Risk of expanding service businesses such as rental and calibration
First written in FY2020. 2 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 6 of 14 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Construction of a new rental and calibration center is under way, targeting completion in November 2026. Its total floor area will be 3.3 times that of the existing center, and the company plans to expand into other service areas, including inspection and repair.」
In response to the service business's name-recognition and upfront-investment risks, the company specified the construction of a new center and expansion into additional service areas. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company stated that there had been no material changes regarding the risks associated with expanding service businesses, including rental and calibration services. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended 30 June, there were no new risks that management recognizes as having the potential to materially affect the financial position, operating results or cash flows of the consolidated companies, and no material changes to the business risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company stated that there had been no material changes regarding the risks associated with expanding service businesses, including rental and calibration services. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「To avoid such circumstances, our group is using the customer base developed through the sale of scientific instruments to improve convenience by offering one-stop access to services alongside product sales, while also working to shorten delivery times and strengthen price competitiveness.」
In response to the service business's risks relating to name recognition, competition and recovery of upfront investment, the company cited its existing customer base, one-stop service model, shorter delivery times, price competitiveness and management of rental-item turnover. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「The business may fail to expand as expected due to limited name recognition in the service sector and competition from existing service providers. In addition, expanding the service business requires upfront investment, including the purchase of rental items and calibration equipment.」
For the service business, the company disclosed for the first time as a separate item the risks of failing to achieve expansion due to limited name recognition and competition, as well as delays in recovering upfront investment in rental items and calibration equipment.