Everus Construction Group, Inc. 8-K/A

What Happened
Everus Construction Group, Inc. announced in an 8-K filed March 18, 2026 that its Audit Committee approved the dismissal of Deloitte & Touche LLP and appointed KPMG LLP as the company's new independent registered public accounting firm. The dismissal was approved on January 14, 2026 and became effective when Deloitte completed its audit work; Deloitte was dismissed on February 25, 2026 after finishing the audit of the consolidated financial statements and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025. KPMG’s engagement begins with the review of the condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Deloitte’s audit reports for fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were unmodified (no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualifications).
• The company reported no disagreements or “reportable events” with Deloitte for 2024, 2025, or the interim period through February 25, 2026.
• The Audit Committee appointed KPMG on January 14, 2026; neither the company nor anyone on its behalf consulted KPMG on accounting or audit matters during 2024, 2025, or through February 25, 2026.
• A letter from Deloitte to the SEC, dated March 18, 2026, acknowledging the disclosures is included as Exhibit 16.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters
A change in independent auditor is material because it affects who reviews and attests to the company’s financial statements and internal controls. For investors, the filing provides reassurance that Deloitte’s prior opinions were clean and there were no unresolved disagreements or reportable events. KPMG will begin with the Q1 2026 review, so investors should watch upcoming quarterly filings for the new auditor’s reports and any disclosure about audit scope, fees, or changes in internal control assessments.