Stellantis Plans Buyouts To 6,400 Salaried Employees To Cut Costs: Report
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Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) plans to offer voluntary buyouts to 6,400 U.S. salaried employees, which is about half of its non-union salaried workforce, as part of a cost-cutting initiative during its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and following a new UAW contract. Employees with at least five years of experience are eligible, and those accepting must leave by year-end. This follows previous buyout offers and a tentative labor agreement after U.S. strikes. Stellantis reported a 7% Y/Y net revenue growth for Q3 FY23 and confirmed a positive outlook.
November 14, 2023 | 11:44 am
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Stellantis NV is offering buyouts to reduce costs as it transitions to EVs and after a new UAW contract. The company reported a 7% revenue growth in Q3 FY23 and maintains a positive outlook despite the cost of recent strikes.
The buyout plan is a cost-saving measure that could improve Stellantis' financial efficiency in the short term, but the impact on the stock price is uncertain as it depends on how investors view the long-term benefits versus the immediate costs and potential disruption. The positive Q3 results and outlook may offset concerns, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
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