Amazon drops $1.4 billion iRobot deal after EU veto threat
CEO Colin Angle stepped down as the company embarks on a restructuring plan that will result in about 350 job cuts.
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CEO Colin Angle stepped down as the company embarks on a restructuring plan that will result in about 350 job cuts.
The robot vacuum company is based in Massachusetts, meaning some of the terminated employees are likely Warren's constituents.
The maker of the circular-shaped Roomba vacuum said it will undergo a restructuring plan and will lay off about 31% of its staff and its CEO will depart
Amazon called off its purchase of robot vacuum maker iRobot on Monday, blaming “undue and disproportionate regulatory hurdles" after the European Union signaled its objection to the deal. The companies said in joint statement that they were disappointed but mutually agreed to terminate the acquisition. The deal faced antitrust scrut...
Amazon has called off its purchase of iRobot, blaming "undue and disproportionate regulatory hurdles" after the European Union signaled its objection to the deal