Risk of being unable to develop attractive products
First written in FY2016. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 2 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In regions where markets are mature, the pace of change in customers' purchasing behavior and preferences is accelerating, making it necessary to quickly identify these changes and propose products that exceed customer expectations and projections.」
The risk of failing to capture changes in purchasing behavior and preferences in mature markets and propose products that exceed expectations has been reaffirmed. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In regions where markets are mature, the pace of change in customers' purchasing behavior and preferences is accelerating, making it necessary to quickly identify these changes and propose products that exceed customer expectations and projections.」
The risk of failing to capture changes in customers' purchasing behavior and preferences and develop products that exceed expectations has been reaffirmed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If the Group fails to adequately anticipate changes in the industry and market and is unable to develop attractive products, this may reduce future growth and profitability and adversely affect its operating results and financial condition.」
The company states that future growth depends on product development incorporating proprietary technologies, new theories, new materials and new functions, and identifies the uncertainty of development as a risk.