Declining Revenue Forecast at Bosch
In a recent interview with *Der Tagesspiegel*, Stefan Hartung, chairman of German auto parts supplier Robert Bosch, warned of a revenue decline in the upcoming year. This statement raises concerns about the health of the auto industry, crucial to Europe’s largest economy.
Job Cuts May Increase
Bosch has already announced 7,000 job cuts in Germany, but Hartung did not rule out further reductions. He emphasized the need for government intervention to bolster the industry as it faces significant challenges.
Challenges in the Auto Industry
The warning from Bosch follows Volkswagen's announcement of a profit drop to a three-year low in the third quarter. Workers are expressing discontent, threatening strikes in response to VW's plans to reduce costs through plant closures and pay cuts.
Financial Outlook
Hartung revealed that Bosch's turnover is projected to fall slightly below last year's €92 billion, with return on sales expected to reach a maximum of 4%, significantly below the company’s initial target of a 2% increase over last year's 5%.
Conclusion
As Bosch navigates these financial challenges, Hartung calls for greater support from the government to stabilize the industry and mitigate job losses, highlighting the urgent need for strategic actions in the automotive sector.


CMOC to Acquire Equinox Gold’s Brazilian Mines in $1 Billion Deal to Expand Precious Metals Portfolio
Nvidia Weighs Expanding H200 AI Chip Production as China Demand Surges
Coca-Cola’s Proposed Sale of Costa Coffee Faces Uncertainty Amid Price Dispute
Apple App Store Injunction Largely Upheld as Appeals Court Rules on Epic Games Case
Fortescue Expands Copper Portfolio With Full Takeover of Alta Copper
Evercore Reaffirms Alphabet’s Search Dominance as AI Competition Intensifies
Moore Threads Stock Slides After Risk Warning Despite 600% Surge Since IPO
Rio Tinto Signs Interim Agreement With Yinhawangka Aboriginal Group Over Pilbara Mining Operations
Nomura Expands Alternative Assets Strategy With Focus on Private Debt Acquisitions
Coca-Cola’s Costa Coffee Sale Faces Uncertainty as Talks With TDR Capital Hit Snag
HSBC’s $13.6 Billion Take-Private Offer for Hang Seng Bank Gains Board Backing
California Jury Awards $40 Million in Johnson & Johnson Talc Cancer Lawsuit
Trello Outage Disrupts Users as Access Issues Hit Atlassian’s Work Management Platform
iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures
United Airlines Flight to Tokyo Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure During Takeoff
Air Force One Delivery Delayed to 2028 as Boeing Faces Rising Costs
Korea Zinc Plans $6.78 Billion U.S. Smelter Investment With Government Partnership 



