-----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, Il6hJmDrNFKQRQK223v4jtlCkIqOP3kQAPlMXVaUP7Y8m+u9TtS0XG4ZKiSZU/oP PN43rDp7QU7I8wBwfdcVjQ== 0000908737-02-000215.txt : 20020620 0000908737-02-000215.hdr.sgml : 20020620 20020620084033 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000908737-02-000215 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020619 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020620 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IRON MOUNTAIN INC/PA CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001020569 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PUBLIC WAREHOUSING & STORAGE [4220] IRS NUMBER: 232588479 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13045 FILM NUMBER: 02682724 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 745 ATLANTIC AVENUE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02111 BUSINESS PHONE: 6175354766 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 745 ATLANTIC AVENUE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02111 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIERCE LEAHY CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960807 8-K 1 imis8k_june20.txt 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): June 19, 2002 IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 1-13045 23-2588479 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 745 Atlantic Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02111 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (617) 535-4766 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant On June 19, 2002, Iron Mountain Incorporated (the "Company") dismissed Arthur Andersen LLP ("Arthur Andersen") as its independent public accountants and engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") to serve as its new independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002, effective immediately. The decision to dismiss Arthur Andersen and to retain Deloitte was recommended by the Company's Audit Committee and approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, which committee was expressly authorized to take such action. Arthur Andersen's reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements for each of the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and through the date hereof, there were no disagreements between the Company and Arthur Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to Arthur Andersen's satisfaction, would have caused Arthur Andersen to make reference to the subject matter in connection with its reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements for such years; and there were no reportable events as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. The Company provided Arthur Andersen with a copy of the foregoing disclosures. Attached as Exhibit 16.1 is a copy of Arthur Andersen's letter, dated June 19, 2002, stating its agreement with such statements. During the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and through the date hereof, the Company did not consult with Deloitte with respect to the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's consolidated financial statements, or any other matters or reportable events as set forth in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Form Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Item 16.1 Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission, dated June 19, 2002, regarding the change in the Company's certifying accountant. 99.1 Press Release, dated June 19, 2002. -2- SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED (Registrant) By: /s/ Jean A. Bua Jean A. Bua Vice President and Corporate Controller Date: June 19, 2002 -3- EX-16.1 3 ex16-1.txt EXHIBIT 16.1 Securities and Exchange Commission Mail Stop 9-5 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 June 19, 2002 Dear Sir/Madam: We have read and, except as described in the next sentence, agree with the comments in Item 4 of Form 8-K of Iron Mountain Incorporated dated June 19, 2002. We have no basis to agree or disagree with the comments relating to the audit committee and the board of directors appearing in the first paragraph of Item 4. Very truly yours, /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP Arthur Andersen LLP cc: Mr. John F. Kenny, Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director EX-99.1 4 ex99-1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John F. Kenny, Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (617) 535-4799 Iron Mountain Engages Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Auditors Boston, MA - June 19, 2002 - Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in records and information management services, today announced that it has engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002 replacing Arthur Andersen LLP in that capacity effective immediately. The decision to dismiss Arthur Andersen and engage Deloitte & Touche was made after careful consideration by the Audit and Executive Committees of the Iron Mountain Board of Directors and senior management. The decision was not the result of any disagreement between Iron Mountain and Arthur Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure. "It is with sadness that we end our relationship with Arthur Andersen. They have been great partners throughout our time as a public company, always professional, always providing the highest level of service," said Richard Reese, Iron Mountain's Chairman and CEO. "Unfortunately, Arthur Andersen's current difficulties and uncertain future convinced the Board that this change was in the best interest of our shareholders," he added. "We look forward to working with Deloitte & Touche in their new role as our independent auditors," said Reese. About Iron Mountain Iron Mountain Incorporated was founded in 1951 as one of the first records management companies. Today, Iron Mountain is the global leader in records and information management services, providing services to over 150,000 customer accounts in 80 markets in the United States and 44 markets outside of the United States. Its diversified customer base includes more than half of the Fortune 500 and numerous commercial, legal, banking, healthcare, accounting, insurance, entertainment and government organizations. The Company operates over 650 records management facilities in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America. For more information, visit www.ironmountain.com. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----