---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-112107"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ZLAB"
cik: "0001704292"
company_name: "Zai Lab Ltd"
filed_at: "2022-04-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-26T05:47:05.568846+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Zai Lab engages KPMG as US auditor to comply with HFCAA and maintain Nasdaq listing

## Summary
- Engaged KPMG LLP as independent auditor for FY2022, replacing Deloitte.
- KPMG is subject to PCAOB inspection, expected to facilitate compliance with Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act.
- No disagreements or reportable events with Deloitte; dismissal effective after Q1 2022 Form 10-Q and regulatory approvals.
- Transition supports continued Nasdaq listing and global shareholder base.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-112107
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ZLAB
- cik: 0001704292
- company_name: Zai Lab Ltd
- filed_at: 2022-04-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1704292/000119312522112107/0001193125-22-112107-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1704292/000119312522112107/d200843d8k.htm

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