Schaeffler expands Germany partial retirement offer, takes EUR 51 million hit in 2026

• Schaeffler expanded its partial-retirement offer in Germany to cut costs at domestic sites amid strong employee demand.
• Program, agreed with the Group Works Council, uses block models with active and passive phases lasting 2 to 8 years.
• About 20% of eligible employees, roughly 1,300 staff, are expected to take the offer.
• Move triggers a one-off expense of EUR 51 million in 2026, booked as a special item.
• Management expects savings to start in 2027.

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