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 (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
7 September 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
30 September 2007
Description
On 7 September 2006, one of the leading computer companies, Fujitsu Siemens, announced its intention to cut 300 jobs in Germany within the next year in response to a narrow market and declining sales. In this sense, sales declined by 4% in the second quarter of 2006 compared to 2005. Fujitsu Siemens employs around 6,800 persons worldwide. Information on which departments will be concerned is not available.
Sources
7 September 2006: Handelsblatt
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Fujitsu Siemens, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 64047, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/64047.