Uncertainty Surrounding the Outlook Due to COVID-19 and Its Variants
First written in FY2022-Q3. 7 of 10 entries say "Softened", first in FY2023-Q1. Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 103 of 175 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, Japan's economy saw a gradual recovery in personal consumption amid improving employment and income conditions following the transition of COVID-19 to Category 5, supported in part by the effects of various policies. However, some stalling has been observed in the consumption trend index.」
Regarding COVID-19, the company describes the normalization of the economy and recovery in personal consumption following the transition to Category 5, further reducing its reference to uncertainty caused by the pandemic itself. - FY2024-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, Japan's economy was moving toward normalized economic activity as restrictions related to COVID-19 were eased, and a gradual economic recovery was progressing. However, the outlook remained uncertain, with rapid yen depreciation and higher prices posing concerns about adverse effects on the economy.」
Regarding COVID-19, the company describes the easing of restrictions and normalization of economic activity, further reducing its reference to uncertainty caused by the pandemic. At the same time, uncertainty due to yen depreciation and higher prices remains. - FY2024-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, Japan's economy saw progress toward normalized economic activity following the transition of COVID-19 to Category 5 under the Infectious Diseases Control Law, with signs of a recovery in inbound tourism and personal consumption.」
Regarding COVID-19, the company describes the normalization of economic activity following the transition to Category 5 and a recovery in inbound tourism and personal consumption, further reducing its reference to uncertainty about the outlook caused by the pandemic. - FY2024-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, Japan's economy was showing signs of recovery in personal consumption as various restrictions related to COVID-19 were eased, and a gradual economic recovery was expected. However, the outlook remained uncertain due to factors including soaring raw material and resource prices.」
Regarding COVID-19, the company describes the easing of various restrictions and a recovery in personal consumption, further reducing its reference to uncertainty caused by the pandemic. At the same time, uncertainty due to soaring raw material and resource prices remains. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Within our group as well, if customers' business activities stagnate or unexpected changes occur in economic or social behavior, this could affect our group's operating results and financial position.」
Even after restrictions were eased, stagnation in customers' business activities and the impact of unexpected behavioral changes remain identified as risks. - FY2023-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, Japan's economy showed signs of a gradual recovery as restrictions on activities related to COVID-19 were eased and various policies took effect. However, the outlook remained uncertain due to factors including inflation caused by yen depreciation and soaring resource prices.」
Regarding COVID-19, the company describes the easing of restrictions and a recovery in economic conditions, further reducing its reference to uncertainty caused by the pandemic. - FY2023-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, Japan's economy showed a gradual recovery as restrictions on activities related to COVID-19 were eased, but financial market instability continued, including accelerating raw material price increases and yen depreciation, leaving the outlook uncertain.」
Regarding COVID-19, the company describes the easing of restrictions and a gradual recovery, indicating a less severe impact than before. At the same time, it identifies other factors contributing to uncertainty, including higher raw material prices and yen depreciation. - FY2023-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, Japan's economy showed signs of moving toward normalization as restrictions on activities related to COVID-19 were eased, but the outlook for economic conditions remained uncertain due to factors including the situation in Ukraine.」
Regarding COVID-19, the company describes the easing of restrictions and movement toward normalized economic activity, indicating a less severe impact than before, while uncertainty related to the situation in Ukraine continues. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「During the current fiscal year, Japan's economy remained uncertain, with the impact of COVID-19 continuing and the outlook for economic conditions affected by factors including the situation in Ukraine.」
The company states that the impact of COVID-19 continues and adds the situation in Ukraine as another factor contributing to uncertainty about the outlook. - FY2022-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Although we expected the impact of COVID-19 to subside and the economy to enter a recovery trend, the emergence of new variants has left the outlook uncertain.」
The company identifies the impact of COVID-19 and the emergence of new variants as factors contributing to economic uncertainty.