UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 30, 2011
SunPower Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
001-34166
(Commission File Number)
| Delaware | 94-3008969 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
77 Rio Robles, San Jose, California 95134
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(408) 240-5500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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| Item 2.05 | Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. |
On November 30, 2011, management of SunPower Corporation (“SunPower”) approved a previously announced company-wide restructuring program to accelerate operating cost reduction and improve overall operating efficiency. In connection with this plan, which is expected to be completed within the next 12 months, SunPower expects to eliminate approximately 125 positions, representing approximately 2% of SunPower's global workforce, including approximately 75 employees in the U.S. As a result, SunPower expects to record restructuring charges totaling $9 million to $17 million, composed of severance benefits, lease and related termination costs, and other associated costs, the majority of which will likely be recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. SunPower expects greater than 80% of these charges to be cash.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| SUNPOWER CORPORATION | ||
| Date: December 6, 2011 | By: | /S/ DENNIS V. ARRIOLA |
| Name: | Dennis V. Arriola | |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |