Damages and Compensation Risks Arising from Quality Issues and Delivery Delays
First written in FY2018. 2 of 4 entries say "Materialised", first in 2026-03-11. Latest entry: FY2026.
Mitsui High-tec moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 2 years after the typical company in this theme (2024).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「Product warranty losses were recorded because quality defects were identified in the semiconductor assembly process at a customer for some products manufactured and sold by the company, resulting in compensation losses related to those defects.」
Actual product quality defects were identified, and product warranty losses of ¥425 million were recorded. - 2026-03-11MaterialisedRevision of earnings forecasts
「Product warranty losses were recorded because quality defects were identified in the semiconductor assembly process at a customer for some products manufactured and sold by the company, resulting in compensation losses related to those defects.」
The company recorded compensation losses related to quality defects, indicating that quality and product liability risks had materialized. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「We are taking measures such as holding quality review meetings attended by senior management to identify and eliminate potential quality issues at the earliest possible stage.」
In response to quality-related risks, the company explicitly describes preventive measures through quality review meetings attended by senior management. It also holds meetings coordinating manufacturing and sales operations concerning delivery delays. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The Group is making every effort to ensure the quality required by its customers. However, it could be held liable for losses arising from defects in products it supplies and may incur substantial liability for damages.」
The company describes potential liability for damages caused by product defects and the possibility of delivery delays arising from materials procurement, production control, design, and other factors.