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Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Announces Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Kewaunee Scientific Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of science and technology laboratories, has announced that its independent registered public accounting firm, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG), has merged with BKD, LLP, and the combined practice now operates under the name FORVIS, LLP. The Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors has approved the engagement of FORVIS, LLP, effective on June 1, 2022, as the new independent registered public accounting firm.

The change in accounting firms comes as a result of the merger between DHG and BKD, which was completed on June 1, 2022. FORVIS, LLP has agreed with the Company's statements regarding the merger, as evidenced by a letter dated June 6, 2022, filed as Exhibit 16.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kewaunee Scientific Corporation has announced a change in its independent registered public accounting firm from Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG) to FORVIS, LLP, effective June 1, 2022.
  • The change comes as a result of the merger between DHG and BKD, LLP, which was completed on June 1, 2022.
  • FORVIS, LLP has agreed with the Company's statements regarding the merger, as evidenced by a letter dated June 6, 2022, filed as Exhibit 16.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K.
  • The Company's audit report for the year ended April 30, 2022, has not yet been issued, but DHG's audit report for the year ended April 30, 2021, did not contain any adverse opinions or disclaimers.
  • The Company has not had any "disagreements" with DHG, as defined in Item 304 of Regulation S-K, during its most recent fiscal years ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, and through June 1, 2022.
  • The Company has also not had any "reportable events" as defined in Item 304 of Regulation S-K during its most recent fiscal years and through June 1, 2022.

Statistics:

  • June 1, 2022: the effective date of the change in accounting firms for Kewaunee Scientific Corporation.
  • 2022: the year in which Kewaunee Scientific Corporation's most recent fiscal years ended.
  • April 30, 2022: the end date of Kewaunee Scientific Corporation's fiscal year.
  • 2021: the previous fiscal year for Kewaunee Scientific Corporation.

Sources:

  • Kewaunee Scientific Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 6, 2022.
  • Letter from FORVIS, LLP to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated June 6, 2022 (Exhibit 16.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K).

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