Delays in Procuring Mask Blanks, Quantity Shortages and Cost Increases
First written in FY2018. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 35 of 55 companies on the "Worse" side.
12 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has entered into contracts with multiple suppliers and seeks to maintain stable procurement. However, sharp market fluctuations or changes in transaction volumes or procurement prices could delay the procurement of materials, cause quantity shortages or increase procurement costs, which could affect the Group’s financial results.」
The risks of delays, shortages and cost increases in mask blank procurement continue to be disclosed. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has entered into contracts with multiple suppliers and seeks to maintain stable procurement. However, sharp market fluctuations or changes in transaction volumes or procurement prices could delay the procurement of materials, cause quantity shortages or increase procurement costs, which could affect the Group’s financial results.」
The risks of delays, shortages and cost increases in mask blank procurement continue to be disclosed. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The Group has entered into contracts with multiple suppliers and seeks to maintain stable procurement. However, sharp market fluctuations or changes in transaction volumes or procurement prices could delay the procurement of materials, cause quantity shortages or increase procurement costs, which could affect the Group’s financial results.」
For mask blanks made from synthetic quartz, the Group uses multiple suppliers while identifying procurement delays, shortages and cost increases as risks.