"DocuSign's Workforce Reduction Amidst Stalled Takeover Talks"
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DocuSign is laying off 6% of its workforce, affecting around 400 employees, mainly in sales and marketing, as part of a restructuring plan expected to cost $28-32 million. This comes amid stalled takeover talks with private equity firms Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman. The company's valuation has dipped from its pandemic peak, prompting the layoffs to strengthen financial efficiency. CEO Allan Thygesen stated that the layoffs were necessary due to the time it will take for new product releases to impact revenues, despite exploring other cost-cutting measures.
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- DocuSign's deal talks with Bain, Hellman & Friedman stall-sources Reuters
- DocuSign to Cut About 6% of Jobs, Laying Off Around 400 Workers The Wall Street Journal
- Why DocuSign Stock Dropped Today The Motley Fool
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