Align Technology layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Align Technology reported in its annual reports, 2023 to 2025, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 21,610 to approximately 20,290.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2023 | approximately 21,610 | December 31, 2023 |
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 20,945 | December 31, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 20,290 | December 31, 2025 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryInitiated a restructuring plan in the fourth quarter of 2023 to increase efficiencies across the organization, expected to be completed in the first half of 2024.
Word for word“During the fourth quarter of 2023, we initiated a restructuring plan to increase efficiencies across the organization which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryRestructuring and other charges in 2023 were primarily related to post employment benefits, including employee severance.
Word for word“Restructuring and other charges incurred during 2023 was primarily related to post employment benefits, including employee severance.” 10-K for 2023
Our summarySeverance and related restructuring charges were recorded in 2023, with cash payments made against the restructuring liability.
Word for word“Balance as of December 31, 2023 1 $ 5,299 $ — $ 5,299 1 Included in “Accrued liabilities” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany initiated a restructuring plan in the fourth quarter of 2024 to increase efficiencies across the organization, expected to be completed in 2025, primarily involving employee severance and other one-time post-employment benefits.
Word for word“During the fourth quarter of 2024, we initiated a restructuring plan to increase efficiencies across the organization which is expected to be completed in 2025.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryCompany carried out a fourth quarter 2023 restructuring, substantially completed by the third quarter of 2024.
Word for word“During the fourth quarter of 2023, we incurred approximately $ 14.0 million in restructuring expenses, of which $ 0.7 million was recorded in Cost of net revenues and $ 13.3 million was recorded in Restructuring and other charges .” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryStarted a restructuring plan in the third quarter of 2025 to realign business groups and cut the global workforce, with about $40.9 million in costs, mostly severance and related benefits.
Word for word“We incurred $ 40.9 million in total restructuring expenses, primarily related to involuntary termination benefits, including employee severance and other post-employment benefits.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryReported that the 2023 restructuring cost about $14.0 million in expenses, with part still unpaid at year-end 2023.
Word for word“2023 Restructuring During 2023, we incurred approximately $ 14.0 million in restructuring expenses, of which $ 5.3 million remained unpaid and were included in Accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2023.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryReported that the 2024 restructuring cost about $37.0 million in expenses, with part still unpaid at year-end 2024.
Word for word“2024 Restructuring During 2024, we incurred approximately $ 37.0 million in restructuring expenses, of which $ 13.0 million remained unpaid and were included in Accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2024.” 10-K for 2025
| Fiscal year ended | Severance costs | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $1.3 million | — | — |
| 2022-12-31 | — | $10.2 million | $4.8 million |
| 2023-12-31 | — | $14 million | $12.6 million |
| 2024-12-31 | — | $37 million | $28.7 million |
| 2025-12-31 | — | — | $38.3 million |
Align Technology filed 2 restructuring notices (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from Align Technology’s annual reports (10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-02-27. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.