全球裁员约3000人，沃尔沃汽车“瘦身”落地

Group 1 - Volvo Cars announced a global layoff plan affecting approximately 3,000 employees, primarily in Sweden, representing about 15% of its global office workforce [1] - The layoffs include 1,000 consultant positions, around 1,200 positions in Sweden, and employees in other global markets, with negotiations already underway with relevant unions [1][2] - The restructuring is expected to incur a one-time cost of up to 1.5 billion Swedish Krona (approximately 1.127 billion RMB), impacting the company's financial performance in Q2 and extending into the following year [1] Group 2 - Volvo Cars has initiated a cost optimization and cash action plan totaling 18 billion Swedish Krona (approximately 13.635 billion RMB), with the layoffs being a part of this strategy aimed at reducing costs and ensuring profitability [2] - The plan allocates 3 billion Swedish Krona (approximately 2.254 billion RMB) for variable cost reductions, 5 billion Swedish Krona (approximately 3.756 billion RMB) for cutting indirect expenses, and 10 billion Swedish Krona (approximately 7.513 billion RMB) for cash flow control [2] Group 3 - In Q1, Volvo Cars reported revenues of 82.9 billion Swedish Krona (approximately 62.282 billion RMB), a year-on-year decline of about 11.7%, with EBIT dropping by approximately 70% [3] - The company delivered 172,200 new vehicles in Q1, reflecting a 6% decrease year-on-year, and emphasized the need to enhance cash flow and reduce costs amid market volatility [3] - Volvo Cars plans to accelerate its electrification process, with electric vehicle sales accounting for 43% of total sales in Q1, and has launched a new pure electric model, the ES90 [3] Group 4 - Volvo Cars aims to adopt more targeted strategies in product, technology, and manufacturing across different regions, with a focus on the Chinese and U.S. markets [4] - The company plans to introduce its first range-extended plug-in hybrid model in China, indicating its capability to customize products based on market demands [4] - The growing diversity in consumer preferences in China highlights the potential of hybrid models, as evidenced by the increasing sales of brands that have previously entered the hybrid market [4]