SPWR 10162012 8-K
 

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): October 12, 2012
 
 

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 October 12, 2012, the Board of Directors of SunPower Corporation (“SunPower”) approved a reorganization 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 900 positions primarily in the Philippines, representing approximately 15% of SunPower's global workforce.  As a result, SunPower expects to record restructuring charges totaling $10 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 2012. SunPower expects greater than 90% of these charges to be cash.



SIGNATURE

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: October 15, 2012
By:
/S/ CHARLES D. BOYNTON
 
Name:
Charles D. Boynton
 
Title:
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer