Xylem plans workforce cuts with $95 million to $115 million in charges
Xylem said its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results will be largely in line with or above its prior guidance, and that management committed on January 28, 2025 to a restructuring plan with workforce reductions across all businesses and functions. The company expects pre-tax charges of $95 million to $115 million, mostly in 2025, which will weigh on reported profit while the cuts aim to streamline the organization.
Key points
- Q4 and full-year 2024 results expected to be largely in line with or above guidance given October 31, 2024
- Restructuring committed January 28, 2025, with workforce reductions across all businesses and functions
- Pre-tax charges of approximately $95 million to $115 million, primarily in 2025, including about $19 million in Q4 2024
- Most workforce reductions expected in fiscal 2025, with some in 2026, subject to local laws
The filing
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