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 Publishing Of Information; Production And Programming Of Audiovisual Publishing Activities 58.14 - Publishing of journals and periodicals
270 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
10 May 2012
Employment effect (start)
1 July 2012
Foreseen end date
31 December 2012
Description
On 10 May 2012, the media company Groupe Hersant Media has announced a plan envisaging the cut of 270 jobs in 2012, as a result of the sale of its "Champagne Ardenne Picardie (CAP)" division to the Belgian media group Rossel.
According to the unions, following a meeting held in the Ministry of Labour, the company is to finalize the social plan for the restructuring by mid June.
Eurofound (2012), Champagne Ardenne Picardie - Hersant Media, Merger/Acquisition in France, factsheet number 73571, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/73571.
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