Embracer Group announces restructuring plan, layoffs & studio closures expected
While CEO Lars Wingefors announced that layoffs will be happening, he could not provide forecasts on just how many jobs will be terminated.
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While CEO Lars Wingefors announced that layoffs will be happening, he could not provide forecasts on just how many jobs will be terminated.
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