Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Hawkins, Inc. on January 29, 2025 (signed February 3, 2025). The filing discloses a change in the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 29, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. There are no disclosures regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
- Appointment of New Auditor: The Audit Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 29, 2026.
- Dismissal of Prior Auditor: Grant Thornton LLP was dismissed as the Company's auditor. Grant Thornton remains engaged to audit the fiscal year ending March 30, 2025.
- Audit History: Grant Thornton's reports for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, and April 2, 2023, were unqualified and contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or modifications regarding uncertainty, scope, or accounting principles.
Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies
The filing confirms that during the fiscal years ended April 2, 2023, and March 31, 2024, and subsequent interim periods through January 29, 2025:
- There were no disagreements between the Company and Grant Thornton on accounting principles, practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope/procedures.
- There were no "reportable events" as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
- The Company did not consult with Deloitte regarding accounting principles, audit opinions, disagreements, or reportable events prior to this appointment.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the execution of the engagement letter with Deloitte & Touche LLP.
- Review the letter from Grant Thornton LLP (Exhibit 16.1) to confirm their agreement with the Company's statements regarding the change.
- Monitor future filings for the completion of the 2025 fiscal year audit by Grant Thornton and the commencement of the 2026 audit by Deloitte.