Intensifying Competition in the Smartphone App Market
First written in FY2019. 6 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023-Q3.
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- FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, there were no new businesses or other developments, nor any material changes to the business or other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there have been no material changes regarding the risk of intensifying competition in the smartphone app market. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, there were no new businesses or other developments, nor any material changes to the business or other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there have been no material changes regarding the risk of intensifying competition in the smartphone app market. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, there were no new businesses or other developments, nor any material changes to the business or other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there have been no material changes regarding the risk of intensifying competition in the smartphone app market. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The manga app market has continued to expand, but barriers to entry arising from laws, regulations, patents and other factors are low, and the market is exposed to intense competition. The entry of additional competitors is also expected, and market growth may slow.」
Intensifying competition from existing companies and new market entrants in the manga app market continues to be identified as a risk. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The manga app market has continued to expand, but barriers to entry arising from laws, regulations, patents and other factors are low, and the market is exposed to intense competition. The entry of additional competitors is also expected, and market growth may slow.」
Intensifying competition from existing companies and new market entrants in the manga app market is reiterated as a risk. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, there were no new businesses or other developments, nor any material changes to the business or other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It explicitly states that there have been no material changes regarding the risk of intensifying competition in the smartphone app market. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「However, intensifying competition from companies that, like the Company, provide services such as apps over the internet and on smartphones, as well as from new market entrants, may affect the Company's business and operating results.」
Intensifying competition from existing companies and new market entrants is presented independently for the first time as a risk to the Smartphone APP business.