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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000815556-25-000068"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "FAST"
cik: "0000815556"
company_name: "FASTENAL CO"
filed_at: "2025-02-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-27T02:06:48.679432+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Fastenal confirms KPMG dismissal after FY2024 audit, PwC engaged for FY2025

## Summary
- KPMG completed FY2024 audit on Feb 6, 2025; dismissal effective immediately after.
- No disagreements or reportable events with KPMG during 2023, 2024, or interim period.
- PwC completed client acceptance procedures; will audit FY2025 starting Q1 2025 review.
- KPMG audit reports for FY2024 and FY2023 were unqualified, no adverse opinions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000815556-25-000068
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: FAST
- cik: 0000815556
- company_name: FASTENAL CO
- filed_at: 2025-02-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815556/000081555625000068/0000815556-25-000068-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815556/000081555625000068/fast-20240719.htm

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