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Volkswagen earmarks €16 billion for restructuring and job cuts

2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United Kingdom

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  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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Volkswagen estimates the total cost of its restructuring plan at approximately €16 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. The plan involves job cuts and potential plant closures as part of a landmark restructuring pact. The company is facing an existential battle against overcapacity, biting tariffs, and competition from China.

According to the source, about €10 billion is set aside for costs related to cutting up to 60,000 jobs worldwide. The plan also includes exploring alternatives for four German plants that will run out of models over the next decade. Specifically, phasing out production in Emden and Zwickau would cost about €1 billion each, while the Neckarsulm and Hanover plants would incur costs of €2 billion each. A Volkswagen spokesperson declined to comment on the costs, which were first reported by German magazine Der Spiegel.

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The center lean focused on the financial earmarking for job cuts and plant closures.
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The center-right lean framed the restructuring as a necessary response to an existential battle against Chinese competition and overcapacity.

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