---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000815556-24-000033"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FAST"
cik: "0000815556"
company_name: "FASTENAL CO"
filed_at: "2024-07-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T17:40:44.367285+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Fastenal selects PwC as new auditor, dismissing KPMG after 2024 audit

## Summary
- KPMG dismissed effective after completing audit of FY ending Dec 31, 2024.
- PwC engaged for FY ending Dec 31, 2025, starting with Q1 2025 review.
- No disagreements or reportable events with KPMG during 2023, 2022, or interim period.
- Audit committee conducted competitive selection process leading to change.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000815556-24-000033
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FAST
- cik: 0000815556
- company_name: FASTENAL CO
- filed_at: 2024-07-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815556/000081555624000033/0000815556-24-000033-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815556/000081555624000033/fast-20240719.htm

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