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by srajabi 782 days ago
https://archive.is/L0BdY

Summary:

* Spotify’s Layoff Impact: CEO Daniel Ek was surprised by the significant operational challenges following the layoff of 1,500 employees.

* Financial Performance: Despite achieving record profits of €168 million and revenue growth, Spotify missed its targets for profitability and user growth.

* Investor Reaction: Shares increased by over 8% after the earnings report, reflecting investor confidence.

* Long-Term Strategy: Despite short-term issues, Spotify believes the layoffs were necessary for long-term profitability.