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CEO pay

This is the thing we're not talking about enough. https://www.startribune.com/us-bancorps-ceo-pay-increased-14percent-in-2024/601233686

U.S. Bancorp’s CEO pay increased 14% in 2024
Andrew Cecere realized $15.9 million in total compensation for 2024


Rapt Therapeutics - Let's see how this one plays out.

Not sure about layoffs but here we go...

GSK Acquires Rapt Therapeutics for $2.2 Billion

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/astellas-ceo-bd-plan-takeda-us-layoffs-chugai-chase-name-recognition

The pharma industry saw several significant developments. GSK acquired Rapt Therapeutics for $2.2 billion, primarily for a phase 2 food allergy dr-g. Takeda is laying off 243 U.S. neuroscience employees ahead of Trintellix's patent expiry. Pfizer sold its 11.7% stake in ViiV Healthcare to Shionogi for $1.9 billion. Astellas CEO stated the company will not pursue "rescue BD" despite an upcoming patent cliff. Chugai seeks greater name recognition and external partnerships as part of its long-term strategy.


Moonshot Games confirmed employee layoffs

Moonshot Games Reduces Staff to Support Wildgate

https://xboxera.com/2026/01/23/moonshot-games-developers-of-wildgate-confirm-layoffs/

Moonshot Games confirmed employee layoffs to media outlets. This decision aims to continue supporting their game, Wildgate. The parent company, Dreamhaven, released a statement regarding the changes. Wildgate's recent Epic Games Store launch did not sustain the entire development team size. The studio plans future content updates for the game, including a progression system.


Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake and more cancelled by Ubisoft, with layoffs potentially on the horizon

It also appears that more layoffs may be in Ubisoft's future too. We already knew that their Halifax studio is being shuttered, but according to VGC, the company is also considering the sale of other assets. On top of this, CFO Frederick Duguet said, "There are some people who will be refocused on other big projects, and some may leave the company." An exact figure wasn't specified in terms of staff members being moved or laid off.

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-remake-and-more-cancelled-by-ubisoft-with-layoffs-potentially-on-the-horizon