McCormick Appoints KPMG as New Auditor, Dismissing Ernst & Young

McCormick & Company announced it will change its independent registered public accounting firm from Ernst & Young LLP (EY) to KPMG LLP. The change was prompted by EY's expected lack of independence following the anticipated closing of McCormick's transaction to acquire Unilever's foods business.

Key Details

• Dismissal of EY: The dismissal was approved by the Audit Committee on September 24, 2026, and will be effective upon the filing of the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026.
• Appointment of KPMG: KPMG was appointed on September 24, 2026, to serve as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2027.
• No Disagreements: The company reported no disagreements with EY on any matter of accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope during the past two fiscal years.