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Upwork suspends Russia/Belarus operations, withdraws 2022 guidance due to Ukraine war impact
UPWORK, INC
- Suspends new business in Russia/Belarus; existing contracts end by May 1, 2022.
- Withdraws Q1 and full-year 2022 guidance citing uncertainties from the invasion.
- ~10% of 2021 revenue ($6% Ukraine, 4% Russia/Belarus) derived from region; activity already dropping.
- ~10% of team members in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus; ~1/3 of engineering team affected.
- Incurred/uncommitted millions in extra expenses, including $1M donation to Direct Relief.