US Cybersecurity Firm Announces Workforce Reduction

(MENAFN) US-headquartered cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has unveiled a decision to reduce its global headcount by 500 roles, representing roughly 5 percent of its entire employee base.

This move was disclosed in a recent regulatory filing, signaling a significant shift in the company's operational approach.

According to the announcement made on Tuesday, the downsizing is part of “a strategic plan (the ‘Plan’) to evolve its operations to yield greater efficiencies as the company continues to scale its business with focus and discipline to meet its goal of USD10 billion in ending Annual Recurring Revenue.”

The company emphasized that this restructuring is aimed at improving productivity and maintaining a disciplined growth trajectory.

Despite the reduction, CrowdStrike noted that it intends to continue recruitment efforts in key business segments over the course of its fiscal year, which concludes on January 31, 2026. This suggests that the firm remains committed to expanding in specific, high-priority areas even as it trims down in others.

Financially, CrowdStrike anticipates incurring costs between USD36 million and USD53 million in connection with the restructuring.

Approximately USD7 million of this is expected to be recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, with the bulk of the remaining expenses projected for the second quarter.

The company explained that “these charges primarily consist of approximately USD19 million to USD26 million of future cash expenditures related to severance payments, employee benefits, and related costs; and approximately USD10 million to USD20 million in non-cash charges for stock-based compensation.”

Furthermore, CrowdStrike clarified that it will exclude these restructuring-related expenses from its non-GAAP financial metrics.

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