---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-255421"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NTCT"
cik: "0001078075"
company_name: "NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC"
filed_at: "2026-06-03T20:06:16+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-03T20:33:26.099492+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NetScout Systems dismisses PwC, appoints KPMG as new auditor for FY2027

## Summary
- Audit committee dismissed PwC and appointed KPMG for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
- PwC's reports for FY2026 and FY2025 were unqualified with no adverse opinion or modifications.
- No disagreements or reportable events with PwC during audits or subsequent interim period.
- PwC confirmed agreement with company's disclosures in a letter filed as Exhibit 16.1.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-255421
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NTCT
- cik: 0001078075
- company_name: NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC
- filed_at: 2026-06-03T20:06:16+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1078075/000119312526255421/0001193125-26-255421-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1078075/000119312526255421/d116727d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Auditor Changes
  NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.
  - Action: dismissal
  - Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  - Successor: KPMG LLP
  source text: (the “Company”), (i) dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, and (ii) appointed KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to serve as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1078075/000119312526255421/0001193125-26-255421-index.htm
- Auditor Changes
  NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.
  - Action: engagement
  - Auditor: KPMG LLP
  source text: (the “Company”), (i) dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, and (ii) appointed KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to serve as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1078075/000119312526255421/0001193125-26-255421-index.htm

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