SEC Filing Summary: Systemax Inc. (Form 8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Systemax Inc. (not Global Industrial Co) on December 13, 2005, covering events occurring on December 9, 2005. The registrant is incorporated in Delaware and operates from Port Washington, New York.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing references a press release regarding First Quarter 2005 financial results but does not contain specific numerical data within the text provided. Consequently, values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not available in this document.
Material Changes
- Change in Certifying Accountants: On December 9, 2005, the Company engaged Ernst & Young LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm to audit consolidated financial statements.
- Consultation History: The Company confirmed it did not consult with Ernst & Young regarding matters specified in Item 304 of Regulation S-K during the two most recent fiscal years or subsequent interim periods prior to engagement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a press release regarding First Quarter 2005 results as an exhibit but provides no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors within the body of this report. No unusual items or contingencies are described in the text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial figures for the First Quarter 2005 by reviewing Exhibit 99.2 (Press Release).
- Confirm the identity of the previous independent auditor to understand the full context of the accounting firm change.
- Review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on the rationale behind engaging Ernst & Young LLP.