Risk of damages claims due to product defects
First written in FY2017. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
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- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「The Group primarily sells products and manufactured goods from reliable manufacturers, but there is no guarantee that all products and manufactured goods are free of defects or that no claims for damages or other claims arising from defects in products and manufactured goods will be made by customers in the future.」
The risk of claims for damages arising from product and manufactured-goods defects has been reaffirmed. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Group primarily sells products and manufactured goods from reliable manufacturers, but there is no guarantee that all products and manufactured goods are free of defects or that no claims for damages or other claims arising from defects in products and manufactured goods will be made by customers in the future.」
The risk of claims for damages arising from product and manufactured-goods defects is reiterated. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Group primarily sells products and manufactured goods from reliable manufacturers, but there is no guarantee that all products and manufactured goods are free of defects or that no claims for damages or other claims arising from defects in products and manufactured goods will be made by customers in the future. If such a claim is made, it could have a significant impact on the Group's financial condition and results of operations.」
The risk of claims for damages arising from product and manufactured-goods defects is reiterated. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「There is no guarantee that all products and manufactured goods are free of defects or that no claims for damages or other claims arising from defects in products and manufactured goods will be made by customers in the future. If such a claim is made, it could have a significant impact on the company's financial condition and results of operations.」
The risk of defects in products and manufactured goods sold and resulting claims for damages was first listed as an independent risk item in FY2017.