Intensifying competition, including from new entrants
First written in FY2017. 2 of 5 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2020-Q3. Latest entry: FY2020.
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- FY2020MaterialisedAnnual report
「The impact of intensified competition from Chinese manufacturers on batteries for consumer applications in Japan and overseas was substantial, resulting in lower revenue for the business as a whole.」
Intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers was reflected in the annual results as lower revenue from batteries for consumer applications. - FY2020-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Revenue from batteries for consumer applications in Japan and overseas declined due to intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers.」
Intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers continues to be reflected in actual results as lower revenue from batteries for consumer applications. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from batteries for consumer applications in Japan and overseas declined due to intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers.」
The company explicitly cited intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers, with the risk of competition, including from new entrants, materializing as lower revenue from batteries for consumer applications. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In the electronics sector, competition has intensified not only among existing competitors but also with new entrants.」
The company continues to disclose intensifying competition from new entrants, in addition to existing competitors, as a risk. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「In the electronics sector, competition has intensified not only among existing competitors but also with new entrants. Even in areas where our group currently has a competitive advantage, we face competition from existing competitors and new entrants, and our group may lose competitiveness or be unable to secure an advantage in future businesses.」
The company identifies intensifying competition from new entrants, in addition to existing competitors, as a risk separate from price competition.