Upon our initial review, it appears that most of the operational areas targeted for improvement include actions the Company is already taking as part of its transformation plan, which are already well underway, or have been substantially completed. Other target areas identified include actions that have been, and continue to be, considered by
Earlier this week, in response to shareholder feedback and in connection with its commitment to accelerating refreshment at the Board-level, the Company announced the transformation of its Board of Directors and additional governance enhancements. With these changes, the Board will comprise 10 directors, nine of whom are independent and eight of whom have been appointed in the last two years. The Company offered the
The Board and management team are confident in the Company's ability to execute its transformation plan and meet key financial objectives, which include: mid-and long-term revenue growth, near-term and ongoing gross margin improvements, near-term and ongoing SG&A improvements, and current and sustainable world-class operational support. We have a committed team of associates focused on providing exceptional experiences for our customers as we continue driving improved financial results, which will lead to enhanced shareholder value. The Board remains open to constructive feedback from all shareholders, and consistent with this approach, will consider any value enhancing perspectives from the
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