Difficulty recovering development costs due to the used software market and illegal copying
First written in FY2017. 13 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in 2026-04-27. Latest entry: 2026-10-27.
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- FY2020DroppedAnnual reportThe FY2020 annual securities report contains no identifiable standalone disclosure concerning the used software market or the proliferation of pirated products in Asia.
- FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「Used software currently accounts for approximately one-quarter of the market. In addition, the proliferation of pirated products in the Asian market has become commonplace. As a result, recovering development costs has become more difficult, and depending on developments in this market, the Group's operating results and financial position may be adversely affected.」
In addition to the situation in which used software accounts for approximately one-quarter of the market, the continued proliferation of pirated products in Asia was described as having become commonplace, and the risk to recovering development costs continued to be disclosed. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Used software currently accounts for approximately one-quarter of the market. In addition, the proliferation of pirated products in Asian markets is becoming increasingly serious. As a result, recovering development costs is gradually becoming more difficult, and developments in these markets could adversely affect the group's performance and financial position.」
The fact that used software accounts for approximately one-quarter of the market and that the proliferation of pirated products in Asia has become increasingly serious, together with the impact on recovering development costs, was newly established as a single risk.