Decline in competitiveness due to failure in new technology development
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 14 of 29 companies on the "Worse" side.
74 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Differentiating the Group from competitors in technologies related to sound, music, networks and devices is essential to its development and growth. However, if this differentiation is not pursued appropriately based on accurate forecasts of future market needs,」
The risk of declining competitiveness if technological differentiation does not meet market needs continues to be identified. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Differentiating the Group from competitors through technologies related to sound, music, networks and devices is essential to its development and growth. If these technologies are not developed appropriately based on accurate forecasts of future market needs,」
The risk of declining competitiveness if technology development does not meet market needs has been reiterated. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Differentiating the Group from competitors through technologies related to sound, music, networks and devices is essential to its development and growth. If these technologies are not developed appropriately based on accurate forecasts of future market needs,」
The risk of declining competitiveness if technology development does not meet market needs has been reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Differentiating the Group from competitors through technologies related to sound, music, networks and devices is essential to its development and growth. If these technologies are not developed appropriately based on accurate forecasts of future market needs, the musical instrument business may face such problems as declining product added value, intensified price competition and an inability to generate new demand. In the audio equipment, electronic components and other businesses, the continued operation of the businesses themselves could become difficult.」
Technology is positioned as an essential element of growth.