Cognyte Appoints PwC Member Firm as New Auditor
Ticker: CGNT · Form: 6-K · Filed: May 20, 2024 · CIK: 1824814
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Cognyte Software LTD. (CGNT) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | May 20, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, corporate-governance
Related Tickers: CGNT
TL;DR
Cognyte is switching auditors to PwC's Israeli member firm, pending shareholder vote.
AI Summary
On May 17, 2024, Cognyte Software Ltd. announced the appointment of Kesselman & Kesselman, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwC), as its new independent registered public accounting firm. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval.
Why It Matters
Changing auditors can signal a shift in financial oversight or a response to previous audit findings, potentially impacting investor confidence.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine announcement regarding the appointment of an auditor and does not contain significant financial or operational news.
Key Players & Entities
- Cognyte Software Ltd. (company) — Registrant
- Kesselman & Kesselman (company) — Newly appointed independent registered public accounting firm
- PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwC) (company) — Parent firm of the new auditor
- May 17, 2024 (date) — Date of auditor appointment announcement
FAQ
Who has Cognyte Software Ltd. appointed as its new independent registered public accounting firm?
Cognyte Software Ltd. has appointed Kesselman & Kesselman, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwC), as its new independent registered public accounting firm.
When was the appointment of the new auditor announced?
The appointment was announced on May 17, 2024.
Is the appointment of the new auditor final?
No, the appointment is subject to approval by the shareholders of Cognyte Software Ltd.
What is the relationship between Kesselman & Kesselman and PwC?
Kesselman & Kesselman is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwC).
What type of filing is this document?
This document is a Form 6-K, a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Filing Stats: 717 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 16.9 · Accepted 2024-05-20 16:23:30
Filing Documents
- cgnt6-kindependentauditor.htm (6-K) — 22KB
- exhibit991cgnt6-kindepende.htm (EX-99.1) — 13KB
- 0001824814-24-000027.txt ( ) — 36KB
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD. (Registrant) May 20, 2024 By s Ilan Rotem Ilan Rotem Chief Legal Officer