UPS announces VRP results

UPS has announced the results of its Voluntary Retirement Plan (VRP).

Under the VRP, which was introduced on 25 April, a select group of US based, retirement-eligible employees were offered a financial buyout to retire.

In a statement issued yesterday (24 July), UPS said: “Participants in the plan will depart on a staggered schedule over the next twelve months to maintain business continuity.

“The company does not expect significant savings in 2018 from the VRP, full savings from the program will be realized upon completion after the second quarter 2019. UPS recorded a pre-tax transformation charge of $263 million in the second quarter, due primarily to VRP severance expense.

“This initiative will reduce UPS headcount and lower ongoing staffing expense. At full run rate, the initiative will generate annual savings of around $200m.”