Risk of Failing to Open Business Locations Due to Site Acquisition, Local Government Solicitations and Competition
First written in FY2022. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 6 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「If suitable sites meeting the Group's facility-opening criteria cannot be secured, the inability to proceed with new facility openings could affect the Group's performance.」
The company reconfirms the risk of facility openings being hindered by site availability, calls for proposals from local governments and competition. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「When opening facilities, the Group conducts detailed marketing and makes decisions after thoroughly evaluating profitability. However, if suitable sites meeting the Group's facility-opening criteria cannot be secured, the inability to proceed with new facility openings could affect the Group's performance.」
The company reiterates the risk of facility openings being hindered by site availability and calls for proposals from local governments, together with its response through marketing and profitability assessments. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「If suitable sites meeting the Group's facility-opening criteria cannot be secured, the inability to proceed with new facility openings could affect the Group's performance. In addition, because new nursery schools are opened in response to calls for proposals from local governments, a decline in demand, such as a reduction in the number of children on waiting lists, could reduce the number of such calls. If this creates a significant gap between the Group's facility-opening plan and actual openings, the Group's performance could be affected.」
The company identifies securing sites, calls for proposals from local governments and competition with other companies in the same industry as risks that could hinder plans to open pharmacies, care facilities and nursery schools.