Tencent Shuts Down Layoff Rumors While Announcing Major Leadership Shake-Up
Tencent Shuts Down Layoff Rumors While Announcing Major Leadership Shake-Up
In a statement to Yicai, a Tencent spokesperson clarified that "more than 10 individuals" have been affected by these changes, but the company is not implementing widespread job cuts.Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:TCEHY) officially denied rumors of layoffs and restructuring within the company, while acknowledging recent changes in its leadership structure.
腾讯控股美国存托股票（场外交易：TCEHY）正式否认了有关公司裁员和重组的传言，同时承认了最近领导结构的变化。
This response came after an internal email leaked, informing staff about significant personnel adjustments.
这一回应是在一封内部邮件泄露后发出的，该邮件通知员工公司正在进行重大人员调整。
Key Leadership Changes
关键领导变更
On Oct. 25, the internal email revealed that Zeng Yu, vice president of Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG), would no longer lead the technical line of the IEG or the Technology & Content Platform within the Platform and Content Group.
10月25日，内部邮件透露，腾讯互动娱乐集团（IEG）副总裁曾宇将不再领导IEG的技术线或平台和内容组中的技术与内容平台。
In a statement to Yicai, a Tencent spokesperson clarified that "more than 10 individuals" have been affected by these changes, but the company is not implementing widespread job cuts.
腾讯发言人向第一财经解释说，“受到这些变化影响的人员超过10人”，但公司并未实施大规模裁员。
The spokesperson reiterated that Tencent's subsidiary, TiMi Studio Group, which employs around 6,000 people across 13 studios, is actively recruiting new staff. This contradicts earlier reports suggesting the company might merge teams and lay off about 1,200 employees, representing 20% of its workforce.
发言人重申腾讯子公司光子工作室集团，跨13个工作室雇佣大约6,000人，正在积极招聘新员工。这与先前报道相矛盾，前报道暗示公司可能合并团队，并裁员约1,200名员工，相当于其员工总数的20%。
In addition to addressing rumors about potential job losses, Tencent also denied speculation about a 30% staff cut at its LightSpeed Studios.
除了澄清有关潜在裁员的传言外，腾讯还否认了有关其光子工作室裁员30%的猜测。
Industry Context and Future Prospects
行业背景和未来前景
These leadership changes come at a time when Tencent is reportedly in discussions with Guillemot Brothers Ltd. about strategies to stabilize Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF), which faces several challenges. These talks could lead to a potential buyout of Ubisoft, taking the publisher private.
这些领导层变动发生在腾讯控股（Tencent）据称正在与吉列姆兄弟有限公司(Guillemot Brothers Ltd.)讨论稳定育碧（Ubisoft Entertainment SA，场外交易：UBSFF）的战略，面临多项挑战。这些对话可能导致对育碧的潜在收购，将该出版商私有化。
Price Action: Tencent is currently trading at $53.82, down 0.49% in the past 24 hours, according to Benzinga Pro.
价格走势：腾讯目前以53.82美元交易，过去24小时下跌0.49%，根据Benzinga Pro的数据。
- Tencent May Join Forces For Ubisoft Bid
- 腾讯可能会联手进行育碧的竞购。
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