UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC. 8-K

What Happened
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (ULH) filed an 8-K reporting that its Audit Committee approved the dismissal of independent registered public accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP on March 13, 2026. The dismissal became effective upon the Company’s filing of its Form 10‑K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed on March 16, 2026. Grant Thornton’s audit reports for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 were unmodified (no adverse opinion or disclaimer), and the firm reported no disagreements with the company on accounting, disclosure, or audit scope through March 16, 2026.

Key Details

• Audit Committee approved dismissal on March 13, 2026; dismissal effective upon Form 10‑K filing on March 16, 2026.
• Grant Thornton’s audits for FY2025 and FY2024 were not qualified or modified.
• No disagreements between ULH and Grant Thornton during FY2024, FY2025, or through March 16, 2026.
• The only reportable item disclosed was a previously reported material weakness in internal control over financial reporting; Grant Thornton is authorized to respond to successor auditor inquiries.
• Exhibit included: Grant Thornton letter to the SEC dated March 19, 2026.

Why It Matters
A change of independent auditor is material for investors because it can signal changes in financial oversight or audit approach. In this case, the outgoing auditor issued unmodified opinions and reported no disagreements, which reduces immediate concerns about prior financial statements. However, the filing reiterates a previously disclosed material weakness in internal controls, so investors should watch for (1) the identity and credentials of the successor auditor, (2) any further disclosures about remediation of the control weakness, and (3) communications from the new auditor that could affect confidence in future financial reporting.