Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by HCI Group, Inc. on June 1, 2022. The registrant is incorporated in Florida and its common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol HCI. The report addresses a specific corporate governance event regarding the company's independent registered public accounting firm.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current event disclosure and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the change in the registrant's certifying accountant due to a merger:
- Previous Firm: Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP.
- Event: Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP merged with BKD, LLP.
- New Firm Name: The combined practice now operates as FORVIS, LLP.
- Status: FORVIS, LLP will continue to serve as the company's independent registered public accounting firm.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is strictly limited to the notification of the accounting firm merger and the submission of an exhibit letter from FORVIS, LLP dated June 7, 2022.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm that FORVIS, LLP is the current independent auditor for HCI Group, Inc.
- Verify the effective date of the merger between Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP and BKD, LLP.
- Review the attached Exhibit 16.1 (Letter from FORVIS, LLP) for any additional details regarding the transition.