Damage to stores and other facilities caused by natural disasters and accidents
First written in FY2017. 4 of 8 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2019-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
H2o Retailing moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025, 7 years after the typical company in this theme (2018).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 9 of 17 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In recent years, the frequency of typhoons and torrential rains causing extensive damage has also increased. If typhoons or torrential rains affect employees, buildings, or public transportation, opportunity losses may arise from business suspensions and other disruptions.」
The description of natural-disaster risk was expanded to specifically include, in addition to a Nankai Trough Earthquake and tsunami, the rising frequency of typhoons and torrential rains and opportunity losses from business suspensions. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「For the Group, which operates mainly in Kansai, a Nankai Trough Earthquake is expected to cause not only earthquake damage but also tsunami damage, potentially resulting in extensive loss of life and property.」
The description of natural-disaster risk was expanded beyond earthquakes, floods, and typhoons to specifically include the potential for extensive loss of life and property from a Nankai Trough Earthquake and tsunami. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group has taken measures to prepare for these natural disasters and accidents, including preparing response manuals and taking out property insurance.」
Preparing response manuals for natural disasters and accidents and taking out property insurance were cited as countermeasures. - FY2020-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue was 101.4% of the same period of the previous year, exceeding the previous year partly because there were fewer natural disasters than in the same period of the previous year and because demand before the September consumption tax increase contributed to sales.」
The company states that there were fewer natural disasters during the period than in the same period of the previous year, reducing the relative impact of natural disasters on sales. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Although the Group was affected by natural disasters, including the Northern Osaka Earthquake and the successive landfalls of major typhoons, the department-store business performed strongly and led the Group overall, supported by firm domestic demand and expanding inbound demand. Consolidated revenue exceeded the previous year at ¥700,406 million, or 101.6% of the same period of the previous year. In addition, ¥6,070 million in disaster-related losses and other items associated with earthquakes and typhoons was recorded as extraordinary loss.」
The impact of the Northern Osaka Earthquake and major typhoons continued, and ¥6,070 million in disaster-related losses and other items was recorded as extraordinary loss. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Although sales temporarily declined due to a series of natural disasters, including the Northern Osaka Earthquake in June, the heavy rains in western Japan in July, and the landfall of a major typhoon, the department-store business performed strongly and led the Group overall, supported by firm domestic demand and expanding inbound demand. Consolidated revenue exceeded the previous year at ¥444,408 million, or 102.9% of the same period of the previous year.」
In addition to the Northern Osaka Earthquake, heavy rains in western Japan and major typhoons occurred, expanding the impact of multiple natural disasters to include lower sales and disaster-related losses. - FY2019-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「The Northern Osaka Earthquake that occurred on 18 June 2018 caused all stores in the Kansai region to close that day. Sales then temporarily declined for approximately one week due to weaker consumer sentiment, but began to recover by the end of June.」
The Northern Osaka Earthquake resulted in the closure of stores across the Kansai region, followed by weaker consumer sentiment and a temporary decline in sales. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「If stores or other business facilities are damaged by unforeseen disasters such as earthquakes, floods, typhoons, or fires, the Group's performance may be negatively affected.」
Natural disasters and accidents are identified as risks, and the company also refers to preparing crisis-management manuals and providing employee training.