-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, IDis8BAb0Q1bbmmRkuSUpwio1HRKgAavUmskjrcaKG4eGXQmUsbQyaETdW8byEZ0 6tv3iNB8HEU1+cFFOg3hFg== 0001181431-07-032528.txt : 20070515 0001181431-07-032528.hdr.sgml : 20070515 20070515160526 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001181431-07-032528 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070511 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Registrant.s Certifying Accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070515 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070515 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KNOLL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001011570 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE & FIXTURES [2590] IRS NUMBER: 133873847 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12907 FILM NUMBER: 07853241 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1235 WATER ST CITY: EAST GREENVILLE STATE: PA ZIP: 18041 BUSINESS PHONE: 2156797991 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1235 WATER STREET CITY: EAST GREENVILLE STATE: PA ZIP: 18041 8-K 1 rrd157770.htm Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 8-K
 
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  05/11/2007
 
The Knoll Retirement Savings Plan
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Commission File Number:  001-12907
 
Delaware
  
13-3873847
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
  
Identification No.)
 
1235 Water Street, East Greenville, Pennsylvania 18041
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(215) 679-7991
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[  ]   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[  ]   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[  ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[  ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 

Information to be included in the report

 
Item 4.01.    Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
 
On May 11, 2007, the Knoll Retirement Savings Plan (the "Plan") terminated its independent accountant, Ernst & Young LLP, and authorized the appointment of Beard Miller Company LLP as its independent accountant. The authorization to change the Plan's independent accountant was approved by the Knoll Retirement Plans Administration Committee, the committee that administers the Plan.

The change in independent accountants did not result from any dissatisfaction with the quality of professional services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP.

During the Plan's two most recent fiscal years, the reports of Ernst & Young LLP with respect to the Plan's financial statements have not contained an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor have they been qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. Furthermore, during the Plan's two most recent fiscal years, and the subsequent interim period prior to termination of the client-independent accountant relationship with Ernst & Young LLP, t here were no disagreements with Ernst & Young LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosures, or auditing scope or procedure. None of the "reportable events" described under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K occurred during the last two fiscal years and the subsequent interim period prior to termination of the client-independent accountant relationship with Ernst & Young LLP.

During the Plan's two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period prior to termination of the client-independent accountant relationship with Ernst & Young LLP, neither the Plan nor anyone acting on behalf of the Plan consulted Beard Miller Company LLP about any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or any other matter, including any "reportable event" (as defined under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K), the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on th e Plan's financial statements. Consequently, no written report to the Plan or oral advice was provided by Beard Miller Company LLP which that firm concluded was an important factor considered by the Plan in reaching a decision as to an accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue.

The Plan requested Ernst & Young furnish the Plan with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating that Ernst & Young agrees with the above statements. A copy of Ernst & Young's letter, dated May 15, 2007, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Form 8-k.

 
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 16.1 - Letter of Ernst & Young LLP

 

 

Signature(s)
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
      
 
The Knoll Retirement Savings Plan
 
 
Date: May 15, 2007
     
By:
 
/s/     Barry L. McCabe
               
Barry L. McCabe
               
Authorized Committee Member
 
 

 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-16.1
  
Letter of Ernst & Young LLP
EX-16.1 2 rrd157770_20113.htm LETTER OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP May 11, 2007

May 15, 2007

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated May 15, 2007, of The Knoll Retirement Savings Plan and are in agreement with the statements contained in the third paragraph therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

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