Risk of large-scale disasters arising from the concentration of domestic production sites
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Shibaura Mechatronics moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 5 years after the typical company in this theme (2021).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 21 of 75 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「If a major disaster occurs in these areas, equipment could be damaged and logistics functions disrupted, potentially materially affecting production capacity through the suspension of operations at manufacturing sites. In addition, if the spread of an infectious disease in the future disrupts manufacturing, procurement of parts and materials, sales or other business activities, it could affect operating results and financial condition.」
In addition to the existing risks associated with the concentration of domestic sites and major disasters, the Group explicitly identified the potential impact of an infectious disease outbreak on manufacturing, procurement and sales. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Group’s domestic production sites are located in Kanagawa Prefecture and the Obama area of Fukui Prefecture. If a major disaster occurs in these areas, production capacity could be materially affected by damage to production facilities, disruptions to logistics and other consequences, including the suspension of operations at production sites.」
The concentration of domestic production sites in Kanagawa Prefecture and the Obama area of Fukui Prefecture, and the risk of operational suspensions caused by major disasters, continue to be disclosed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group’s domestic production sites are located in Kanagawa Prefecture and the Obama area of Fukui Prefecture. If a major disaster occurs in these areas, production capacity could be materially affected by damage to production facilities, disruptions to logistics and other consequences, including the suspension of operations at production sites.」
The Group identifies the suspension of operations in the event of a disaster, given that its domestic production sites are located in Kanagawa Prefecture and the Obama area of Fukui Prefecture.