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 Manufacture Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Computer, Electronic And Optical Products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
250 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
8 May 2009
Employment effect (start)
15 May 2009
Foreseen end date
Description
In May 2009, Sony Ericsson in Lund gave notice to 410; 160 employees and 250 consultants. In late August they announced that they won't have to dismiss any of the announced 160 employees, but the 250 external consultants have to leave the company. Until the summer 2010 Sony Ericsson will have to save 580 million Euro globally. Since half of the work force in Sweden is situated in Lund there is a risk for further notices at this location and others in Sweden.
For related dismissals please see fact sheets 14370 and 12521.
Sources
8 May 2009: Svenska Dagbladet
27 August 2009: Sydsvenskan
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Sony Ericsson, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 69548, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/69548.
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