Risks Related to Domestic and Overseas Legal and Regulatory Changes and Litigation
First written in FY2021. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Okamoto Industries moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 22 of 71 companies on the "Worse" side.
14 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In particular, with respect to labour matters, if compliance issues arise involving excessive working hours, workplace harassment or imbalances in employment arrangements, there is a risk of administrative guidance or legal action, as well as the possibility of lower employee motivation and retention.」
In addition to the existing risks from changes in laws and regulations and litigation, specific labour compliance risks involving excessive working hours, harassment and imbalances in employment arrangements have been added. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Unexpected changes to laws or regulations in Japan or overseas, as well as new laws or regulations, may affect the business, financial position and operating results of the Group in the future. In addition, if significant litigation or other legal proceedings are brought in connection with the Group's domestic or overseas business activities, they may affect the Group's business, financial position and operating results.」
The potential impact of changes to domestic and overseas laws and regulations and significant litigation continues to be described. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Unexpected changes to laws or regulations in Japan or overseas, as well as new laws or regulations, may affect the business, financial position and operating results of the Group in the future. In addition, if significant litigation or other legal proceedings are brought in connection with the Group's domestic or overseas business activities, they may affect the Group's business, financial position and operating results.」
The potential impact of changes to domestic and overseas laws and regulations and significant litigation continues to be described as a key risk. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「Unexpected changes to laws or regulations in Japan or overseas, as well as new laws or regulations, may affect the business, financial position and operating results of the Group in the future. In addition, if significant litigation or other legal proceedings are brought in connection with the Group's domestic or overseas business activities, they may affect the Group's business, financial position and operating results.」
Unexpected changes to domestic or overseas laws and regulations, new regulations, and significant litigation are described as independent risks that could affect the business, financial position and operating results.