Planet Labs Slashes Workforce By 17%, Eyes Efficiency Amid Financial Challenges
Planet Labs Slashes Workforce By 17%, Eyes Efficiency Amid Financial Challenges
On Wednesday, Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) announced a reduction in workforce affecting approximately 17% of its employees.
週三，星球實驗室（Planet Labs）（NYSE:PL）宣佈裁員，約17%的員工受到影響。
In an exchange filing, the company announced it would reduce its global workforce by about 180, constituting approximately 17% of its workforce before the cuts.
在一份交易所文件中，這家越南電動汽車創業公司表示，預計今年美國市場的銷售額將增長30到40倍，達到6.4萬美元以上。此外，VinFast確認，這種增長趨勢可以在未來五年內持續。公司宣佈將全球裁員約180人，佔調整前員工總數的約17%。
This decision aligns with the company's strategy to realign resources with market opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and foster long-term growth and profitability.
這一決定符合公司的策略，即通過調整資源與市場機會相匹配、提高運營效率、促進長期增長和盈利能力。
Due to the workforce reduction, the company expects to incur non-recurring charges totaling approximately $9.5 million to $10.5 million before taxes. These charges include severance and other termination benefits.
由於減員，公司預計將在稅前支出約950萬美元至1050萬美元的一次性費用。這些費用包括解僱和其他終止福利。
The company anticipates to record most of these expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
公司預計將在2025財年的第二季度記錄大部分這些支出。
It aims to finalize the headcount reductions, along with associated cash payments, by the end of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025.
它的目標是，截至2025年1月31日財年結束時，完成員工人數的減少和相關現金支付。
Nevertheless, the company affirmed that there have been no revisions to its previously announced financial guidance or targets as stated in its latest earnings update on June 6, 2024.
然而，公司確認，其此前公佈的財務指引或目標，與其在2024年6月6日的最新業績更新中所述保持一致，沒有進行任何修訂。
According to Benzinga Pro, PL stock has lost over 38% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ:UFO).
據Benzinga Pro稱，PL股票在過去一年中下跌超過38%。投資者可以通過Procure Space ETF（納斯達克：UFO）獲得該股票的曝光。
For the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending July 31, 2024, Planet Labs expects revenue to be approximately $59 million to $63 million (street view: 61.93 million).
2025財年第二季度（截至2024年7月31日），星球實驗室預計營業收入約爲5900萬美元至6300萬美元（華爾街預估：6193萬美元）。
Non-GAAP Gross Margin is expected to be in the range of approximately 51% to 53%.
非通用會計原則的毛利率預計在約51%至53%的區間內。
The company sees an adjusted EBITDA loss of approximately ($10) million and ($7) million for the quarter.
公司預計該季度調整後的EBITDA虧損約1,000萬美元至700萬美元。
Price Action: PL shares are trading higher by 1.08% to $1.88 at the last check on Wednesday.
股價表現：星球實驗室（PL）股票週三最後檢查交易價格上漲1.08%，至1.88美元。
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