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.
Wholesale / Retail 47 - Retail trade 47.8 - Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories 47.8 - Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories
1,300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
22 August 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
AAA Auto, the largest used car dealer in Central Europe, has announced 1,300 dismissals in five European countries due to a financial loss of EUR 5.3 million. The workforce reduction affecting one third of the personnel has been implemented since the beginning of 2008.The firm currently employs roughly 2,500 people.
Sources
22 August 2008: Hospodárske noviny
Citation
Eurofound (2008), AAA Auto, Internal restructuring in European Union, factsheet number 66975, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/66975.