Changes in Consumer Needs and Uncertainty over Product Development Outcomes
First written in FY2019. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 6 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「To meet consumer needs, our group continuously improves its products in line with changes in consumer needs, including by broadly collecting customer feedback received through its call center. However, by its nature, product development involves uncertainty arising from various factors, and if the intended results are not achieved, this could adversely affect our group's financial position and operating performance.」
In addition to collecting customer feedback and improving products accordingly, the group continues to identify uncertainty surrounding product development outcomes as a risk. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「The extent to which the development and cultivation of new brands and products, as well as marketing activities, meet consumer needs has a significant impact on our sales and profits. However, by its nature, product development involves uncertainty arising from various factors, and if the intended results are not achieved, this could adversely affect our financial position and operating performance.」
The company identifies the fit with customer needs and the success or failure of new product development as risks affecting sales and profits.