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Volvo Cuts 3,000 Jobs in Restructuring Drive

These cuts account for 7% of Volvo's global workforce after a 60% decline in first-quarter operating profit.

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Overview

  • Affected roles include 1,200 positions in Sweden, around 1,000 consultancy posts mostly in Sweden and 800 roles in other markets.
  • The layoffs will trigger a one-time restructuring charge of about €140 million.
  • These measures form part of a €1.6 billion cost-saving plan unveiled in April to shore up earnings.
  • Volvo's operating profit plunged 60% to €175 million in the first quarter, prompting CEO Håkan Samuelsson to lead deep cuts.
  • The company aims to cut material, personnel and investment costs in response to higher U.S. tariffs and uneven demand for electric vehicles.