Risk of Intensifying Competition from Competitor Entry and Imitation
First written in FY2023. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 31 of 90 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「However, if other companies enter the market in competition through investments that do not take profitability into account, or if competition intensifies as domestic or overseas brands enter the market, these factors may materially affect the business and performance of the Group.」
While describing its business structure as difficult to imitate, the company continues to identify the risks of new competitors entering the market and intensified competition. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「However, if other companies enter the market in competition through investments that do not take profitability into account, or if competition intensifies as domestic or overseas brands enter the market, these factors may materially affect the business and performance of the Group.」
While describing its business structure as difficult to imitate, the company continues to identify the risks of new competitors entering the market and intensified competition. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「However, if other companies enter the market in competition through investments that do not take profitability into account, or if competition intensifies as domestic or overseas brands enter the market, these factors may materially affect the business and performance of the Group.」
While describing its business structure as difficult to imitate, the company continues to identify the risks of new competitors entering the market and intensified competition. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「However, if other companies enter the market in competition through investments that do not take profitability into account, or if competition intensifies as domestic or overseas brands enter the market, these factors may materially affect the business and performance of the Group.」
The company considers its combination of live experiences, digital offerings, SDGs and regional revitalization difficult to imitate, while identifying intensified competition as a risk.