Preventing Recurrence through Stronger Internal Controls and Rigorous Compliance after Improper Conduct
First written in FY2018-Q1. 1 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: FY2023-Q3.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Following the investigation by the investigative committee, we will promptly disclose the facts that have come to light and make every effort to implement fundamental measures to prevent recurrence and restore trust.」
The policy of conducting and publishing a fact-finding investigation by an external investigative committee and pursuing fundamental measures to prevent recurrence remains in place. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company takes this matter extremely seriously and, as of 1 September 2022, established an external investigation committee composed of outside experts and commissioned it to conduct an objective and thorough investigation and make recommendations on measures to prevent recurrence. The company will promptly disclose the facts identified through the committee's investigation and is fully committed to fundamental measures to prevent recurrence and restore trust.」
The response to improper conduct has taken concrete form, moving from a general policy of strengthening internal controls and compliance to establishing an investigation committee of external experts, publishing the facts and implementing fundamental measures to prevent recurrence. - FY2018-Q1First statedAnnual report
「We take this situation seriously and will strengthen our internal control systems, enforce compliance, and work to prevent recurrence.」
Following improper conduct under a repair contract with the Ministry of Defense and the resulting suspension from bidding, the company first explicitly stated its plans to strengthen internal controls, enforce compliance, and prevent recurrence.