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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001040130-25-000097"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PETS"
cik: "0001040130"
company_name: "PETMED EXPRESS INC"
filed_at: "2025-12-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T13:44:25.890525+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# PetMed Express dismisses RSM as auditor, hires Baker Tilly; cites material weaknesses in controls

## Summary
- Audit Committee dismissed RSM US LLP as independent auditor effective after interim reviews; Baker Tilly US LLP engaged for FY2026.
- No disagreements on accounting principles but multiple reportable events: material weaknesses in ITGC, tone at the top, revenue recognition, and restatements.
- Material weaknesses include inadequate control environment, ineffective whistleblower process, and prior Audit Committee chair’s failure to report complaints to RSM.
- Former audit reports for FY2024 and FY2025 were unqualified; material weaknesses not fully remediated as of filing date.
- Company does not expect auditor change to delay filing of Q1 and Q2 FY2026 Form 10-Qs.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001040130-25-000097
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PETS
- cik: 0001040130
- company_name: PETMED EXPRESS INC
- filed_at: 2025-12-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040130/000104013025000097/0001040130-25-000097-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040130/000104013025000097/pets-20251208.htm

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