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.
Electricity 35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 35.2 - Manufacture of gas, and distribution of gaseous fuels through mains 35.22 - Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
350 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
20 August 2013
Employment effect (start)
1 October 2013
Foreseen end date
Description
The Danish based multinational energy distribution company Dong Energy is to cut 350 to 400 jobs.
The restructuring is announced to result from changing market conditions. Earlier this year, this had already led the company to dismiss 324 staff in Denmark.
The company employs about 7,000 staff worldwide.
Update 12-09-2013: After negotiations with worker representatives, the management announced 200 immidiate dismissals that are part of a total of 350 job cuts.
Sources
12 September 2013: Borsen.dk
20 August 2013: Borsen.dk
20 August 2013: Dong Energy
Citation
Eurofound (2013), Dong Energy, Internal restructuring in Denmark, factsheet number 75824, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/75824.
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