Changes in the Internet Usage Environment and Regulation
First written in FY2017. 11 of 17 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 2 of 16 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2025Updated utilisation metricsAnnual report
「After the number of internet users first exceeded 100 million in 2012, the internet population penetration rate was 85.6% in 2024.」
The internet population penetration rate has been updated from 86.2% in 2023 to 85.6% in 2024, while the risks of impediments to the spread of the internet and the introduction of regulations continue to be stated. - FY2024Updated utilisation metricsAnnual report
「After the number of internet users first exceeded 100 million in 2012, the internet population penetration rate was 86.2% in 2023 (Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “2023 Communications Usage Trend Survey”). However, if the steady development of internet use is impeded by adverse effects accompanying the spread of the internet, the introduction of new regulations governing its use or other unforeseen factors, this could affect the Group’s business results and financial position.」
The internet population penetration rate has been updated from 84.9% in 2022 to 86.2% in 2023, while the risks of impediments to internet use and regulatory changes continue to be stated. - FY2023Updated utilisation metricsAnnual report
「After the number of internet users first exceeded 100 million in 2012, the internet population penetration rate was 84.9% in 2022 (Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “2022 Communications Usage Trend Survey”). However, if the steady development of internet use is impeded by adverse effects accompanying the spread of the internet, the introduction of new regulations governing its use or other unforeseen factors, this could affect the Group’s business results and financial position.」
The internet population penetration rate has been updated from 82.9% in 2021 to 84.9% in 2022, while the risks of impediments to internet use and regulatory changes continue to be stated. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the six months ended 31 August 2023, there were no new business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the three months ended 31 May 2024, there were no new business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2022Updated utilisation metricsAnnual report
「After the number of internet users first exceeded 100 million in 2012, the internet population penetration rate was 82.9% in 2021. However, if the steady development of internet use is impeded by adverse effects accompanying the spread of the internet, the introduction of new regulations governing its use or other unforeseen factors, this could affect the Group’s business results and financial position.」
The internet population penetration rate has been updated from 83.4% in 2020 to 82.9% in 2021, while the risks of impediments to internet use and regulatory changes continue to be stated. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended 30 November 2023, there were no new business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2021Updated utilisation metricsAnnual report
「The internet population penetration rate was 83.4% in 2020. However, if the steady development of internet use is impeded by adverse effects accompanying the spread of the internet, the introduction of new regulations governing its use or other unforeseen factors, this could affect the Group’s business results and financial position.」
The internet population penetration rate of 83.4% has been added, while the risks of impediments to internet use and new regulations continue to be stated. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second-quarter period, there were no new business risks and no material changes in the business risks described in the annual securities report for the preceding fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the six months ended [current first quarter], there was no emergence of new business or other risks, nor any material change in the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third-quarter period, there were no new business risks and no material changes in the business risks described in the annual securities report for the preceding fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second-quarter period, there were no new business risks and no material changes in the business risks described in the annual securities report for the preceding fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the six months ended [current first quarter], there was no emergence of new business or other risks, nor any material change in the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「However, if the steady development of internet use is impeded by adverse effects accompanying the spread of the internet, the introduction of new regulations governing its use or other unforeseen factors, this could affect our business results and financial position.」
The risks of impediments to internet use, new regulations and adverse effects accompanying its spread continue to be stated. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third-quarter period, there were no new business risks and no material changes in the business risks described in the annual securities report for the preceding fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second-quarter period, there were no new business risks and no material changes in the business risks described in the annual securities report for the preceding fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risks, including changes in the internet-use environment and regulations. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「However, if the steady development of internet use is impeded by adverse effects accompanying the spread of the internet, the introduction of new regulations governing its use or other unforeseen factors, this could affect our business results and financial position.」
Against the premise that services are provided via the internet, adverse effects accompanying its spread, new regulations and impediments to the development of internet use are identified as risks.