Uncertainty over the outlook due to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant
First written in FY2022-Q2. 6 of 10 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 103 of 175 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026DroppedAnnual reportThe section on the operating environment and business risks for the consolidated fiscal year contains no explicit reference to uncertainty over the outlook related to COVID-19 or the Omicron variant.
- FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter under review, Japan’s economy showed signs of an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and a gradual recovery in economic activity. However, the outlook remained uncertain amid the prolonged international conflicts and trends toward inflation and monetary tightening in domestic and overseas macroeconomies.」
While indicating the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and signs of economic recovery, the continued uncertainty over the outlook due to international conflicts, inflation and monetary tightening remains described. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter under review, Japan’s economy showed signs of an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and a gradual recovery in economic activity. However, the outlook remained uncertain amid the prolonged Russia-Ukraine situation and trends toward inflation and monetary tightening in domestic and overseas macroeconomies.」
While indicating the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and signs of economic recovery, the continued uncertainty over the outlook due to international conditions, inflation and monetary tightening remains described. - FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year under review, Japan’s economy showed signs of an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and a gradual recovery in economic activity. However, the outlook remained uncertain amid the prolonged Russia-Ukraine situation and trends toward inflation and monetary tightening in domestic and overseas macroeconomies.」
The description has changed from the previous reference to the resurgence and stagnation caused by COVID-19 to a description of the end of the pandemic and a recovery in economic activity. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter under review, Japan’s economy was significantly affected by COVID-19. Although some signs of recovery were observed, the outlook remained uncertain.」
The impact of COVID-19 on the economy and the continued uncertainty over the outlook remain described. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter under review, Japan’s economy was significantly affected by COVID-19. Although some signs of recovery were observed, the outlook remained uncertain due to the spread of infections and the repeated issuance of states of emergency.」
The economic impact of COVID-19 and the continued uncertainty over the outlook remain described. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter under review, Japan’s economy remained clouded by an uncertain outlook, amid a decline or stagnation in domestic economic activity due to the resurgence of COVID-19 infections and unstable international conditions, including the situation in Ukraine.」
The continued uncertainty over the outlook due to the resurgence of COVID-19, stagnation in domestic economic activity and the situation in Ukraine, among other factors, remains described. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year under review, Japan’s economy was significantly affected by COVID-19. Although some signs of recovery were observed, the outlook remained uncertain due to the spread of infections and the repeated issuance of states of emergency.」
The economic impact of COVID-19 and the continued uncertainty over the outlook remain described. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter under review, Japan’s economy remained clouded by an uncertain outlook, amid a decline or stagnation in domestic economic activity due to the resurgence of COVID-19 infections and unstable international conditions, including the situation in Ukraine.」
The description has become more specific, shifting from concerns over the domestic spread of the Omicron variant to a decline and stagnation in economic activity due to the resurgence of COVID-19 infections, with growing instability in international conditions also added. - FY2022-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Although the decline in the number of COVID-19 cases has raised signs of recovery, the outlook remains uncertain, with concerns including the spread of the globally prevalent Omicron variant within Japan.」
The Company cites both signs of recovery resulting from the decline in the number of infections and concerns about the spread of the Omicron variant within Japan.