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8-K filings in October 2019, explained

1 material Form 8-K filing that 1 company we cover made with the SEC in October 2019, 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 was written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).

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BARGraniteShares Gold Trust Oct 3, 5:14 PM ET

GraniteShares Gold Trust dismisses KPMG, engages Tait, Weller & Baker as auditor

Neutral other Written later 4.01

On October 2, 2019, the sponsor of the GraniteShares Gold Trust dismissed KPMG LLP as the trust's independent auditor and hired Tait, Weller & Baker LLP to audit its financial statements. The filing says KPMG's reports for the past two years had no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification, and that there were no disagreements or reportable events, so the change appears administrative for shareholders.

  • Change made October 2, 2019 following a competitive review of audit firms
  • KPMG LLP's audit reports for the past two years were not adverse, disclaimed, or qualified
  • No disagreements or reportable events with KPMG in the two most recent fiscal years
  • KPMG's letter dated October 3, 2019 is filed as Exhibit 16.1
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