Risk of Technological Advances, Substitute Technologies and Changes in Technical Standards
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
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- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「If unexpectedly rapid technological advances, the emergence of substitute technologies or products, changes in technology standards, or other events occur, it may become difficult to respond, potentially affecting business performance.」
Continued to describe the risk of difficulties responding to technological advances, substitute technologies and products, and changes in technology standards. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If unexpectedly rapid technological advances, the emergence of substitute technologies or products, changes in technology standards, or other events occur within the Group, it may become difficult to respond, potentially affecting business performance.」
Continued to describe the risk of difficulties responding to technological advances, substitute technologies and products, and changes in technology standards. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「However, if unexpectedly rapid technological advances, the emergence of substitute technologies or products, changes in technology standards, or other events occur within the Group, it may become difficult to respond, potentially affecting business performance.」
Continued to describe risks relating to rapid technological advances, substitute technologies and products, and changes in technology standards. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If unexpectedly rapid technological advances, the emergence of substitute technologies or products, changes in technology standards, or other events occur within the Group, it may become difficult to respond, potentially affecting business performance.」
Described as a risk relating to the technologies held by the Group.