Risk of reputational damage and loss of social credibility
First written in FY2023. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 3 of 26 companies on the "Worse" side.
67 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「If malicious rumors about the Group arise and spread through media reports or online posts, or if fraud or fraudulent conduct occurs using the Group’s corporate name or similar identifiers, the Group’s social credibility may be damaged, regardless of whether the rumors are factually accurate, potentially affecting its business and performance.」
Continues the risk of reputational damage and loss of social credibility caused by malicious rumors. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「If malicious rumors about the Company arise and spread through media reports or online posts, or if fraud or fraudulent conduct occurs using the Company’s corporate name or similar identifiers, the Company’s social credibility may be damaged, regardless of whether the rumors are factually accurate, potentially affecting its business and performance.」
Countermeasures include improving service quality and monitoring online rumors.