With the reorganization that’s been happening lately, and hearing there may be more changes coming, it seems like it could be part of preparing the company for a smoother acquisition.
In situations like this, layoffs sometimes continue periodically leading up to a sale. After the deal is completed, there’s often another round of restructuring during the integration phase, which can happen about six months to a year after the sale. In some cases, there may even be another round if the acquiring company decides to consolidate teams or overlapping roles.