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GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/ (GT): restructuring charge — Goodyear approves 50% capacity cut at Fulda plant; expects $105-115M pre-tax charges
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/
- Plan reduces production capacity at Fulda, Germany facility by ~50%, affecting ~550 jobs (375 associates, 175 contracted).
- Pre-tax charges estimated at $105M-$115M; $95M-$105M cash charges; ~$65M expected in Q2 2023.
- Reduces tire SKUs by ~450, with ~200 transferred to other EMEA plants.
- Expected to improve EMEA segment operating income by ~$15M in 2024 and ~$30M annually thereafter.
- Rationalization expected substantially complete by end of 2024, subject to employee consultation.