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Business UpdateMay 1, 2026, 04:17 PM

Marchex Records $203K Impairment Charge on Office Sublease

AI Summary

Marchex, Inc. entered into a Sublease Agreement with RentSpree, Inc. for its 12,300 square feet office space in Seattle, Washington, with a term from May 1, 2026, to September 28, 2027. The sublease is expected to generate approximately $337,000 in fixed monthly rent for Marchex. In connection with this agreement, the company determined that the carrying value of its right-of-use asset for the office space exceeded its fair value, leading to an estimated noncash impairment charge of approximately $203,000 to be recorded in the first quarter of 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Marchex subleased 12,300 square feet of office space to RentSpree, Inc.
  • The sublease term is from May 1, 2026, through September 28, 2027.
  • Total fixed monthly rent from the sublease is approximately $337,000.
  • Initial rent rate is $19.25 per square foot, increasing to $19.50 after 12 months.
  • Marchex expects to record a noncash impairment charge of approximately $203,000.
  • The impairment charge will be reflected in the Q1 2026 consolidated statement of operations.