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.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
1,400 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
17 June 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 December 2003
Description
The Dutch group, Getronics, announced on June the 17th 2003 a restructuring plan affecting 1,200 jobs in Italy, the Netherlands and other countries.
On June the 24th 2003, Getronics reviewed the number of jobs affected by the restructuring to 1,400. 600 jobs are dismissed in Nethelands, 550 in Italy and the rest will be dismissed on other countries where the company is operational.
This restructuring plan represents a total cost of 60 millions euros and must be effective by the end of the year.
Sources
24 June 2003: Les Echos
17 June 2003: Les Echos
Citation
Eurofound (2003), Getronics, Internal restructuring in European Union, factsheet number 60188, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60188.
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