Elektrobit Group Oyj - EB, ELEKTROBIT CORPORATION, REDUCES ITS PERSONNEL IN SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
October 21, 2008
EB, ELEKTROBIT CORPORATION, REDUCES ITS PERSONNEL IN SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
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Available for publication on October 21, 2008 at 09.00 am (CEST+1)
EB, ELEKTROBIT CORPORATION, REDUCES ITS PERSONNEL IN SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
EB announced that it would reduce its personnel working in administration and support functions on October 1, 2008. The goal was to reduce approximately 40 jobs. As a result of the personnel negotiations in Finland that concluded on October 21, 2008, natural attrition, reduction of EB's external workforce, transfer of employees to EB's businesses and termination of temporary employment the personnel from administration and support functions will be reduced by 42 employees.
Personnel negotiations in administration and support functions have been a part of the company's actions in order to improve its profitability and adjust its cost structure. EB's target is to achieve annual cost savings totaling approximately EUR 30 million compared to the cost level of the first half of 2008.
Elektrobit Corporation
Pertti Korhonen
CEO
Further information:
Pertti Korhonen
CEO
Tel. +358 40 344 5148
Outi Torniainen
Director, Communications and Marketing
Tel. +358 40 512 1375
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EB, Elektrobit Corporation
EB develops advanced technology and transforms it into enriching end user experiences. EB specializes in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry and wireless technologies. The company's net sales for the year 2007 totaled EUR 144.3 million. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki.
www.elektrobit.com
