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Kestrel Group dismisses Ernst & Young, hires Grant Thornton as new auditor
Filed April 6, 2026 · Period ending April 6, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Audit Committee dismissed Ernst & Young and engaged Grant Thornton as independent auditor effective April 1, 2026. Company states no disagreements on accounting principles or auditing procedures occurred.
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Ernst & Young issued clean audit opinion on 2025 financials with no adverse findings, qualifications, or scope limitations prior to dismissal.
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Ernst & Young confirmed agreement with company's disclosure statements in their acknowledgment letter, with no basis to disagree on other matters.
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Grant Thornton had no prior consultations with the company regarding accounting principles, audit opinions, or reportable events before engagement.
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Summary
Kestrel Group's Audit Committee dismissed Ernst & Young as the company's independent auditor on April 1, 2026, immediately engaging Grant Thornton as replacement for fiscal 2026. While the company states there were no disagreements on accounting principles or auditing procedures, and Ernst & Young's 2025 audit opinion was clean, any mid-cycle auditor change merits investor attention. Ernst & Young confirmed agreement with the company's disclosure statements in their acknowledgment letter.
Retail investors should understand that auditor changes can signal underlying issues even when companies report no disagreements. The transition from a Big Four firm (Ernst & Young) to a mid-tier firm (Grant Thornton) may reflect cost considerations, service preferences, or other factors. Watch for Grant Thornton's first audit opinion on 2026 financials and any restatements or accounting policy changes that emerge during the transition period.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 4.01 — Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01 — Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On April 1, 2026, Kestrel Group Ltd (the “Company”), through action of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Audit Committee”), approved the dismissal of Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.
The Audit Committee dismissed Ernst & Young as the company's independent auditor effective April 1, 2026. The filing states there were no disagreements on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing procedures, and no reportable events during fiscal 2025 or the interim period through dismissal.
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On April 1, 2026, the Company, through action of the Audit Committee, approved the engagement of Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The company engaged Grant Thornton as its new independent auditor for fiscal year 2026. The filing confirms there were no prior consultations with Grant Thornton regarding accounting principles, audit opinions, disagreements, or reportable events.
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The report of EY on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
Ernst & Young issued a clean audit report on the 2025 financial statements with no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications. This indicates the prior auditor had no material concerns about the company's financial reporting.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Kestrel Group Ltd disclosed an auditor-related event requiring Ernst & Young LLP acknowledgment under Item 4.01.
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We have read Item 4.01 of the 8-K dated April 6, 2026, of Kestrel Group Ltd and are in agreement with the statements contained in section (a) on page 1 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
Ernst & Young LLP submitted a letter acknowledging Item 4.01 disclosures made by Kestrel Group Ltd. Item 4.01 typically covers changes in the registrant's certifying accountant, which may include auditor dismissals, resignations, or engagements. The auditor agrees with statements in section (a) but takes no position on other statements, suggesting potential disagreements or reportable events may exist in the unreferenced portions.
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