Viavi Solutions layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Viavi Solutions reported in its annual reports, 2024 to 2026, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 3,600 to approximately 4,100.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 3,600 | June 29, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 3,600 | June 28, 2025 |
| 10-K for 2026 | approximately 4,100 | June 27, 2026 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryThe company stated it may continue to engage in targeted restructuring events to consolidate operations and align businesses.
Word for word“We may continue to engage in targeted restructuring events, to consolidate our operations and align our businesses in response to market conditions and our current investment strategy.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company said it has engaged in restructuring activities, including ones initiated during fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2024, with risks tied to anticipated workforce reductions outside the U.S.
Word for word“We have from time-to-time engaged in restructuring activities to realign our cost base with current and anticipated future market conditions, including ones initiated during fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2024.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company said it is executing a previously announced restructuring plan initiated in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 to better align its business with the current environment.
Word for word“We expect the end market weakness in NE and SE to persist through the end of this calendar year and are executing on the previously announced restructuring plan initiated in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 to better align our business with the current environment.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe filing states the company has engaged in restructuring activities, including restructuring programs initiated during fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2024, and may continue targeted restructuring events.
Word for word“Operational Risks Our restructuring activities could adversely affect our business and results of operations.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company reports a restructuring and related charge in its non-GAAP reconciliation for fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024.
Word for word“Restructuring and related charges 0.7 0.1 % 13.6 1.4 % Litigation settlement (1.3) (0.1) % — — % Total related to Cost of Revenues and Operating Expenses 96.4 8.9 % 94.2 9.4 % Non-GAAP measures $ 153.9 14.2 % $ 115.0 11.5 %” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe filing refers to workforce reductions that may be delayed in highly regulated locations outside the U.S. as a risk tied to its restructuring programs.
Word for word“Significant risks associated with these types of actions that may impair our ability to achieve the anticipated cost reductions or disrupt our business include delays in the implementation of anticipated workforce reductions in highly regulated locations outside of the U.S. and the failure to meet operational targets due to the loss of key employees.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company announced the Fiscal 2026 restructuring plan, which includes a global workforce reduction, facilities rationalization and asset write-offs.
Word for word“During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, a restructuring plan was announced (the Fiscal 2026 Plan), which is intended to improve operational efficiencies, better align the Company’s workforce with current business needs and strategic growth opportunities and the integration of recently acquired businesses.” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryThe company expects about 5% of its global workforce to be affected by the Fiscal 2026 Plan.
Word for word“The Company expects approximately 5% of its global workforce to be affected.” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryThe company expects annual gross cost savings from the Fiscal 2026 Plan once it is complete.
Word for word“The Company estimates annualized gross cost savings of approximately $30.0 million upon completion of the Fiscal 2026 plan, excluding any one-time charges, as a result of the restructuring activities.” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryThe company expects most of the Fiscal 2026 Plan to be finished by the end of calendar year 2026.
Word for word“The Company expects that a substantial portion of the plan will be completed by the end of calendar year 2026.” 10-K for 2026
| Fiscal year ended | Severance costs | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-02 | $3.5 million | $10.5 million | $19.3 million |
| 2017-07-01 | — | $21.6 million | $28.6 million |
| 2019-06-29 | — | $15.4 million | $13.9 million |
| 2020-06-27 | — | $3.5 million | $5.2 million |
| 2021-07-03 | — | −$1.6 million | — |
| 2022-07-02 | — | −$100,000 | — |
| 2023-07-01 | — | $12.1 million | — |
| 2025-06-28 | — | $700,000 | $12.4 million |
| 2026-06-27 | — | $15.9 million | $12.7 million |
Viavi Solutions filed 4 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 Viavi Solutions’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 2026-08-13. 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.