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Early retirement incentive programs will be implemented from April 6 to May 20, 2026, targeting approximately 50 regular employees.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Termination of Outsourced Manufacturing\nNippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. has decided to terminate the outsourced manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cathode materials (NCA), which has been conducted since 2015 under contract with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., in mid-August 2026. This decision is due to rapid changes in the automotive battery materials market and Sumitomo Metal Mining\u2019s shift toward an in-house resource-centered manufacturing system. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, sales from outsourced manufacturing accounted for 2.2 billion yen, approximately 9% of consolidated net sales.\n\n### Employee Support Measures and Future Outlook\nAccompanying the termination of outsourced manufacturing, a limited-time early retirement incentive program will be offered from April 6 to May 20, 2026, targeting approximately 50 regular employees. The retirement date is set for August 31, 2026. Retirement benefits will include additional premium payments, and reemployment support will be provided to those who request it. The earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 remains unchanged at this time, and the impact on future performance will be examined with a focus on the fiscal year ending March 2027 and beyond, with announcements expected around May. There are no changes to the shareholder return policy.","jir_financial_highlights":"Outsourced Manufacturing Sales: 2.2 billion yen (Approximately 9% of consolidated net sales)\nNumber of Employees Affected: Approximately 50 (Unknown)\nScheduled End Date of Outsourced Manufacturing: Mid-August 2026 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NipponChemicalIndustrial, #BusinessUpdate, #LithiumIonBattery","jir_key_figures":"Outsourced Manufacturing Sales: 2.2 billion yen (approximately 9% of consolidated net sales for fiscal year ending March 2025)\nNumber of Employees Affected: Approximately 50 (regular employees primarily engaged in outsourced battery materials business)\nEarly Retirement Incentive Program Application Period: April 6, 2026 \u2013 May 20, 2026","jir_meta_title":"Nippon Chemical Industrial Announces End of Outsourced Manufacturing of Lithium-ion Battery Cathode Materials in August 2026 and Employee Support Measures","jir_meta_description":"Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. will terminate the outsourced manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cathode materials in mid-August 2026 and implement an early retirement incentive program for approximately 50 regular employees. 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