Slowing Innovation in Photomask Technology and Market Maturation
First written in FY2021-Q1. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
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- FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「However, in light of improvements in equipment performance and the flat-panel display market's progress in achieving higher resolution and greater functionality, we determined during the current fiscal year that the pace of technological innovation will moderate going forward.」
We continue to confirm that the photomask market is maturing and technological innovation is slowing, based on improvements in equipment performance and the achievement of a certain level of higher resolution and greater functionality. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In consideration of the slowing pace of technological innovation in photomasks and the maturation of the market, the group plans to make stable, regular replacement investments to maintain its equipment and expects to use it stably going forward,」
The assumptions for capital expenditures and depreciation methods continue to cite slowing innovation in photomasks and market maturation. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In consideration of the slowing pace of technological innovation in photomasks and the maturation of the market,」
The slowdown in photomask technological innovation and the maturation of the market continue to be cited as reasons for changing the depreciation method for machinery and equipment to the straight-line method. - FY2021-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In consideration of the slowing pace of technological innovation in photomasks and the maturation of the market,」
The slowdown in photomask technological innovation and the maturation of the market were explicitly stated for the first time as premises for examining the actual use of machinery and equipment and the depreciation method.