RestructuringAug 13, 2026, 04:38 PM
VIAVI Announces Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan, 5% Workforce Cut
AI Summary
VIAVI Solutions Inc. announced a Fiscal 2026 restructuring plan in Q3 2026, aiming to improve operational efficiencies, align its workforce with strategic growth, and integrate recently acquired businesses. The plan involves a global workforce reduction of approximately 5% and is expected to generate annualized gross cost savings of about $30.0 million. The company operates in Network and Service Enablement (NSE) and Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP) segments, focusing on profitable growth, market leadership, and investments in secular trends like AI data centers and next-gen wireless networks.
Key Highlights
- Announced Fiscal 2026 restructuring plan in Q3 fiscal 2026.
- Plan includes a global workforce reduction affecting approximately 5% of employees.
- Expected annualized gross cost savings of approximately $30.0 million.
- Substantial portion of the plan to be completed by the end of calendar year 2026.
- Operates in Network and Service Enablement (NSE) and Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP) segments.
- Corporate strategy focuses on profitable growth, market leadership, and investing in secular trends.
- Long-term capital allocation includes share buybacks and leveraging net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs).
- Employs approximately 4,100 people worldwide as of June 27, 2026.
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