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SG&A expenses are expected to decrease by 1.8 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2027.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Career Change Support Program and Next Career Support Program\nNihon Kohden Corporation announced the recruitment results of the Career Change Support Program and Next Career Support Program, which were made public on September 29, 2025. The target was some employees of domestic group companies, and of the approximately 200 recruiting positions combined in both programs, 152 applied. The recruitment period was from December 1, 2025, to February 25, 2026, with retirement dates scheduled from January 31 to March 31, 2026.\n\n### Cost Recognition and Future Outlook\nIn association with implementing both programs, a special loss of 2.4 billion yen was recorded as expenses for early retirement benefits during the cumulative third quarter period of the fiscal year ending March 2026, which was incorporated into the full-year consolidated earnings guidance announced on February 5, 2026. An approximate 1.8 billion yen reduction in SG&A expenses is expected in the fiscal year ending March 2027, contributing to future management efficiency improvements.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Recruiting Positions: Approximately 200 (Unknown)\nNumber of Applicants: 152 (Unknown)\nSpecial Loss Recorded: 2.4 billion yen (Unknown)\nExpected SG&A Expense Reduction for Fiscal Year March 2027: Approximately 1.8 billion yen (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NihonKohden, #CorporateRestructuring, #CareerChangeSupportProgram","jir_key_figures":"Number of Recruiting Positions: Approximately 200 (total for both programs)\nNumber of Applicants: 152\nSpecial Loss Recorded: 2.4 billion yen (cumulative third quarter period of fiscal year ending March 2026)","jir_meta_title":"Nihon Kohden Records 152 Applicants for Career Change Support Program and 2.4 Billion Yen Special Loss","jir_meta_description":"Nihon Kohden recorded 152 applicants for its career change support programs and a special loss of 2.4 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2026. 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