Risk of Product Obsolescence Due to Technological Innovation and Changing Market Needs
First written in FY2023. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 95 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「If we are unable to respond appropriately to these changes, the existing products and services of the group may rapidly become obsolete and lose their competitive advantage」
The risk of product obsolescence due to an inadequate response to rapid technological advances and changes in market needs continues to be disclosed. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「If we are unable to respond appropriately to these changes, the existing products and services of the group may rapidly become obsolete and lose their competitive advantage, potentially affecting the group’s operating results and financial condition.」
The risk of product obsolescence if the company cannot respond to rapid technological advances and changes in market needs continues to be disclosed. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「We are continually required to respond promptly to rapid technological advances and the resulting changes in market needs. If we are unable to respond appropriately to these changes, the existing products and services of the group may rapidly become obsolete and lose their competitive advantage.」
The risk that existing products could become obsolete and lose their competitive advantage if the company cannot respond to rapid technological advances and changes in market needs was explicitly identified as a key risk.