-----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, WeUvR2kMuc5xhmo2Bq0h2ksxwM9tc5BqthTZoSA0QM6iBsBoZHzmQFqfbKXcVuT+ X5YtLC9gvI64D2K+kO0Duw== 0000950131-97-003678.txt : 19970530 0000950131-97-003678.hdr.sgml : 19970530 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950131-97-003678 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970527 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant FILED AS OF DATE: 19970529 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 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-11428 FILM NUMBER: 97615640 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 1 FORM 8-K ================================================================================ 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): May 27, 1997 ------------- INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC. 401(k) RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN AND TRUST (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 Accountants - ------- ---------------------------------------------- At a meeting held on May 27, 1997, the Administrative Committee for the Information Resources, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Trust ("the Plan") approved the engagement of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors of the Plan for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1996 to replace the firm of Grant Thornton LLP, which was dismissed as auditors of the Plan effective May 27, 1997. The reports of Grant Thornton LLP on the Plan'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 Plan'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 May 27, 1997 is filed as Exhibit 16 to this Form 8-K. 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 and Exchange Act of 1934, the trustees (or other persons who administer the employee benefit plan) have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC. 401(k) RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN and TRUST Date: May 29, 1997 By: ------------------------------------- Gary M. Hill Executive Vice President - Finance Chief Financial Officer, Information Resources, Inc. 3 EX-16 2 CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP Exhibit 16 700 One Prudential Plaza 130 E. Randolph Drive Chicago, IL 60601-6203 312 856-0200 Grant Thornton LLP May 27, 1997 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. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Trust dated May 27, 1997 and agree with the statements contained therein. Very truly yours, Grant Thornton LLP -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----