Political, Regulatory and Social Disruption Risks Associated with International Business Activities
First written in FY2021. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-05-14.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 4 years after the typical company in this theme (2022).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 11 of 19 companies on the "Worse" side.
14 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-05-14WorsenedRevision of earnings forecasts
「Heightened geopolitical risks centered on the Middle East」
The heightened geopolitical risk associated with political and social instability accompanying international business activities is directly mentioned. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In response to this risk, we have designated a department to serve as the company’s contact point and seek to gather and exchange information regularly. If a problem arises in a country where we operate, we work with the designated department to resolve it at an early stage.」
The company has reaffirmed the political, regulatory, and social disruption risks associated with international business activities, together with information gathering and early response by the designated contact department. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「Business operations could be affected by political instability and deteriorating economic conditions in countries where we operate, violations of laws and regulations or administrative guidance, risks relating to labor-management relations and the securing of personnel, and social disruption caused by terrorism, war, disease, or other factors.」
With overseas sales accounting for just over 70% of total sales and the company operating globally, it has newly organized the business operation risks associated with political and economic conditions, laws and regulations, labor-management relations, personnel recruitment, terrorism, war, disease, and other factors.