8-K/A

CELESTICA INC 8-K/A Report (May 7, 2001)

Filed May 7, 2001For Securities:CLS

Summary

Celestica Inc. filed an amended Form 6-K/A on May 7, 2001, primarily to furnish a Report and Consent from their auditors, KPMG LLP. This filing is an amendment to their previous report for the month of May 2001. As a foreign private issuer, Celestica confirms it files its annual reports under Form 20-F and is not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For investors, this filing is largely procedural, providing confirmation of their auditor's engagement and consent. While it doesn't contain new operational or financial data, it reassures stakeholders about the company's adherence to regulatory reporting requirements and the diligence of its independent auditors in reviewing its financial statements. The key takeaway is the continued support and oversight from its accounting firm.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to May 2001 Form 6-K filing.
  • 2Includes Report and Consent of KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants.
  • 3Celestica Inc. is a foreign private issuer filing under Form 20-F.
  • 4Confirms no furnishing of information under Rule 12g3-2(b).
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 is the primary document filed with this amendment.
  • 6Reiterates auditor's involvement in financial reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this amended Form 6-K filing is to officially include the Report and Consent from Celestica's independent auditors, KPMG LLP. This is a procedural filing to ensure all necessary documentation related to their financial reporting and audit is submitted to the SEC.

No, this specific filing (Form 6-K/A) is an amendment to a prior report and primarily serves to attach the auditor's report and consent. It does not contain new financial statements, earnings data, or operational performance updates.

As a 'foreign private issuer,' Celestica, being incorporated outside the U.S., is subject to different SEC reporting requirements than domestic companies. Form 20-F is the annual report required for these foreign issuers, allowing them to comply with U.S. securities laws while using accounting standards and practices from their home country, which can differ from U.S. GAAP.

The auditor's Report and Consent from an independent firm like KPMG LLP is significant because it provides assurance to investors that the company's financial information has been reviewed by a qualified third party. The consent typically indicates that the auditor agrees to be named in the filing and permits the use of their report in connection with the company's securities.