Chip equipment manufacturer Applied Materials is reducing its global workforce by 4% as export restrictions to China continue to impact revenue. The company reportedly faces significant financial challenges from tightened trade regulations. Employee notifications began in late October as part of broader organizational restructuring.
Workforce Reduction Plans
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer Applied Materials is implementing workforce reductions affecting approximately 4% of its global employees, according to reports from Bloomberg. Based on the company’s current staffing levels, these cuts could impact more than 1,400 workers worldwide. Sources indicate the company began notifying affected employees on October 23 as part of a broader organizational restructuring effort.