Everus Construction Group, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG) filed an 8-K reporting that on January 14, 2026 its Audit Committee approved the dismissal of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The dismissal will be effective immediately after Deloitte completes its audit of the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The company also appointed KPMG LLP on January 14, 2026 as the new independent auditor, effective beginning with the review of ECG’s condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Audit Committee action date: January 14, 2026; Deloitte to be dismissed following completion of the 2025 audit and issuance of its reports. The company will amend the 8-K with the exact dismissal date and related disclosures.
• Deloitte’s prior audit reports for fiscal years 2024 and 2023 were unqualified (no adverse opinion or disclaimer) and contained no qualifications about uncertainty, scope, or accounting principles.
• The company reports no “disagreements” or “reportable events” with Deloitte for 2023, 2024, or through the 8-K filing date. Deloitte provided a letter to the SEC (Exhibit 16.1) regarding these statements.
• KPMG was not consulted on accounting or auditing matters for 2023–2024 and had no disagreements or reportable events with the company during that period; KPMG will begin with the Q1 2026 review.

Why It Matters
A change in independent auditor is material because it affects who examines and signs off on the company’s financial statements. ECG’s disclosure shows prior audits were unqualified and no disagreements or reportable events were noted, which reduces immediate red flags for investors. Investors should watch for the forthcoming 8-K amendment with the official dismissal date and monitor KPMG’s initial review of Q1 2026 results for any changes in audit approach or commentary.