The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Professional Services Professional, Scientific And Technical Activities Other Professional, Scientific And Technical Activities 74 - Other Professional, Scientific And Technical Activities
114 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
5 October 2023
Employment effect (start)
5 October 2023
Foreseen end date
31 December 2023
Description
UniQure, a biotechnology company working in the field of genomic medicine located in Amsterdam, North-Holland, has announced an internal restructuring plan. This will lead to a reduction of 114 jobs, roughly 20% of all positions.
The company is undergoing restructuring because it has ceased half of its research programmes, as a result of poor results from their most important projects. UniQure expects to save $180 million over the next three years with the cut in programmes and the implementation of the restructuring plan.
Eurofound (2023), UniQure, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 200367, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/200367.
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