PresentationJacob Aarup-AndersenGroup CEO & Member of Executive Board Thank you very much, and good morning, everybody, and welcome to the Carlsberg Q3 2025 Conference Call. So, as I said, my name is Jacob Aarup-Andersen, I'm the Group CEO, and I have with me our Group CFO, Ulrica Fearn; and Vice President, Investor Relations, Peter Kondrup. Before we get into the meat, let me begin by summarizing the key headlines for the quarter. First of all, we delivered strong volume and revenue growth due to the Bri ...

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Core Insights - Meta is increasing the number of employees rated as "Below Expectations" in mid-year performance reviews, aiming for 15-20% of employees in this category for larger teams, up from 12-15% last year [2][6] - The mid-year performance review process is seen as an opportunity for potential exit decisions, with no company-wide terminations planned, unlike earlier this year [4][6] - This change follows a recent layoff of nearly 4,000 employees, about 5% of its workforce, indicating a trend towards more performance-based cuts [6][9] Performance Review Changes - Managers are instructed to classify up to 20% of employees as underperformers, a significant increase from previous years [2][7] - The review process will begin on June 16, with discussions between managers and employees occurring from July to August [5] - The criteria for performance-based cuts include a "Below Expectations" rating or recent formal disciplinary actions [4] Historical Context - The current changes echo a similar adjustment made at the end of 2022, where the share of employees classified as underperformers was roughly doubled [7][8] - Meta's tightening of performance review criteria reflects its strategy to reshape the workforce after years of overhiring [9] Industry Trends - Meta's approach aligns with broader trends in the tech industry, where companies are focusing on performance management and efficiency, as seen with recent layoffs at Microsoft and Google [10]