Sonos to cut about 12% of staff, expects $15 million to $18 million in charges
Sonos said it is reorganizing and reducing its workforce by about 12%, with its interim CEO Tom Conrad citing about 200 eliminated positions. The company expects $15 million to $18 million in restructuring charges, mostly employee severance and benefits, largely in the fiscal second quarter of 2025, and says the changes are meant to improve its operating model and cost structure.
Key points
- Reduction in force covers approximately 12% of employees; the CEO's letter cites about 200 positions eliminated
- Estimated restructuring and related charges of $15 million to $18 million, substantially all severance and benefits
- Charges expected to be incurred substantially in fiscal Q2 2025; actual amounts may differ materially
- First quarter fiscal 2025 results to be released before market open on February 6, 2025, with a call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time
The filing
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