HTC trims jobs in its US operations

From CNET News.com: HTC has confirmed a reduction of staff at its US offices.

The phone maker said in a statement that the cuts were a "decisive action" by HTC to "streamline and optimize [its] organization and improve efficiencies after several years of aggressive growth."

The news was first reported by The Verge on Friday, and later confirmed by AllThingsD on Sunday.

No details were given by HTC on the number of layoffs, let alone the kind of employees targeted for cuts. Sources familiar with the matter speaking to AllThingsD said about 30 jobs were cut, while executives retained their positions.

"This is a hard decision that has direct impact on people who have contributed to the growth HTC has experienced the past several years," the statement read. "However, to achieve our long-term goals as a business and return maximum value to our shareholders, this is a necessary step to drive ongoing innovation, ensure our ability to create strong products like the HTC One, and forge strong customer relationships that solidify our future."

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