---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-020222"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GT"
cik: "0000042582"
company_name: "GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/"
filed_at: "2026-03-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:32:32.275141+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Goodyear approves EMEA rationalization plan; net reduction of ~400 positions, $100M-$110M pre-tax charges

## Summary
- Approved EMEA rationalization plan to streamline sales/distribution; net reduction of ~400 positions.
- Total pre-tax charges $100M-$110M; cash outflows $25M in 2026, $50M in 2027, remainder through 2029.
- Actions substantially complete by 2028; expected to improve EMEA segment operating income by $35M-$40M in 2028, ~$50M/year thereafter.
- Rationalization charges of $75M-$85M primarily for associate-related and other exit costs.
- Consultations with employee representative bodies in certain countries; plan subject to local requirements.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-020222
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GT
- cik: 0000042582
- company_name: GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/
- filed_at: 2026-03-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.05
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42582/000162828026020222/0001628280-26-020222-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42582/000162828026020222/gt-20260316.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: c3caf147559181ce74917de1deab793e3b1e43bf
  claim: GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/ announced a restructuring with charges of $100 million and $110 million affecting Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) (reduction of approximately 600 positions across multiple countries within EMEA, while also creating approximately 200 ne).
  evidence_excerpt: the rationalization plan remain subject to consultation with employee representative bodies. The total pre-tax charges associated with these actions are expected to be between $100 million and $110 million, of which $75 million to $85 million are expected to be rationalization charges primarily for associate-related and other exit costs. Total cash outflows for
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42582/000162828026020222/0001628280-26-020222-index.htm

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