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 / Computing 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62.1 - Computer programming activities 62.10 - Computer programming activities
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
19 December 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Telecoms and technology group Colt has announced that it is to cut more than 200 jobs. The restructuring is part of a larger business restructuring plan, where the company aims to focus on areas of growth, e.g. data centres.
The company blamed the bad economic situation in Europe for its move.
Sources
19 December 2012: Financial Times
19 December 2012: The Independent
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Colt, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 74754, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/74754.