Business Context and Reporting Period
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) filed a Form 8-K Current Report on May 28, 2026, regarding a change in its independent registered public accounting firm. The report covers the effective date of May 28, 2026, and references fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on the administrative change of the external auditor.
Material Changes
- Dismissal of Auditor: MaxLinear dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately on May 28, 2026.
- Engagement of New Auditor: The Audit Committee approved the engagement of KPMG LLP to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Audit History: Grant Thornton's reports for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications. There were no disagreements regarding accounting principles or reportable events during the tenure of Grant Thornton.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding business operations. It confirms that no consultations were held with KPMG regarding accounting principles or reportable events prior to their engagement. The primary risk disclosed is the transition of audit responsibilities, though the filing asserts a clean audit history with the outgoing firm.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the reasons for the auditor change by reviewing the letter from Grant Thornton LLP (Exhibit 16.1) to ensure no undisclosed disagreements exist.
- Confirm the transition timeline and any potential impact on the audit of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Review upcoming quarterly or annual reports to assess if the change in auditor correlates with any shifts in financial reporting or restatements.