Disney to lay off 7,000 workers, says CEO Bob Iger

Disney is set to lay off 7,000 workers, CEO Bob Iger said on the company’s earnings call on Wednesday.

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The company is targeting a total of $5.5 billion in savings, some of which will come from downsizing, Iger said.

“This reorganization will result in a more cost effective, coordinated and streamlined approach to our operations,” said Iger. “I don’t take this decision lightly.”

The job cuts will coincide with a restructuring that will split the company into three core businesses: Disney Entertainment, ESPN and Disney Parks, Iger said.

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