Reducing Fixed Costs and Reviewing the Cost Structure
First written in FY2022-Q3. 7 of 16 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
61 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 0.1% year on year as the Group implemented thorough productivity improvements.」
As a result of thorough productivity improvements, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 0.1% year on year. - FY2026Continued increase in SG&A expenses due to growth investmentAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses for the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥1,281.171 million, up 7.2% from the previous fiscal year. This was mainly due to investment in strengthening the staffing structure to support sustainable future growth.」
In contrast to the previous focus on cost reduction and profitability improvement, SG&A expenses increased 7.2% from the previous fiscal year due to investment in strengthening the staffing structure for future growth. - FY2026-H1Higher SG&A expenses from strengthening staffing and introducing share-based compensation to support business growthAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 5.6% year on year, mainly because salaries rose as the staffing structure was strengthened to support business growth, and share-based compensation expenses related to stock options granted to directors, employees and others were recognized.」
In contrast to the previous trend of reducing SG&A expenses and improving profitability, SG&A expenses increased 5.6% year on year due to strengthening the staffing structure to support business growth and recognizing share-based compensation expenses. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses for the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥1,195.031 million, or 99.7% of the previous fiscal year’s level. This was mainly due to a review of outsourcing costs and other measures aimed at improving operating profit per employee and profitability.」
The Group reviewed outsourcing costs and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses 0.3% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 1.1% year on year, mainly because personnel expenses, outsourcing expenses and advertising expenses declined.」
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 1.1% year on year due to lower personnel expenses, outsourcing expenses and advertising expenses. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 4.3% year on year as a result of reviewing the personnel plan and taking other measures from the previous fiscal year, with the aim of improving operating profit per employee and profitability.」
As a result of reviewing the personnel plan and taking other measures, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 4.3% year on year. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 1.2% year on year as a result mainly of reviewing the personnel plan, with the aim of improving operating profit per employee and profitability.」
In addition to the previous cost-structure review, the Group reviewed its personnel plan and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses 1.2% year on year. - FY2024-Q3Shift to lower SG&A expensesAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 0.6% year on year, mainly because personnel expenses and recruitment costs declined.」
Through the previous quarter, the Group had reported increases in SG&A expenses due to systems-related costs and other factors, but for the cumulative current quarter, SG&A expenses declined 0.6% year on year because personnel expenses and recruitment costs decreased. - FY2024-Q2Continued increase in DX and systems-related costsAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 0.8% year on year, mainly because system usage fees related to digital transformation and efficiency improvements, and outsourcing expenses related to modifications to existing systems, increased.」
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 0.8% year on year due to system usage fees associated with digital transformation and efficiency improvements, and outsourcing expenses for modifications to existing systems. - FY2024-Q1Higher IT and systems operating costsAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 2.4% year on year, mainly because outsourcing expenses and IT-related costs associated with strengthening and streamlining systems operations increased.」
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 2.4% year on year due to outsourcing expenses and IT-related costs associated with strengthening and streamlining systems operations. - FY2023-Q3Higher costs associated with growth investmentAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 19.8% year on year, mainly because personnel expenses rose as staffing was strengthened in line with business expansion, and outsourcing expenses increased due to system modifications for business administration and higher development-related costs for new businesses.」
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 19.8% year on year due to increased staffing accompanying business expansion, modifications to the business administration system and new business development. - FY2023-Q2Higher costs associated with growth investmentAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 22.8% year on year, mainly because personnel expenses and recruitment costs rose as staffing was strengthened in line with business expansion, and outsourcing expenses increased due to system modifications for business administration and higher development-related costs for new businesses.」
Separate from the previous fixed-cost reductions, SG&A expenses increased 22.8% year on year due to business expansion, increased staffing, system modifications and new business development. No change in the fixed-cost reduction policy itself was explicitly stated. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to the uncertain economic outlook accompanying the spread of COVID-19, the Group reduced selling, general and administrative expenses through the cost-structure review it undertook in the previous consolidated fiscal year, including fixed-cost reductions. This was mainly due to lower rent resulting from reducing office space as the Group shifted to a primarily remote-work model and moved services in each business online, as well as lower outsourcing expenses resulting from bringing outsourced operations in-house.」
As a result of the cost-structure review, selling, general and administrative expenses declined from ¥1,215.984 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥1,106.598 million, while rent declined from ¥83.088 million to ¥8.904 million. - FY2022-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In response to the uncertain economic outlook accompanying the spread of COVID-19, the Group reduced selling, general and administrative expenses through the cost-structure review it undertook in the previous consolidated fiscal year, including fixed-cost reductions. This was mainly due to lower outsourcing expenses resulting from bringing outsourced operations in-house, and lower rent resulting from reducing office space as the Group shifted to a primarily remote-work model and moved services in each business online.」
The Group cited bringing outsourced operations in-house, remote work, the digital delivery of services and office downsizing as specific measures.