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CEO Transition Costs | 3 Months Ended
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May 04, 2019
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CEO Transition Costs | 9. CEO Transition Costs In connection with Mr. Levin’s retirement and the appointment of Mr. Kanter as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company has incurred certain transition costs. For the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, the Company has incurred $0.7 million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to CEO search costs, Acting CEO consulting costs, housing allowance and legal fees. In addition, in accordance with the terms of the transition agreement between the Company and Mr. Levin, the Company is accruing for estimated future cash payments that Mr. Levin will be entitled to under his transition agreement and existing performance plans, if and when such targets are achieved.

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