AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · American Well Corp (AMWL)

American Well dismisses PwC, appoints BDO USA as new independent auditor

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American Well Corporation's Audit Committee dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm on July 14, 2026, and appointed BDO USA, P.C. the same day. The filing states that PwC's reports for fiscal 2025 and 2024 contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification, and that there were no disagreements or reportable events with PwC.

Key points

  • Dismissal and appointment both took effect July 14, 2026, under Audit Committee action.
  • PwC's reports for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 had no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification.
  • The filing reports no disagreements or reportable events with PwC, and no consultations with BDO before its appointment on those matters.
  • PwC's letter to the SEC, dated July 20, 2026, is filed as Exhibit 16.1.

The filing

CompanyAmerican Well Corp (AMWL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 20, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-309112

Items reported: 4.01 Auditor Change

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