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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2017
CHF SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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001-35312 |
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68-0533453 |
12988 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(952) 345-4200
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 4.01 Change in Registrants Certifying Accountants.
(a) The Audit Committee of CHF Solutions, Inc. (the Company) recently completed a competitive process to determine the firm that will serve as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017. On June 5, 2017, the Audit Committee determined to dismiss Ernst & Young LLP (Ernst & Young) as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm effective immediately.
The reports of Ernst & Young on the Companys consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, except that Ernst & Youngs audit report dated March 8, 2017 on the December 31, 2016 consolidated financial statements and audit report dated March 15, 2016 on the December 31, 2015 consolidated financial statements each contained an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt regarding the Companys ability to continue as a going concern.
During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, and through June 5, 2017, there were no (a) disagreements with Ernst & Young on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to Ernst & Youngs satisfaction, would have caused Ernst & Young to make reference to the subject matter thereof in connection with its reports for such years; or (b) reportable events, as described under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
The Company has provided a copy of the foregoing disclosures to Ernst & Young and requested that Ernst & Young furnish it with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether Ernst & Young agrees with the above statements. A copy of Ernst & Youngs letter, dated June 9, 2017, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Form 8-K.
(b) On June 6, 2017, the Audit Committee engaged Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017, effective immediately, subject to Baker Tillys standard client acceptance procedures.
During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the subsequent interim period through June 6, 2017, the Company did not consult with Baker Tilly regarding any of the matters or events set forth in Item 304(a)(2) of Regulation S-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
16.1 Letter of Ernst & Young LLP dated June 9, 2017
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 9, 2017 |
CHF SOLUTIONS, INC. | |
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By: |
/S/ CLAUDIA DRAYTON |
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Name: |
Claudia Drayton |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 16.1
June 9, 2017
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated June 9, 2017, of CHS Solutions, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 on page 2 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP