Vmware layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Vmware reported in its annual reports, 2021 to 2023, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 34,000 to approximately 38,300.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2021 | approximately 34,000 | As of January 29, 2021 |
| 10-K for 2022 | approximately 37,500 | January 28, 2022 |
| 10-K for 2023 | approximately 38,300 | February 3, 2023 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryVMware eliminated about 280 positions under a realignment action and recognized severance-related realignment expenses; actions were substantially complete by the end of fiscal 2021.
Word for word“As a result of this action, approximately 280 positions were eliminated during the year ended January 29, 2021.” 10-K for 2021
Our summaryVMware eliminated about 1,100 positions under a realignment plan and recognized severance-related realignment expenses; actions were completed during fiscal 2021.
Word for word“As a result of these actions, approximately 1,100 positions were eliminated during the year ended January 31, 2020.” 10-K for 2021
Our summaryThe company recognized severance-related realignment expenses for that action.
Word for word“VMware recognized $ 42 million of severance-related realignment expenses during the year ended January 29, 2021 on the consolidated statements of income.” 10-K for 2022
Our summaryThe company recognized severance-related realignment expenses for those actions.
Word for word“VMware recognized $ 79 million of severance-related realignment expenses during the year ended January 31, 2020 on the consolidated statements of income.” 10-K for 2022
Our summaryVMware approved a plan to cease business operations in Russia, eliminating about 80 positions.
Word for word“As a result of this action, approximately 80 positions were eliminated during the second quarter of fiscal 2023.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryVMware approved a plan to streamline operations and realign resources, eliminating positions and recording severance-related expenses.
Word for word“As a result of this action, during the year ended January 29, 2021, approximately 280 positions were eliminated and $ 42 million of severance-related realignment expenses were recognized on the consolidated statements of income.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryVMware approved a plan to streamline operations and shift positions to lower cost locations, eliminating positions and recording severance-related expenses.
Word for word“As a result of these actions, during the year ended January 31, 2020, approximately 1,100 positions were eliminated and $ 79 million of severance-related realignment expenses were recognized on the consolidated statements of income.” 10-K for 2023
| Fiscal year ended | Restructuring charges |
|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | $52 million |
| 2019-02-01 | $9 million |
| 2020-01-31 | $79 million |
| 2021-01-29 | $42 million |
| 2022-01-28 | $1 million |
| 2023-02-03 | $8 million |
Vmware filed 1 restructuring notice (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 Vmware’s annual reports (10-K for 2023, 10-K for 2022, 10-K for 2021) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2023-03-28. 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.