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Schaeffler Targets 1,300 Job Cuts With Early Pension Push

Bloomberg Markets
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Schaeffler AG plans to cut its German workforce through an expanded phased-retirement program as weak automotive demand continues to pressure the supplier.

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