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.
Manufacturing (20 - 21) Manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals 21 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 21 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
45 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 January 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Drug delivery firm Skyepharma announced plans to cut its 450-strong workforce by up to 10% after issuing a profit warning for 2003.
Sources
6 January 2004: The Guardian
Citation
Eurofound (2004), Skyepharma, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 59646, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59646.