Lucid Motors Stock Is Falling - What's Going On?

  • Lucid Motors LCID shares are falling on reports of the company looking to cut its workforce.
  • According to an internal memo, Lucid is reportedly planning to slash hundreds of employees to cut costs.
  • The Chief Executive OfficerPeter Rawlinson, is said to have told the employees that the EV startup will cut 18% of its workforce, reported Business Insider.
  • With a total workforce count of about 7,200 at the end of 2022, 18% amounts to approximately 1,290 people.
  • The layoff is expected to affect all levels of the organization, including executives.
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  • The affected employees are eligible for a severance package, including access to career resources, equity and health insurance.
  • Lucid has joined a cohort of technology and mobility startups that have resorted to layoffs recently to reign in the economic consequences.
  • Price Action: LCID shares are trading lower by 7.86 at $7.50 on the last check Tuesday.
  • Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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