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8-K filings in May 2018, explained

2 material Form 8-K filings that 2 companies we cover made with the SEC in May 2018, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).

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AODabrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund May 9, 12:03 PM ET

abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund: Ernst & Young resigned as auditor effective May 4, 2018

Neutral other Written later 4.01

Ernst & Young LLP resigned as independent auditor of the Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund effective May 4, 2018, citing independence matters tied to the change in the Fund's investment adviser, which took effect the same day. The filing says there were no disagreements or reportable events with E&Y, and its prior audit reports carried no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification.

Ernst & Young resigned effective close of business May 4, 2018, due to independence matters related to the investment adviser change
E&Y's audit reports for fiscal years ended October 31, 2017 and 2016 had no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification
No disagreements or reportable events with E&Y during the two most recent fiscal years and the interim period through May 4, 2018
Board and Audit Committee expected to select a new auditor for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2018

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