Risk of Business Model Obsolescence Due to Competitor Entry, Regulatory Changes and Advances in IT Technology
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 28 of 57 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「We recognise that these risks are unlikely to materialise. To prepare for their materialisation, we are establishing a framework to maintain profitability and financial soundness, with the marketing department monitoring the business environment and the legal department monitoring laws and regulations and future outlooks so that necessary measures can be taken in a timely manner.」
Regarding the risk of business model obsolescence due to competitors, regulatory changes and advances in IT, the company assesses the likelihood of materialisation as low and describes a monitoring and response framework involving the marketing and legal departments. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「If regulatory changes or advances in IT reduce the usefulness of developing our business by leveraging synergies between the magazines and mail-order businesses operated by our group, or if competitors enter the market with innovative information media, products or services that surpass the information, products or services we provide, this could affect the group’s business results and other matters.」
The company identifies regulatory and technological changes that could reduce synergies between its magazine and mail-order businesses, as well as new competitors entering the market, as business environment risks.