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UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC. (ULH): auditor change — Universal Logistics restates Q3 2025, adds $43.2M goodwill impairment after accounting error
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC.
- Audit Committee concluded Q3 2025 financials should no longer be relied upon due to goodwill impairment analysis error for intermodal reporting unit.
- Carrying value improperly included ~$46.7M of deferred tax liabilities from intercompany allocations; correction results in full impairment of intermodal goodwill.
- Company expects to record additional $43.2M goodwill impairment charge in restated Q3 2025, fully impairing the intermodal reporting unit's goodwill.
- Error does not affect previously reported revenues, cash flows, liquidity, or debt covenant compliance; no restatement needed for other periods.
- Company plans to file Amendment No. 1 to Q3 2025 10-Q/A as soon as practicable; will address internal control weaknesses.