Expected Steps and Timeline

• Announcement of concrete measures: More precise information on affected areas and functions is expected in the coming weeks.
• Negotiations on social plan and reconciliation of interests: The works council and company management are expected to negotiate modalities such as partial retirement, transfer solutions, internal transfers, and voluntary programs.
• Staggered implementation: The reduction is likely to take place in phases to enable parallel processes such as qualification and transfers.
• Technological orientation: In Europe, a stronger focus on highly automated, value-added manufacturing is expected; detailed decisions on specific lines in Regensburg will be communicated separately.

For Regensburg, it remains crucial which functions will be strengthened locally in the future and which standardized manufacturing steps will be relocated in the long term. Clarity is expected to emerge gradually over the course of the upcoming negotiation and planning rounds.

Impact on Regensburg and Regional Value Creation

The Regensburg site is considered an important hub for optoelectronic semiconductors throughout the group. In the coming months, it should become clear how research, development, and highly automated production will be balanced locally. For regional value creation, it is expected that universities, research institutions, and suppliers will readjust their cooperation, for example through joint training and transfer programs.

Companies in the area should prepare for possible fluctuations in demand and consider options for diversification as well as for qualifying their personnel.

Guidance for Employees

• Seek advice early: Employees should contact the works council, HR department, and employment agency in the coming weeks to clarify individual options.
• Update profiles: Update CV, project list, and skills profile promptly; have certificates and proof of qualifications ready.
• Plan qualification: Courses in automation, sensor technology, quality assurance, data analysis, or project management can strengthen internal and external employability.
• Check mobility: Internal transfers and cross-site tasks can ease transitions; keep an eye on deadlines and application windows.

Role of Politics and Institutions

For the region, funding instruments, accelerated approvals for innovation projects, and supportive qualification programs will be particularly relevant in the coming months. Coordinated initiatives by the state, municipality, chamber of commerce, employment agency, and academia can cushion transitions and promote investments in higher-value manufacturing.