other material
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.85
DXP restates financials; material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting discovered
DXP ENTERPRISES INC
- Expects to reduce trade accounts payable by $8M-$12M and increase retained earnings by corresponding amount net of tax.
- Material weakness in internal control over financial reporting existed as of Dec 31, 2020; disclosure controls ineffective.
- Prior evaluation of disclosure controls and Moss Adams audit report dated March 18, 2021 can no longer be relied upon.
- Company revised purchase order three-way match process, added automation and clearance timetable for aged items.
- Will amend 2020 10-K and Q1 2021 10-Q; intends to file Q2 2021 10-Q promptly.