STMicro Eyes Workforce Cuts of Up to 3,000 in Chip Slump

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STMicroelectronics NV is considering reducing its workforce by as much as about 6% through early retirements and attrition, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Franco-Italian chipmaker confronts a prolonged demand slump in the industrial and auto sectors.

The job cuts under discussion, which could be announced as soon as next month, are in the range of 2,000 to 3,000 workers and will affect its operations in both Italy and France, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t public. The decision isn’t final and the scale of the reductions is still under review, the people added.