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McCormick & Company (MKC) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 28, 2026 reporting Item 4.01 (Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant). EY dismissal driven by anticipated SEC independence conflict tied to Unilever foods-business transaction.
- This filing includes Item 4.01, an item that often signal trouble.
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Item 4.01 · Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
- EY dismissal driven by anticipated SEC independence conflict tied to Unilever foods-business transaction
- EY effective upon filing McCormick’s fiscal 2026 Form 10-K, covering year ended November 30, 2026
- No audit disagreements or reportable events for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2025, or interim period
- KPMG selected after request-for-proposals process for fiscal year ending November 30, 2027
- EY audit opinions for fiscal 2024 and 2025 contained no qualifications, adverse opinions, or disclaimers
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