Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Norlys is undergoing a significant restructuring, cutting approximately 240 jobs in its customer-facing division—around 10% of that unit’s workforce. The layoffs follow years of expansion, including mergers and the 2024 acquisition of Telia Denmark, which introduced operational overlaps and rising costs. The new director aims to simplify the organization by reducing layers and expenses. This move responds to a financial downturn, with a recent loss of DKK 420 million. However, the restructuring risks impacting customer satisfaction in a highly competitive telecom market.
Norlys operates throughout Denmark and employs about 4,500 staff in total, with roughly 2,450 in customer‑service roles
Eurofound (2025), Norlys, Merger/Acquisition in Denmark, factsheet number 203221, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203221.