Broadcom

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About Broadcom

Broadcom Inc. is an American semiconductor and software company.

CEO: Hock Tan

Year Established: 1997

Last Year's Revenue (in billions): $175.35

Stock Symbol: AVGO

Headquarters Location: San Jose, CA

*As of 2023-11-20

Recent Layoff Information
Total Employees Employees Laid Off (Estimated Yearly Total[1]) Date of Last Layoff
20,000 401 November 2023
Total Employees 20,000
Employees Laid Off (Estimated Yearly Total[1]) 401
Date of Last Layoff November 2023
Layoffs This Year
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Are More Layoffs Expected?

It is difficult to say definitively whether or not there will be more layoffs at Broadcom in the next year. However, there are a few factors that suggest that it is possible.

Broadcom has a history of layoffs. The company has a history of laying off employees in times of economic uncertainty. For example, in 2009, Broadcom laid off over 2,000 employees, and in 2020, the company laid off over 1,000 employees.

The current economic climate is uncertain. The global economy is facing a number of challenges, including inflation, rising interest rates, and the war in Ukraine. These challenges could lead to a recession, which would likely result in layoffs at Broadcom.

Broadcom is integrating VMware. Broadcom recently acquired VMware for $61 billion. This acquisition could lead to layoffs, as Broadcom may eliminate redundant positions.

Of course, there is also a chance that Broadcom will not have any more layoffs in the next year. The company's financial performance has been strong, and it is possible that the company will be able to avoid layoffs by continuing to grow and expand.

Reason for Layoffs

There are a few reasons why Broadcom is laying off employees. First, the company is trying to eliminate redundant positions. VMware and Broadcom have some overlapping businesses, and Broadcom doesn't need two people doing the same job. Second, Broadcom is trying to save money. The company is hoping that the layoffs will help it to achieve its goal of $8.5 billion in operating EBITDA by 2025.

The layoffs are expected to take place over the next few months. Affected employees will be notified in the coming weeks. Broadcom is providing severance packages to employees who are laid off.

The layoffs are the latest in a series of cost-cutting measures at Broadcom. The company has also been reducing its reliance on contractors and consultants. These measures are helping Broadcom to improve its margins, but they are also causing some pain for employees.

The layoffs are a reminder of the challenges that can come with mergers and acquisitions. Broadcom is not the first company to lay off employees after acquiring another company. In fact, layoffs are often common in the tech industry, where companies are constantly trying to adapt to changing market conditions.

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[1]Layoff totals are the totals over the past year and not most recent round of layoffs. Totals will not be exact as it is not possible to track at that level of detail in real time. All information is gathered from SEC filings, WARN notices, news articles, social media posts, and users who post on our site. Layoffinsider uses various ai tools to help gather the data which is then reviewed by humans and cross checked for validity. If you suspect there is incorrect data then please reach out to us for prompt investigation. We want to be the number one trusted source for tracking layoffs.

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