Forrester cuts ~8% of workforce; expects $10M-$10.5M in severance costs

This filing

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 8% of its employees across various geographies and functions. Notification to affected persons commenced December 15, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of approximately $10.0 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 2026 related principally to cash severance and related benefit costs for terminated employees. The Company also plans to close certain of its smaller offices both inside and outside the United States. The Company anticipates total costs for this action to be approximately $0.4 million, consisting primarily of non-cash lease impairment costs. In addition, the Company expects to incur approximately $3.0 million for contract termination costs.

Comparable filing

Plan as well as savings related to certain restricted stock units lapsing over the next twelve months. The Company estimates that it will incur pre-tax charges in the range of $0.14 million to $0.20 million in connection with the Plan, consisting of approximately $0.10 to $0.15 in future cash-based expenditures associated with severance and benefit payments and

This filing

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 8% of its employees across various geographies and functions. Notification to affected persons commenced December 15, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of approximately $10.0 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 2026 related principally to cash severance and related benefit costs for terminated employees. The Company also plans to close certain of its smaller offices both inside and outside the United States. The Company anticipates total costs for this action to be approximately $0.4 million, consisting primarily of non-cash lease impairment costs. In addition, the Company expects to incur approximately $3.0 million for contract termination costs.

Comparable filing

underlying real property but has not entered into a contract of sale as of the date of this report. The Company expects to incur pre-tax non-recurring charges of approximately $43 million under the plan, of which approximately $36 million is expected to consist of impairment charges relating to fixed asset and inventory write-downs and approximately $7 million is

This filing

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 8% of its employees across various geographies and functions. Notification to affected persons commenced December 15, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of approximately $10.0 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 2026 related principally to cash severance and related benefit costs for terminated employees. The Company also plans to close certain of its smaller offices both inside and outside the United States. The Company anticipates total costs for this action to be approximately $0.4 million, consisting primarily of non-cash lease impairment costs. In addition, the Company expects to incur approximately $3.0 million for contract termination costs.

Comparable filing

The Plan involves a reduction of the Company’s workforce by approximately 700 employees, representing approximately 14% of the Company’s global workforce as of May 1, 2026. The Company expects execution of the Plan to be substantially complete in the second quarter of 2026. In connection with these actions, the Company estimates that it will incur approximately $50 million to $60 million in total restructuring expenses

This filing

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 8% of its employees across various geographies and functions. Notification to affected persons commenced December 15, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of approximately $10.0 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 2026 related principally to cash severance and related benefit costs for terminated employees. The Company also plans to close certain of its smaller offices both inside and outside the United States. The Company anticipates total costs for this action to be approximately $0.4 million, consisting primarily of non-cash lease impairment costs. In addition, the Company expects to incur approximately $3.0 million for contract termination costs.

Comparable filing

Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. On April 29, 2026, Autolus Therapeutics plc (the “Company”) announced its Board of Directors approved a plan to improve operational efficiency and reduce operating expenses. This plan will implement a reduction in force whereby the Company will eliminate approximately 13% of the Company’s workforce, inclusive of employee-related actions that began in the second half of 2025. The Company anticipates that it will complete the implementation of the plan by the third quarter of 2026. Affected employees will be offered separation benefits, including severance payments and, where applicable, temporary healthcare coverage assistance. The Company estimates that it will incur total expenses relating to the realignment of approximately $8 million, consisting of severance and termination-related costs. The Company expects to record a significant portion of these charges in the first half of 2026.

This filing

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 8% of its employees across various geographies and functions. Notification to affected persons commenced December 15, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of approximately $10.0 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 2026 related principally to cash severance and related benefit costs for terminated employees. The Company also plans to close certain of its smaller offices both inside and outside the United States. The Company anticipates total costs for this action to be approximately $0.4 million, consisting primarily of non-cash lease impairment costs. In addition, the Company expects to incur approximately $3.0 million for contract termination costs.

Comparable filing

Ahead of its name change to "People Incorporated" which is expected to occur with the release of Q2 2026 earnings in August, the Company has initiated a plan to consolidate its corporate functions with those of its People Inc. business (" People "), through a reduction in workforce, technology integrations, and other cost-saving measures over the coming quarters (the " Plan "). The Plan is expected to generate annual run-rate cost savings of approximately $40 million. The Plan is expected to be completed by Q1 of 2027. The Company expects to incur approximately $14 million in severance and related expenses, $48 million in non-cash stock-based compensation expense and $0.5 million to $1 million in other costs related to the Plan.

This filing

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 8% of its employees across various geographies and functions. Notification to affected persons commenced December 15, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of approximately $10.0 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 2026 related principally to cash severance and related benefit costs for terminated employees. The Company also plans to close certain of its smaller offices both inside and outside the United States. The Company anticipates total costs for this action to be approximately $0.4 million, consisting primarily of non-cash lease impairment costs. In addition, the Company expects to incur approximately $3.0 million for contract termination costs.

Comparable filing

On April 28, 2026, the Vertex, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a global Value Creation Plan (the “Plan”) intended to become a more AI-enabled company, focus investments on key growth opportunities and drive operational efficiency to better align the Company’s workforce and resources with its long-term strategic priorities. The Plan includes a reduction in force of approximately 170 employees, representing approximately 9% of the Company’s global workforce as of April 27, 2026. In connection with the Plan, the Company estimates that it will incur aggregate pre-tax charges of approximately $6 million to $8 million, consisting primarily of cash expenditures related to employee severance, notice pay, statutory termination indemnities, and other employee separation benefits.

This filing

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 8% of its employees across various geographies and functions. Notification to affected persons commenced December 15, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of approximately $10.0 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 2026 related principally to cash severance and related benefit costs for terminated employees. The Company also plans to close certain of its smaller offices both inside and outside the United States. The Company anticipates total costs for this action to be approximately $0.4 million, consisting primarily of non-cash lease impairment costs. In addition, the Company expects to incur approximately $3.0 million for contract termination costs.

Comparable filing

the Company approved a plan to reduce its workforce, currently affecting 64 employees, a 40% reduction in workforce as compared to December 31, 2025.

This filing

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 8% of its employees across various geographies and functions. Notification to affected persons commenced December 15, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of approximately $10.0 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 2026 related principally to cash severance and related benefit costs for terminated employees. The Company also plans to close certain of its smaller offices both inside and outside the United States. The Company anticipates total costs for this action to be approximately $0.4 million, consisting primarily of non-cash lease impairment costs. In addition, the Company expects to incur approximately $3.0 million for contract termination costs.

Comparable filing

On April 9, 2026, the Company also announced a cost reduction program that includes a reduction in the Company’s workforce of approximately 11% of its full-time roles, including certain management roles and two executive roles. In connection with this workforce reduction, the Company expects to incur aggregate charges of approximately $8.5-$9 million, consisting primarily of employee-related costs, including severance, benefits, and other related expenses.