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Spanish Restructuring Means Telefónica Profits Are Hit

Telefónica has posted a €5.4bn ($7.2bn) profit for the full 2011 financial year, almost 50% less than the €10.2bn profit it recorded in 2010. The Spanish operator group has felt the impact of its workforce restructuring plans in Spain.

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