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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-030348"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VDTA"
cik: "0002033264"
company_name: "Vertical Data Inc."
filed_at: "2026-06-26T21:22:14+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-26T21:24:45.957911+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vertical Data replaces auditor BCRG with Simon & Edward LLP after acquisition of attest business

## Summary
- BCRG dismissed and S&E appointed as new independent auditor effective June 24, 2026, following S&E's acquisition of BCRG's attest business on June 15, 2026.
- BCRG's audit reports for FY2025 and FY2024 were unqualified, with no adverse opinions or modifications.
- No disagreements or reportable events occurred between the company and BCRG during the past two fiscal years and subsequent interim period.
- Company did not consult S&E prior to appointment on any accounting or auditing matters.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-030348
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VDTA
- cik: 0002033264
- company_name: Vertical Data Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-06-26T21:22:14+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2033264/000149315226030348/0001493152-26-030348-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2033264/000149315226030348/form8-k.htm

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