AMD tightens belt, hammers workforce
Posted by NTUsEr on 14 November 2002 - 20:24 · 3 comments & 91 views
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#1 Posted by Cara on 15 Nov 2002 - 00:01
- A shame to those loosing their jobs
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#2 Posted by DrOmango on 15 Nov 2002 - 03:24
- yea Im sorry to people who lose thier jobs
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#3 Posted by Krome on 15 Nov 2002 - 08:42
- I don't really see how laying off people help AMD take full advantage of the market recovery...
The announcement is part of the company's strategy to reduce its breakeven point and expenses by $350 million in 2003. Approximately 1,000 affected employees located in the US, Europe and Asia were notified today.
AMD will take a Q4 restructuring charge of "several hundred million dollars", the company said.
"While painful and unfortunate, today's action will help to position AMD so that we can take full advantage of the eventual market recovery," said AMD President and CEO Hector Ruiz.
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