Quality, product-liability and antitrust risks for advanced products
First written in FY2016. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Japan Display moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 3 years after the typical company in this theme (2023).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 12 of 70 companies on the "Worse" side.
21 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「A quality issue has occurred at a customer involving an automobile incorporating one of the specific products supplied by the company.」
Regarding quality and product liability risks, the company stated that quality problems could arise in vehicles incorporating delivered products and that it might bear part of the costs of responding to customers. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If quality problems occur after products are shipped, substantial costs may be required for product recalls, repairs and design changes, as well as the deployment of human resources such as engineers.」
The company reiterated risks relating to quality issues involving advanced products, product liability, and litigation and competition-law proceedings in various countries. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If a quality issue arises after a product has been shipped, substantial costs may be required for product recalls and repairs, design changes and other measures, as well as the deployment of human resources such as engineers.」
The risks of quality issues involving advanced products, product liability, and investigations and litigation under competition law were reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If a quality issue arises after products have been shipped, substantial costs may be incurred for product recalls, repairs and design changes, among other measures, and engineers and other human resources may need to be deployed. This could also adversely affect relationships with customers and confidence in our Group.」
In addition to recalls, repairs and litigation related to product defects and deficiencies, the company explained the possibility of competition law investigations and litigation in various countries, as well as fines and damages.