Risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner
First written in FY2016. 17 of 22 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Mipox moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 4 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In the hard-disk business, there is a risk of changes in trends for storage media, such as a shift to NAND/SSD, and changes in the materials used when a new recording method is introduced. In the advanced contract polishing business and precision processing demand related to generative AI, ever higher quality is required, and technological innovation may lead to the emergence of new competitors.」
It specifies technological innovation risks through shifts to NAND and SSD, changes in materials resulting from new recording methods, demands for higher quality in precision processing related to generative AI, and the emergence of new competitors. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「In the advanced contract polishing business, ever higher quality is required, and technological innovation may lead to the emergence of new competitors. The Company closely monitors technological innovation trends, including the external environment, but if its in-house development schedule is significantly delayed, competitors may enter the market.」
It continues to identify competitive risks arising from technological innovation, new competitors, demands for higher quality, and delays in the in-house development schedule. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In the advanced contract polishing business, ever higher quality is required, and technological innovation may lead to the emergence of new competitors. The Company closely monitors technological innovation trends, including the external environment, but if its in-house development schedule is significantly delayed, competitors may enter the market.」
It continues to identify competitive risks arising from technological innovation, new competitors, demands for higher quality, and delays in the in-house development schedule. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative consolidated third quarter under review, there was no occurrence of new business or other risks, and no material changes to the business or other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2022Specification of technological innovation and development delay risksAnnual report
「Technological innovation is also advancing rapidly. In the hard-disk business handled by the Company, there is a risk that the materials used may change when a new recording method is introduced. In the advanced contract polishing business, ever higher quality is required, and technological innovation may lead to the emergence of new competitors.」
It specifies the risk of new technologies replacing existing technologies through changes in hard-disk recording methods, the entry of competitors into contract polishing, and demands for higher quality. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company conducts research and development under joint research agreements with public research institutions and universities, and announced the new Crystal Dislocation Rapid Observation System, “XS-1 Sirius,” in September 2020. Sales of the system and observation services using it began in October 2020.」
The Company announced XS-1 Sirius through joint research with public research institutions and universities and began selling the system and providing observation services in October 2020. This demonstrates measures taken against the risk of delays in providing new products and technologies. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「Regarding these risks, the Group is promoting the development of new products together with customers, with each member of the sales and development divisions considering what added value they can provide to customers and whether they can deliver the products customers need in a timely manner. In addition to conducting its own research and development, the Group is also actively pursuing collaboration with universities and research institutions in various fields.」
As measures against the risk of delays in providing new products and technologies, it explicitly identifies development conducted together with customers and collaboration with universities and research institutions. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended ..., there were no new business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It concludes that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「There is no guarantee that the Group will accurately anticipate new technologies and consistently provide new products and technologies in a timely manner.」
It continues to describe the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It concludes that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「There is no guarantee that the Group will accurately anticipate new technologies and consistently provide new products and technologies in a timely manner.」
It continues to describe the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative consolidated third quarter under review, there was no occurrence of new business or other risks, and no material changes to the business or other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It concludes that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It concludes that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative consolidated third quarter under review, there was no occurrence of new business or other risks, and no material changes to the business or other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It concludes that there has been no new occurrence or material change in the risk of being unable to provide new products and technologies in a timely manner. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「There is no guarantee that the Group will accurately anticipate new technologies and consistently provide new products and technologies in a timely manner.」
Risk of lower growth and profitability if the Group is slow to respond to technological changes or unable to develop products that meet customer needs.