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Virgin Orbit to Cut Workforce by 85%

March 30, 2023

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Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc. on Thursday said it reduced its headcount by about 675 employees, about 85% of its workforce, to reduce expenses as it has been unable to secure meaningful funding.

Shares nosedived 39% to 21 cents in after-hours trading.

The company, which launches satellites, said it expects the workforce reduction to be substantially complete by April 3, according to a regulatory filing.

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