KLA layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring KLA reported in its annual reports, 2024 to 2026, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 15,000 to approximately 17,000.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 15,000 | June 30, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 15,000 | June 30, 2025 |
| 10-K for 2026 | approximately 17,000 | June 30, 2026 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryRestructuring plans under which management streamlined operations and reduced the workforce; fiscal 2024 restructuring charges were primarily severance for restructuring the PCB and Display segment, plus ROU and fixed asset writedowns.
Word for word“Restructuring charges were $21.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to severance and related charges for the restructuring of the PCB and Display operating segment, as described further in Note 7 "Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets," as well as writedowns of certain right of use ("ROU") assets and fixed assets that were abandoned.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryWorkforce reductions announced and substantially completed in the third and fourth fiscal quarters, generating restructuring charges.
Word for word“Restructuring charges were $44.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to workforce reductions announced and substantially completed in the third and fourth fiscal quarters.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRestructuring charges recorded in fiscal 2022 for workforce-related streamlining.
Word for word“Restructuring charges were $ 1.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRestructured the former PCB and Display operating segment, with severance and related charges plus write-downs of abandoned right of use and fixed assets, producing restructuring charges for fiscal 2025.
Word for word“Restructuring charges were $7.7 million and $21.6 million for the years ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to severance and related charges for the restructuring of the former PCB and Display operating segment, as described further in Note 7 "Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets," as well as write-downs of certain right of use assets and fixed assets that were abandoned.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryAnnounced and substantially completed workforce reductions under restructuring plans in the third and fourth fiscal quarters.
Word for word“Restructuring charges were $ 44.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to workforce reductions announced and substantially completed in the third and fourth fiscal quarters.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryKLA recorded small restructuring charges in fiscal 2026 and 2025, mainly severance and related costs from restructuring the former PCB and Display operating segment, plus write-downs of certain right of use assets and fixed assets that were abandoned.
Word for word“Restructuring charges were $1.2 million and $7.7 million for the years ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively, primarily due to severance and related charges for the restructuring of the former PCB and Display operating segment, as described further in Note 6 “Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets,” as well as write-downs of certain right of use assets and fixed assets that were abandoned.” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryManagement periodically approves restructuring plans that include workforce reductions; restructuring charges for fiscal 2026, 2025 and 2024 were mainly severance for restructuring the former PCB and Display segment.
Word for word“Restructuring charges were $ 1.2 million, $ 7.7 million and $ 21.6 million for fiscal years ended June 30, 2026, June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to severance and related charges for the restructuring of the former PCB and Display operating segment, as described further in Note 6 “Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets.”” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryKLA reported the amount of restructuring charges still accrued at the end of fiscal 2026 and 2025.
Word for word“The amounts of restructuring charges accrued were $ 5.3 million and $ 5.9 million as of June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.” 10-K for 2026
| Fiscal year ended | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-30 | $8.9 million | $33.1 million |
| 2017-06-30 | $0 | $440,000 |
| 2018-06-30 | $0 | — |
| 2020-06-30 | $7.7 million | — |
| 2021-06-30 | $12.4 million | — |
| 2022-06-30 | $1 million | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $44 million | — |
| 2024-06-30 | $21.6 million | — |
| 2025-06-30 | $7.7 million | — |
KLA has filed no restructuring notice (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. Companies file one only for a cut they judge material, so many announced layoffs never appear as one. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from KLA’s annual reports (10-K for 2026, 10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-08-06. 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.