Core Viewpoint - Procter & Gamble (P&G) is implementing a significant restructuring program that includes cutting 7,000 jobs, approximately 15% of its non-manufacturing workforce, in response to slowing growth and the impact of tariffs [1][2][5] Company Summary - P&G's job cuts were announced by CFO Andre Schulten during the Deutsche Bank Consumer Conference, with the company employing 108,000 people globally as of June 30 [2] - The company is facing challenges in its largest market, the U.S., where North American organic sales increased by only 1% in the fiscal third quarter [2] - P&G plans to raise prices in the upcoming fiscal year due to tariffs, expecting a 3 to 4 cent per share impact on fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and a projected $600 million headwind from tariffs before taxes in fiscal 2026 [3][4] - The restructuring will involve a reevaluation of P&G's portfolio, supply chain restructuring, and corporate organization slimming, with non-core costs estimated between $1 billion to $1.6 billion before taxes [4] - The restructuring is seen as a necessary step to ensure long-term growth, despite the immediate challenges faced by the company [5] Market Reaction - Following the announcement of job cuts, P&G's shares fell over 1% in morning trading, with the stock down 2% year-to-date, underperforming the S&P 500, which has gained more than 1% [6]