Sandvik implements the first phase of restructuring initiatives in Machining

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Sandvik (OTC:SDVKY) has initiated the first phase of its restructuring plan for its Machining business area, previously announced on May 20, 2025. The restructuring measures aim to enhance operational efficiency and margin resilience through 2025-2030.

The initiative is expected to generate annual savings of SEK 380 million, with 40% of savings realized by end-2025 and 90% by end-2026. The restructuring will incur costs of SEK 570 million in Q2 2025, including SEK 20 million in non-cash items. The plan involves workforce reduction of approximately 350 employees.

Positive

• Expected annual savings of SEK 380 million from restructuring
• 40% of savings to be realized by end of 2025, 90% by end of 2026
• Strategic initiative to improve operational efficiency and margin resilience

Negative

• One-time restructuring costs of SEK 570 million in Q2 2025
• Workforce reduction of approximately 350 employees
• SEK 20 million in non-cash charges

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STOCKHOLM, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, Sandvik  announced that restructuring measures will be implemented in the business area Machining during the course of the 2025-2030 period (Sandvik Capital Markets Day: Advancing to 2030), aimed at driving operational efficiency, margin resilience and support growth opportunities. The measures include optimizing the structure of the organization and consolidation of productions units.

Today, Sandvik announces the implementation of the first phase of these initiatives.

The estimated annual savings from these measures is about SEK 380 million. Around 40% of the run-rate savings will be realized by the end of 2025 and 90% run rate will be achieved by the end of 2026. 

Costs related to the restructuring are expected to amount to SEK 570 million, which will be reported as non-recurring costs and as items affecting comparability in EBITA in the second quarter 2025.

Of the total charge, approximately SEK 20 million are non-cash items and the remaining mainly refers to redundancies of some 350 employees in total.

Stockholm, June 24, 2025
Sandvik AB

For further information, contact Louise Tjeder, VP Investor relations, phone: +46 (0) 70782 6374 or Johannes Hellström, Press and Media Relations Manager, phone: +46 (0) 70721 1008

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Sandvik implements the first phase of restructuring initiatives in Machining

FAQ

What are the expected cost savings from Sandvik's (SDVKY) restructuring initiative?

Sandvik expects annual savings of SEK 380 million, with 40% realized by end-2025 and 90% by end-2026.

How many jobs will be affected by Sandvik's 2025 restructuring plan?

The restructuring plan will result in approximately 350 employee redundancies.

What are the restructuring costs for Sandvik's Machining division in Q2 2025?

The restructuring costs will amount to SEK 570 million, including SEK 20 million in non-cash items, reported as non-recurring costs in Q2 2025.

When will Sandvik complete its Machining restructuring initiative?

The restructuring measures will be implemented during the 2025-2030 period, with the first phase beginning in June 2025.

What is the purpose of Sandvik's Machining restructuring program?

The restructuring aims to drive operational efficiency, improve margin resilience, and support growth opportunities through organizational optimization and production unit consolidation.