Risks from an Uncertain Business Environment and Maintaining Competitive Advantage
First written in FY2020-Q3. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2022.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 31 of 91 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「As the UI/UX design market in which our group operates expands, more competitors are entering the market, and we recognise that a certain level of competition exists.」
The risks of increased competition following the expansion of the UI/UX design market, including competition for projects and talent, continue to be described. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In today’s rapidly changing business environment, there is now no guarantee that even leading companies in their respective industries will continue to protect the areas they have already secured.」
The possibility of being unable to maintain competitive advantages in a rapidly changing environment continues to be described. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「The market environment is becoming one in which it is possible to imitate precedent UI/UX designs and produce designs at low cost, and providers that undertake app design development at low prices also exist. In addition, some companies with greater financial resources than our group are entering the design business or strengthening their existing design businesses.」
The possibility of intensified competition for pricing and talent is described, with specific reference to low-price providers and entrants with substantial financial resources. - FY2020-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In today’s rapidly changing and uncertain business environment, there is now no guarantee that even companies leading their respective industries will continue to protect the areas they have already secured.」
The possibility of being unable to maintain existing areas of business is identified as a competitive risk.