[8-K] Intel Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Intel (INTC) filed an 8-K covering two material items.

Item 2.02 – Results: A furnished press release (Ex. 99.1) contains full Q2-25 GAAP and non-GAAP figures and Q3 outlook; those numbers are not repeated in this filing.

Item 2.05 – 2025 Restructuring Plan: Approved 10-Jul-25 and announced 24-Jul-25, the programme will cut the core workforce by 15 % by FY-25, streamline layers and redirect spending to client & server lines while exiting lower-priority businesses.

Financial impact: Intel expects $1.9 bn total charges; $1.8 bn will be booked in Q2-25. Components are $1.4 bn cash severance and $416 m non-cash asset impairments tied to business exits and real-estate consolidation. Actions should be “substantially complete” by Q4-25.

Forward-looking language cautions that timing, costs and savings may change.

Near-term GAAP earnings will absorb large charges, but management signals longer-term margin expansion and tighter strategic focus.

Positive

• 15 % workforce reduction positions Intel to lower ongoing operating expenses after FY-25.
• $416 m impairment signals exit from non-core assets, reallocating capital to core client/server businesses.

Negative

• $1.8 bn Q2-25 restructuring charge will materially depress near-term GAAP earnings.
• 15 % headcount cut introduces execution and talent-loss risk.
• Forward-looking statements highlight uncertainty around timing, savings and overall effectiveness.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR – Big one-off hit now, potential OPEX relief later; net near-term negative.

The $1.9 bn charge (≈2 % of 2024 revenue) drags Q2 GAAP EPS and may pressure FY-25 guidance. However, a 15 % staff cut could trim annual run-rate costs by well over $2 bn, improving long-term operating margin if execution is smooth. Exiting non-core assets aligns resources with x86 client and server franchises, but scale loss in ancillary segments could limit diversification. Management left savings estimates out, signalling uncertainty. Overall impact: negative in the next two quarters, potentially neutral-to-positive beyond 2025.

Corporate Restructuring Specialist

TL;DR – Plan is impactful; success hinges on implementation speed and talent retention.

Recognising 95 % of expected charges up front indicates decisive action and reduces overhang. Cash severance dominates, suggesting limited asset write-downs beyond listed impairments. Completing by Q4-25 sets an aggressive timeline; cultural change programmes often exceed expectations. Investor attention should focus on employee engagement metrics and any delays that inflate costs. From a restructuring standpoint, clarity on charge composition is positive, but 15 % headcount risk could impair innovation if reductions reach engineering groups.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025

INTEL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			000-06217			94-1672743
(State or other jurisdiction			(Commission			(IRS Employer
of incorporation)			File Number)			Identification No.)
2200 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, California						95054-1549
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2025, Intel Corporation (“Intel” or the "Company") issued a press release announcing the financial results of its second quarter ended June 28, 2025 and forward-looking statements relating to its third quarter of 2025. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The attached press release includes non-GAAP financial measures relating to our operations and forecasted outlook. Certain of these non-GAAP measures will be used in Intel’s earnings conference for the second quarter of 2025. In addition, the attached press release includes reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures, as well as an explanation of how management uses these non-GAAP measures and the reasons why management views these measures as providing useful information for investors. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to these results should be carefully evaluated.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Report and the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 are furnished and shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 2.05    Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

The Audit & Finance Committee (the "Audit Committee") of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Intel, in connection with the Company's management team, has approved an enterprise-wide initiative started in second quarter of 2025 to fundamentally transform our culture and the way in which we operate, which is designed to simplify the way we do business and drive transparency and accountability across the company which was communicated to employees on July 24, 2025. The Audit Committee approved the initiative on July 10, 2025. As part of this transformation, we implemented the 2025 Restructuring Plan to lower expenses, streamline our organizational structure and reduce management layers across functions while reallocating resources toward our core client and server businesses by reducing investment in lower-priority programs and initiatives. The Company expects these headcount reduction initiatives will reduce our core Intel workforce by 15% by the end of fiscal 2025. As a result of initiating and deploying the 2025 Restructuring Plan, the Company expects to recognize $1.9 billion of restructuring charges related to these actions, of which the Company is recognizing $1.8 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The restructuring actions, which are expected to be substantially complete by the fourth quarter of 2025 are primarily comprised of the following:

▪Headcount reductions: The Company is recognizing pre-tax employee severance and related employee exit charges of $1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025, the substantial majority of which will be cash settled in future periods.

▪Business Exits and Real Estate Consolidations: The Company is recognizing non-cash asset impairment charges of $416 million in the second quarter of 2025, resulting from the exit of certain non-core lines of business and the consolidation and exit of certain real estate properties.

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This Item 2.05 contains forward-looking statements with respect to the Company's cost and capital reduction initiatives, including with respect to the timing and amount of future cash expenditures. Such statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including those associated with: changes in the Company’s business, prospects and strategy; changes in the Company’s restructuring plans; changes in the timing and execution of the Company's cost and capital reduction initiatives; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s 2024 Form 10-K, Q1 2025 Form 10-Q, Q2 2025 Form 10-Q and other filings with the SEC. All information herein reflects management's expectations as of the date hereof, unless an earlier date is specified. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, new developments, or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure may be required by law.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

The following exhibits are provided as part of this Report:

Exhibit Number			Description
99.1			Press Release entitled “Intel Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results” dated July 24, 2025.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL and included as Exhibit 101.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

INTEL CORPORATION (Registrant)

Date:

July 24, 2025

By:

/s/ DAVID ZINSNER

David Zinsner

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Principal Financial Officer

FAQ

How large are the restructuring charges Intel (INTC) announced in its July 24 2025 8-K?

Intel expects $1.9 billion in total restructuring charges, with $1.8 billion recognised in Q2 2025.

What percentage of its workforce will Intel reduce under the 2025 Restructuring Plan?

The company plans to cut approximately 15 % of its core workforce by the end of fiscal 2025.

When does Intel expect the restructuring actions to be substantially complete?

Management targets substantial completion by Q4 2025.

What are the main components of Intel’s $1.9 billion restructuring charge?

The charge consists of $1.4 billion in cash severance and $416 million in non-cash asset impairments.

Does the 8-K include Intel’s Q2 2025 financial results?

Detailed results are in the furnished press release (Ex. 99.1); the 8-K itself does not list specific revenue or EPS figures.

Which business areas will Intel prioritise after the restructuring?

Resources will be reallocated toward the company’s core client and server businesses, with reduced investment in lower-priority programs.