PBF Energy Changes Certifying Accountant
Ticker: PBF · Form: 8-K · Filed: Feb 16, 2024 · CIK: 1534504
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Pbf Energy Inc. (PBF) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, auditor-change
TL;DR
**PBF Energy just changed its auditor, effective February 12, 2024.**
AI Summary
PBF Energy Inc. and PBF Holding Company LLC filed an 8-K on February 16, 2024, reporting a change in their certifying accountant, effective February 12, 2024. This filing indicates a transition in the auditing firm responsible for their financial statements, a routine but significant corporate governance event.
Why It Matters
A change in certifying accountant can signal a shift in financial oversight or strategy, impacting investor confidence and the integrity of financial reporting.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — Changing auditors is a common corporate event and this filing provides no indication of negative reasons for the change.
Key Players & Entities
- PBF Energy Inc. (company) — Registrant
- PBF Holding Company LLC (company) — Registrant
- February 12, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- February 16, 2024 (date) — Filing date
FAQ
What was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported in this 8-K filing was on February 12, 2024.
Which companies are the registrants in this 8-K filing?
The registrants in this 8-K filing are PBF Energy Inc. and PBF Holding Company LLC.
What is the primary item of information reported in this 8-K?
The primary item of information reported is "Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant."
When was this 8-K form filed with the SEC?
This 8-K form was filed with the SEC on February 16, 2024.
What is the business address for PBF Energy Inc.?
The business address for PBF Energy Inc. is 1 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Filing Stats: 997 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 12.9 · Accepted 2024-02-16 09:20:29
Filing Documents
- pbf-20240212.htm (8-K) — 35KB
- final-pbfnotificationofa.htm (EX-16.1) — 1KB
- final-pbfnotificationofa001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 60KB
- 0001534504-24-000014.txt ( ) — 281KB
- pbf-20240212.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- pbf-20240212_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 15KB
- pbf-20240212_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 29KB
- pbf-20240212_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 16KB
- pbf-20240212_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. (a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. On February 12, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of PBF Energy Inc. ("PBF" or the "Company") notified Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") they will be dismissed as PBF's independent registered public accounting firm upon completion of the 2023 audit, which occurred on February 15, 2024. Regarding PBF, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no "disagreements" (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(l )(iv) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Regulation S-K")) with Deloitte on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements if not resolved to Deloitte's satisfaction would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports. There were no "reportable events" as defined in Item 304(a)(l)(v) of Regulation S-K. Deloitte's reports for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 on the Company's consolidated financial statements contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. On February 12, 2024, management notified Deloitte that they will be dismissed as PBF Holding Company LLC's ("Holding") independent registered public accounting firm upon completion of the 2023 audit. Regarding Holding, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no "disagreements" (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(l )(iv) of Regulation S-K with Deloitte on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements if not resolved to Deloitte's satisfa
01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 16.1 Letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP to Securities and Exchange Commission dated February 16, 2024. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: February 16, 2024 PBF Energy Inc. (Registrant) By: /s/ Karen B. Davis Name: Karen B. Davis Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Date: February 16, 2024 PBF Holding Company LLC (Registrant) By: /s/ Karen B. Davis Name: Karen B. Davis Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer