Risks of business etc.

The following are matters that may have a significant impact on the Group's business results, financial position, and investors' decisions. Please note that matters regarding the future in this text are based on judgments made by our group at this time.

  1. Risks related to changes in the business environment
    Our group's operating results, cash flow status, and financial condition (hereinafter referred to as "operating results, etc." ) may vary significantly.
  2. System development risk
    Many of the systems that our group delivers to our customers are their important core systems, and in the unlikely event that a major system malfunction occurs, additional costs for improvements and compensation for damages may be incurred. Our group's business results may deteriorate. In addition, our group is working to strengthen project management across the group, but if there is a deviation from the estimate or a delay in delivery due to the occurrence of an unexpected situation, costs may significantly exceed our expectations. The group's business results may deteriorate.
  3. Risks related to technological innovation
    In order to respond to rapid technological innovation in the IT field, the Group is working to strengthen the functionality of the services and products it provides, as well as focusing on product research and research and development activities for new businesses. If technological innovation advances and we are unable to take appropriate measures, the Group's business results may deteriorate.
  4. Information security risks
    Our group is focusing on preventing information leaks, etc. by developing information security rules, conducting regular training, and implementing technical measures, including countermeasures against cyber attacks, on a company-wide basis. Nevertheless, in the event of a leak of personal or confidential information, the Group's business results may deteriorate due to compensation for damages and loss of trust in the Group.
  5. Regarding relationships with specific business partners
    Our company has entered into an agreement with SAP Japan Co., Ltd. regarding the provision of SAP products and services, and has maintained a stable business relationship with the company. However, if there is a major change in the company's market appeal. There is a possibility that the Group's business results will deteriorate.
  6. Risks related to securing human resources
    The Group's business is significantly affected by the availability of diverse human resources with technical capabilities and expertise. We are focusing on securing talented human resources by proactively recruiting, developing human resources, promoting work style reforms, and strengthening collaboration with partner companies to which we outsource some of our work, but these efforts are not as expected. If progress is not made, or if competition to acquire IT personnel becomes more intense than expected amid rising demand for IT personnel, the Group's business results may deteriorate.
  7. Investment risks
    In order to achieve sustainable growth for our group, we are actively investing in the development of software and services, as well as investing in and investing in other companies with the aim of establishing affiliated companies and strengthening collaborative relationships. We conduct business operations after carefully considering investment effects and risks, and confirm and review business plans. If the corporate value of the Group declines, the Group's business results may deteriorate.
  8. Risks caused by large-scale disasters, etc.
    We are working to strengthen the business continuity of our group, but in the event that many of our group's employees and employees of partner companies are affected or become infected due to a large-scale disaster or infectious disease, or In the event of significant damage to equipment, etc., the Group's business activities may stagnate or cease, and the Group's business results may deteriorate.
  9. Compliance risks
    We have formulated a code of conduct and a compliance code of conduct for our group, and strive to disseminate and disseminate these standards, as well as conduct regular compliance education.However, serious compliance violations and situations that violate laws and regulations in business activities have occurred. If this happens, the Group's business results may deteriorate due to a decline in trust in the Group and the payment of compensation for damages.

Please note that the above is a concrete example of the main risks expected regarding the business and other aspects of our group, and is not limited to these.