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FMC CORP (FMC): restructuring charge — FMC announces Project Foundation restructuring with $560-635M charges; goodwill impairment expected
FMC CORP
- Project Foundation to deliver $175M+ annual run-rate savings by end-2027; exits high-cost plants, Asia cuts.
- Pre-tax restructuring charges $560-635M: $420-440M non-cash asset write-offs, $140-195M cash costs.
- Cash costs include $50-80M severance, $10-20M consulting, $80-95M decommissioning/contract termination.
- Due to stock price decline, FMC expects significant non-cash goodwill/intangibles impairment in FY2025.
- Restructuring actions substantially complete by end-2027; impairment does not affect operating cash flows.