DENTSPLY SIRONA Changes Auditors
Ticker: XRAY · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, accounting
TL;DR
DENTSPLY SIRONA swapped PwC for Deloitte as their auditor, effective March 4, 2024.
AI Summary
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. filed an 8-K on March 7, 2024, to report changes in its certifying accountant. The company's previous independent registered public accounting firm was PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and the change was effective March 4, 2024. The new independent registered public accounting firm appointed is Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Why It Matters
A change in a company's auditor can sometimes signal underlying issues or a strategic shift, prompting investors to scrutinize the reasons behind the decision.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing pertains to a routine change of auditors, which typically does not carry significant financial risk.
Key Players & Entities
- DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (company) — Registrant
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (company) — Former certifying accountant
- Deloitte & Touche LLP (company) — New certifying accountant
- March 4, 2024 (date) — Effective date of change
- March 7, 2024 (date) — Filing date of the 8-K
FAQ
Who was DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm?
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm.
When was the change in certifying accountant effective?
The change in certifying accountant was effective March 4, 2024.
Who is DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.'s new independent registered public accounting firm?
Deloitte & Touche LLP is DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.'s new independent registered public accounting firm.
What type of event is being reported in this 8-K filing?
This 8-K filing reports a change in the registrant's certifying accountant.
On what date was this Form 8-K filed with the SEC?
This Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on March 7, 2024.
From the Filing
0000818479-24-000026.txt : 20240307 0000818479-24-000026.hdr.sgml : 20240307 20240307160606 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000818479-24-000026 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 16 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240304 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240307 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240307 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000818479 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: DENTAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [3843] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services IRS NUMBER: 391434669 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-16211 FILM NUMBER: 24730068 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28277-3607 BUSINESS PHONE: 844-546-3722 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28277-3607 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930630 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GENDEX CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 xray-20240304.htm 8-K xray-20240304 0000818479 false 0000818479 2024-03-04 2024-03-04 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 March 4, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-16211 39-1434669 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte North Carolina 28277-3607 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) ( 844) 848-0137 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share XRAY The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant (a) Dismissal of Former Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Audit and Finance Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (the “Company”) recently conducted a review of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. As a result of this comprehensive selection process, the Committee approved the dismissal of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on March 4, 2024. PwC was dismissed on March 4, 2024. The reports of Pw