Compensation Costs and Declining Confidence Due to Product Defects
First written in FY2016. 6 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 11 of 56 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「If a defect or other issue arises in a Group product, the Group may be held liable for damage arising from that defect or issue. Confidence in its products may also decline, potentially adversely affecting its business performance and financial condition.」
Reconfirming the risks of compensation claims, declining confidence in the Group’s products and an adverse impact on business performance due to product defects, as well as its proprietary quality-control standards. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「If a defect or other issue arises in a Group product, the Group may be held liable for damage arising from that defect or issue. Confidence in its products may also decline, potentially adversely affecting its business performance and financial condition.」
Reconfirming the risks of compensation claims, declining confidence in the Group’s products and an adverse impact on business performance due to product defects, together with its proprietary quality-control standards. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「If a defect or other issue arises in a Group product, the Group may be held liable for damage arising from that defect or issue. Confidence in its products may also decline, potentially adversely affecting its business performance and financial condition.」
Reconfirming the risks of compensation claims, declining confidence in the Group’s products and an adverse impact on business performance and financial condition due to product defects. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「If a defect or other issue arises in a Group product, the Group may be held liable for damage arising from that defect or issue. Confidence in its products may also decline, potentially adversely affecting its business performance and financial condition.」
Reconfirming the risks of compensation claims, declining confidence in the Group’s products and an adverse impact on business performance due to product defects. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If the Group is subject to claims for damages due to a major product defect, it may incur substantial compensation costs. In addition, confidence in its products could be seriously undermined, potentially adversely affecting its business performance and financial condition.」
Reconfirming the risks of compensation costs and declining confidence in the Group’s products due to product defects. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If the Group is subject to claims for damages due to a major product defect, it may incur substantial compensation costs. In addition, confidence in its products could be seriously undermined, potentially adversely affecting its business performance and financial condition.」
Reiterating the risks of compensation costs and declining confidence in the Group’s products due to product defects, together with references to its quality-control standards and product liability insurance. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If the Group is subject to claims for damages due to a major product defect, it may incur substantial compensation costs. In addition, confidence in its products could be seriously undermined, potentially adversely affecting its business performance and financial condition.」
Refers to the Group’s proprietary quality-control standards and product liability insurance, and indicates the potential compensation costs and impact on product confidence in the event of a major defect.