Summary
This 8-K filing from Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) on March 21, 2007, pertains to the Tyco International (US) Inc. Retirement Savings and Investment Plans (the "Plans"). The key event reported is the engagement of Crowe Chizek and Company LLC as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Plans, effective March 16, 2007. This change will impact the audit of the Plans' financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006. Investors should note that this filing relates to a change in auditor for employee retirement plans, not a change in JCI's primary auditor or a significant operational or financial event for the parent company itself. The filing confirms that there was no consultation with the new auditor on matters requiring disclosure under Regulation S-K during the relevant periods, indicating a straightforward transition.
Key Highlights
- 1Tyco International (US) Inc. Retirement Savings and Investment Plans (the "Plans") have a new independent auditor.
- 2Crowe Chizek and Company LLC has been engaged as the new independent registered public accounting firm.
- 3The engagement is effective as of March 16, 2007.
- 4Crowe Chizek will audit the financial statements of the Plans for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
- 5The filing confirms no prior consultations with Crowe Chizek requiring disclosure under Regulation S-K.
- 6This change is specific to the retirement plans and not the primary JCI corporation.