Product Obsolescence Due to Technological Advances
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 28 of 57 companies on the "Worse" side.
68 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「If competitors develop technologies superior to those of the group, the group's technologies may become obsolete. Significant research and development expenses may also be incurred to respond promptly to these circumstances.」
The risk of obsolescence due to new and competing technologies and increased research and development expenses in response continues. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「If competitors develop technologies superior to those of the group, the group's technologies may become obsolete. Significant research and development expenses may also be incurred to respond promptly to these circumstances.」
The group continues to disclose the possibility of product obsolescence due to competing and new technologies, and increased research and development expenses in response. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「If competitors develop technologies superior to those of the group, the group's technologies may become obsolete. Significant research and development expenses may also be incurred to respond promptly to these circumstances.」
The group continues to disclose the possibility of obsolescence due to technological advances and competing technologies, and increased research and development expenses in response. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Significant research and development expenses may also be incurred to respond promptly to these circumstances.」
The group continues to disclose the risk of obsolescence due to new and competing technologies, as well as the possibility of increased research and development expenses in response. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If the business environment changes rapidly because of the development and spread of new technologies not anticipated by the group, it may not always be able to respond promptly. In addition, if competitors develop technologies superior to those of the group, the group's technologies may become obsolete.」
The group continues to disclose the risk of product obsolescence due to technological advances and competing technologies. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If the business environment changes rapidly because of the development and spread of new technologies not anticipated by the company, it may not always be able to respond promptly. In addition, if competitors develop technologies superior to those of the company, the company's technology may become obsolete.」
The company discloses the risk that existing technologies may become obsolete due to technological advances and competing technologies.