-----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, RF627H6kCH7g1ccRrGAHdO78FfR0OaGUNtCUI1aQvlki34oyH8ni8yCofx/nj936 0jQRuRvFTg/d6LMgnPxH0w== 0000950131-96-004256.txt : 19960903 0000950131-96-004256.hdr.sgml : 19960903 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950131-96-004256 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19960822 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 19960830 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: INFORMATION RESOURCES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000714278 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT [8700] IRS NUMBER: 362947987 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-11428 FILM NUMBER: 96624284 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 N CLINTON ST CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60661-1416 BUSINESS PHONE: 3127261221 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 N CLINTON ST CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60661-1416 8-K/A 1 FORM 8-K/A ================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------- FORM 8-K\A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): August 22, 1996 ------------- INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) DELAWARE 0-11428 36-2947987 (STATE OF INCORPORATION) (COMMISSION FILE NUMBER) (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.) 150 NORTH CLINTON CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60661 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) (312) 726-1221 (REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER) ================================================================================ Item 4. Changes In Registrant's Certifying Accountant - ------- At a meeting held on August 22, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the engagement of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1996 to replace the firm of Grant Thornton LLP, which was dismissed as auditors of the Company effective August 22, 1996. The audit committee of the Board of Directors voted to recommend the change in auditors to the Board of Directors on August 19, 1996. The reports of Grant Thornton LLP on the Company's financial statements for the past two fiscal years did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. In connection with the audits of the Company's financial statements for each of the two fiscal years ended December 31, 1995, and in the subsequent interim period, there were no disagreements with Grant Thornton LLP on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Grant Thornton LLP, would have caused Grant Thornton LLP to make reference to the matter in its report. The Company has requested Grant Thornton LLP to furnish it a letter addressed to the Commission stating whether it agrees with the above statements. A copy of that letter, dated August 29, 1996, is filed as Exhibit 16 to this Form 8-K\A. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits - ------- (c) Exhibits Number ------ 16 Letter re: Change in Certifying Accountant 2 SIGNATURES 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, thereunto duly authorized. INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC. Date: August 30, 1996 By: /s/ Gary M. Hill ------------------------------------------ Executive Vice President - Finance Chief Financial Officer 3 EX-16 2 OPINION OF GRANT THORNTON Exhibit 16 700 One Prudential Plaza 130 E. Randolph Drive Chicago, IL 60601-6203 312 856-0200 GRANT THORNTON LLP August 29, 1996 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20549 Re: Information Resources, Inc. File No. 0-11428 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 4 of the Form 8-K of Information Resources, Inc. dated August 22, 1996 and agree with the statements contained therein. Very truly yours, /s/ Grant Thornton LLP - ---------------------- Grant Thronton LLP -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----