Change in the Method for Obtaining Page Views and Use of Estimates
First written in FY2023. 1 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
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- FY2025DroppedAnnual reportThe current fiscal year's PV disclosure does not include the previously stated change back to the prior measurement criteria or the planned introduction of a more precise measurement method.
- FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although the measurement criteria were changed in the previous fiscal year in connection with an update to the PV measurement tool, because the method used to obtain app PVs includes estimates based on assumptions, the criteria have been changed back to those used before that change from the first quarter accounting period. Because these criteria are a conservative method that understates actual user activity, a more precise measurement method is scheduled to be introduced in the future.」
It reiterates that, following the change in measurement criteria in the previous fiscal year, the criteria were reverted to those used previously from the first quarter accounting period, and that a more precise measurement method is scheduled to be introduced in the future. - FY2024-Q1Further change and refinement of measurement criteriaAnnual report
「Although the measurement criteria were changed in the previous fiscal year in connection with an update to the PV measurement tool, because the method used to obtain app PVs includes estimates based on assumptions, the criteria have been changed back to those used before that change from the cumulative first quarter. Because these criteria are a conservative method that understates actual user activity, a more precise measurement method is scheduled to be introduced in the future.」
The measurement criteria changed in the previous fiscal year were reverted to the prior criteria, and the use of a conservative measurement method was explained. The planned introduction of a more precise measurement method was also disclosed. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「The method for measuring PVs has been changed since the fiscal year ended February 2023.」
It discloses that the method for measuring PVs was changed from the fiscal year ended February 2023 and that the PVs for the current period include estimates based on assumptions.