Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) reports a material event dated May 12, 2022. The filing concerns corporate governance and audit appointments rather than financial performance results.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a notification of a material event and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the unanimous approval by the Board of Directors to appoint Tanaka, Valdivia & Asociados S. Civil de R. L. (a member firm of Ernst & Young, referred to as "EY Perú") as the external auditor. This appointment covers the 2022 fiscal year and includes a Master Agreement for External Audit Services extending through 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Audit Appointment: EY Perú has been appointed as the external auditor for IFS and its subsidiaries for the 2022 fiscal year.
- Independence: The firm meets independence criteria under SEC and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regulations.
- Timeline: The start date for audit work is May 23, 2022.
- Legal Disclaimer: The information in this Form 6-K is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the effective date of the audit engagement (May 23, 2022).
- Verify the scope of the Master Agreement covering the 2022–2026 period.
- Review subsequent filings for the actual 2022 financial results and audit opinion.
- Check for any related party transactions or conflicts of interest regarding the new auditor appointment.