Lamb Weston to close Netherlands plant, expects $80 million to $110 million in charges
Lamb Weston's board committed on June 1, 2026 to close its manufacturing facility in Broekhuizenvorst, the Netherlands, and will start a formal consultation with the Works Council under Dutch rules. The company expects pre-tax charges of about $80 million to $110 million, mostly in its fiscal year ending May 30, 2027, so shareholders face a sizable one-time cost tied to the plan's stated goal of improving operational efficiency.
Key points
- Board committed to closing the Broekhuizenvorst, Netherlands, manufacturing facility on June 1, 2026
- Expected total pre-tax charges of approximately $80 million to $110 million, substantially all in fiscal year ending May 30, 2027
- At least 20% of the charges are expected to result in future cash expenditures
- Charges mainly cover write-downs of long-lived assets and inventory, employee severance and other termination benefits
The filing
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