The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Computing Computer programming, consultancy and related activities Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
11 January 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Information and communications technology company Getronics plans to cut 300 jobs in the Netherlands after a possible merger with local sector company PinkRoccade, Getronics said on January 11, 2005. The announced restructuring by Getronics does not include the already announced restructuring of some 200 full-time jobs by PinkRoccade. The reduction of the number of employees as a result of a possible merger will be equally shared between Getronics and PinkRoccade.
Sources
11 January 2005: Tijd Nieuwslijn
Citation
Eurofound (2005), PinkRoccade, Merger/Acquisition in Netherlands, factsheet number 61209, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/61209.
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