Gerard Arpey Quotes

However, the economics of our business continued to deteriorate. We barely escaped bankruptcy a year ago, and in the aftermath of that escape we had to make some even tougher decisions.

Gerard Arpey

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• However, the economics of our business continued to deteriorate. We barely escaped bankruptcy a year ago, and in the aftermath of that escape we had to make some even tougher decisions.

  

  Gerard Arpey
  • Decision
  • Economics
  • Bankruptcy