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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001261333-22-000169"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DOCU"
cik: "0001261333"
company_name: "DOCUSIGN, INC."
filed_at: "2022-09-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T06:55:56.684601+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DocuSign announces restructuring plan to reduce workforce by 9%; expects $30-40M in charges

## Summary
- Workforce reduction of approximately 9% as part of restructuring authorized Sept 26, 2022.
- Estimated restructuring charges of $30-40 million, primarily cash for severance and employee benefits.
- Majority of charges expected in Q3 and Q4 of fiscal 2023; plan substantially complete by end of FY2023.
- Restructuring aimed at improving operating margin, growth, and profitability.
- Potential position eliminations subject to local law and consultation requirements.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001261333-22-000169
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DOCU
- cik: 0001261333
- company_name: DOCUSIGN, INC.
- filed_at: 2022-09-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.05, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1261333/000126133322000169/0001261333-22-000169-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1261333/000126133322000169/docu-20220926.htm

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