Restructuring Announcement

Summary

Restructuring Announcement Automattic · April 2, 2025 Earlier today, CEO Matt Mullenweg shared with Automattic employees the following message. I have had to make difficult decisions to protect Automattic’s long-term future. This post will outline why the changes are happening and the next steps in our organizational restructuring. I wish to be transparent and acknowledge immediately that this will be difficult news to hear. We will do everything to ensure that all Automatticians, those staying and those leaving, are supported. Why We’re Making Changes We have reached an important crossroads. While our revenue continues to grow, Automattic operates in a highly competitive market, and technology is evolving at unprecedented levels. To support our customers and products, we must improve our productivity, profitability, and capacity to invest. As difficult as this decision has been, we are restructuring the company to: Become more agile and responsive. Break down silos that have created inefficiencies. Focus on product quality, doing fewer things better. Ensure a viable financial model for long-term success. What This Means This restructuring will result in an approximately 16% workforce reduction. HR will email those impacted to inform them they will leave Automattic with financial and support benefits. Supporting Those Affected This process is complex with Automatticians in 90 countries, but we’re committed to communicating clearly and compassionately. Colleagues who will be leaving will receive: A comprehensive package covering severance pay and benefits. Retention of company laptops. Job placement resources. They also have our enduring gratitude for their time with the company. Looking Forward Automattic has multiple products with world-touching potential in WordPress and beyond. I’m confident we will come out of this situation in a better position, poised to create a vibrant, profitable, well-designed company that will continue our mission to democratize the inter...