Nidec placed on Credi I monitor by JCR

Nidec placed on Credi I monitor by JCR

Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has placed Nidec Corporation under closer scrutiny following a disclaimer of opinion in the audit report concerning its securities report, citing concerns over the impact of accounting irregularities on its consolidated financial statements. This development follows a third-party investigation that identified over 1,000 instances of improper accounting practices, prompting Nidec to disclose potential impairment charges of ¥250 billion ($1.6 billion) related to its ongoing accounting scandal. The company has also faced regulatory scrutiny from Japan's Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission.

Despite these challenges, JCR affirmed Nidec's long-term issuer rating of "AA/Stable" as of December 2024, noting that recent actions—such as its tender offer for Makino Milling Machine—have had limited impact on creditworthiness. The rating agency emphasized it will monitor the financial implications of the accounting issues and any revisions to Nidec's historical financial reports according to JCR's assessment.

Nidec disclosed the findings of a third-party committee's investigation on February 27, 2026, and outlined measures to address managerial accountability and strengthen governance. While the company has not provided a timeline for revised financial disclosures, JCR's current rating reflects confidence in Nidec's broader operational resilience despite the ongoing challenges. Investors are advised to monitor developments in the regulatory and accounting reviews, which could influence future credit assessments.