Loss of Trust and Corporate Image Due to Online Rumors
First written in FY2016. 2 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 4 of 28 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2024Reposted as a risk itemAnnual report
「There is a possibility that rumors, including adverse reports, defamation and slander concerning our group, may be circulated via the internet and other channels. Even if such information is untrue, it may undermine confidence in our group and our corporate image, and may affect our group's financial condition and operating results.」
The rumor-related risk, for which no specific disclosure had been identified in the previous year, was explicitly stated again as Item 9 of the business and other risks for the current year. - FY2023DroppedAnnual reportNo specific reference to the risk of damage to confidence and the corporate image from online rumors was identified in the business and other risks for the current year.
- FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「There is a possibility that rumors, including adverse reports, defamation and slander concerning our group, may be circulated via the internet and other channels.」
The risk of damage to confidence and the corporate image from online rumors continues to be disclosed. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「There is a possibility that rumors, including adverse reports, defamation and slander concerning our group, may be circulated via the internet and other channels.」
The risk of damage to confidence and the corporate image from online rumors continues to be disclosed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「There is a possibility that rumors, including adverse reports, defamation and slander concerning our group, may be circulated via the internet and other channels. Even if such information is untrue, it may undermine confidence in our group and our corporate image, and may affect our group's financial condition and operating results.」
Adverse reports and other online rumors, including false information, were identified as risks to confidence and the corporate image.