Revenue and Contractual Risks Associated with the Use of Third-Party IP
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 2 of 14 companies on the "Worse" side.
19 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group develops original titles and creates its own IP in an effort to limit the impact of these risks if they materialize.」
The company reconfirms the risks of differences in policy regarding third-party IP, changes to or termination of contracts, and the inability to use the IP, and cites the development of original titles and creation of its own IP as measures to limit the impact. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If the contract terms change substantially at the time of renewal, this may affect the Group's business and performance.」
The company reconfirms the risks associated with underperformance of third-party IP, differences in policy, and changes to or termination of contractual terms. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If the contract terms change substantially at the time of renewal, this may affect the Group's business and performance.」
The company reconfirms the risks associated with underperformance of third-party IP, differences in policy, and changes to or termination of contractual terms. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If the IP becomes unavailable for direct or indirect use due to an unexpected change in or termination of the contractual terms between the contracting counterparty and the IP owner, this may affect the Group's business and performance.」
The company cites underperformance of IP-based titles, inability to introduce prominent characters, differences in policy, and the inability to use the IP following contract renewals or terminations.