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Caldwell Announces Change in Auditors
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partner...
About this update from Caldwell Partners International Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Caldwell Announces Change in AuditorsTORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced that it has appointed Ernst & Young LLP (\"EY\" or the \"Successor Auditor\") as the Company's new auditor, effective January 5, 2026.At the request of the Corporation, KPMG LLP (\"KPMG\" or the \"Former Auditor\") resigned as the Company's auditor, which resignation became effective January 5, 2026. The decision to change auditors was not the result of any disagreement, dispute, or reportable event between the Company and KPMG on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures.The Board of Directors undertook a comprehensive review of the Company's external audit services as part of its ongoing corporate governance practices, as it typically does every five years. During that process, it reviewed proposals from multiple leading accounting firms and selected Ernst & Young LLP.\"EY is one of the world's leading professional services firms,\" said Chris Beck, chief executive officer. \"Their global reach, depth of expertise, capabilities and experience align well with Caldwell's continued growth and international footprint, and we look forward to working closely with their team.\"Mr. Beck added, \"We would also like to sincerely thank KPMG for its many years of professional service, partnership, and support. We appreciate their contributions to Caldwell and the high standard of work they consistently delivered.\"The Company has sent a Notice of Change of Auditor (the \"Notice\") to the Former Auditor and to the Successor Auditor and has received a letter from each, addressed to the securities commissions in each of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, stating that they agree with the information contained in the Notice. The Notice and related letters have been reviewed by the Company's Board of Directors and are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+.About Caldwell PartnersCaldwell Partners is a technology-powered talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment at all levels. Through two distinct brands - Caldwell and IQTalent - the firm leverages the latest innovations in AI to offer an integrated spectrum of services delivered...