AstraZeneca Press Release (02/2/12)
In conjunction with the publication of its full year 2011 results, AstraZeneca announced new restructuring initiatives designed to improve productivity and strengthen the company's commercial, operations and research and development capabilities. This new program is expected to deliver an estimated $1.6 billion in annual benefits by the end of 2014, at an estimated total cost of $2.1 billion. AstraZeneca expects that this restructuring program will affect approximately 7,300 positions.