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Amcor plc 8-K Report, Auditor Change (Aug 14, 2026)

Filed August 14, 2026For Securities:AMCRAMCCF

Summary

Amcor plc (AMCR) has filed an 8-K report on August 14, 2026, announcing a significant change in its independent registered public accounting firm. Effective August 14, 2026, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, United States (PwC US) has been appointed as the new auditor, succeeding PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Switzerland (PwC Switzerland). This change is effective for the company's transition fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and includes interim reviews for the period ending September 30, 2026. The decision to switch auditors was initiated by the Company's Audit Committee and Board of Directors, driven by Amcor's status as a US domestic reporting company and its growing operational presence within the United States. PwC Switzerland, which had served as the auditor since 2019, has resigned and will continue to support residual statutory filings for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. This transition is routine and indicates a strategic alignment with the company's evolving geographic footprint and reporting requirements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Appointment of PwC US as Amcor's new independent registered public accounting firm, effective August 14, 2026.
  • 2Resignation of PwC Switzerland as the company's auditor, which had served since 2019.
  • 3The change is primarily driven by Amcor's status as a US domestic reporting company and increasing US operations.
  • 4PwC US will be responsible for audits starting with the transition fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
  • 5Interim period reviews for September 30, 2026, will also be handled by PwC US.
  • 6PwC Switzerland will continue to support residual statutory filings for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.
  • 7No disagreements or reportable events were noted with PwC Switzerland during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

The change is primarily due to Amcor's status as a US domestic reporting company and its increasing presence and operations in the United States. The company's Board of Directors and Audit Committee deemed it appropriate to align its auditor with its US reporting requirements and operational footprint.

The appointment of PwC US and the resignation of PwC Switzerland are effective on August 14, 2026. PwC US will commence its duties with the transition fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

No, the filing explicitly states that there were no disagreements concerning accounting principles, financial statement disclosures, or auditing procedures during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. There were also no reportable events with PwC Switzerland.

PwC Switzerland will support residual statutory filings related to Amcor's fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. However, PwC US will be the auditor for the company's transition fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and will conduct interim reviews for the period ending September 30, 2026.