UniFirst Corporation to Recognize Impairment of Investment in CRM System
As the Company has previously disclosed, it has been working on a CRM systems project to modernize and improve its current capabilities. The Company has worked with a well-regarded third-party contractor to develop the custom-built applications and interfaces. This project experienced repeated delays due primarily to significant quality issues with the stability and performance of the underlying code. Based on the Company’s analysis of the project together with input from outside consultants, including the lead third-party contractor, the Company has now determined that it is no longer probable that the current version of the CRM system that was being developed will be completed and placed into service.
President and Chief Executive Officer,
The Company is finalizing its analysis with respect to the amount of the expected impairment charge, which is also subject to review by our independent auditors. As a result, the expected amount of the impairment charge is preliminary and subject to change.
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