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accession: "0001628280-26-064270"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GT"
cik: "0000042582"
company_name: "GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/"
filed_at: "2026-10-01T20:22:51+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:24:39.391399+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.62
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.62
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Goodyear to close Niagara Falls and Bayport chemical plants, cutting about 85 jobs with $55M-$75M in charges

## Summary
- Goodyear approved a plan to close chemical manufacturing facilities in Niagara Falls, New York and Bayport, Texas, with approximately 85 job reductions.
- Total pre-tax charges estimated at $55M-$75M, including about $30M cash for plant decommissioning, associate-related and other exit costs; remainder non-cash.
- Company expects about $35M of pre-tax charges in Q3 2026 and about $15M during the remainder of 2026; plan largely complete by end of 2027.
- Actions are expected to improve Americas segment operating income by approximately $15M-$20M annually beginning in 2027.
- Form 8-K dated September 29, 2026, signed October 1, 2026 by Secretary Daniel T. Young.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-064270
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GT
- cik: 0000042582
- company_name: GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/
- filed_at: 2026-10-01T20:22:51+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.62
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.62
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.05
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42582/000162828026064270/0001628280-26-064270-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42582/000162828026064270/gt-20260929.htm

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