TORONTO, ON — January 7, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) announced the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP (“EY” or the “Successor Auditor”) as the Company’s new auditor, effective January 5, 2026.
At the Corporation’s request, KPMG LLP (“KPMG” or the “Former Auditor”) resigned as the Company’s auditor, which resignation became effective January 5, 2026. The decision to change auditors was not the result of any disagreement, dispute, or reportable event between the Company and KPMG on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures.
The Board of Directors undertook a comprehensive review of the Company’s external audit services as part of its ongoing corporate governance practices, as it typically does every five years. During that process, it reviewed proposals from multiple leading accounting firms and selected Ernst & Young LLP.
According to Chris Beck, chief executive officer, EY is one of the world’s leading professional services firms whose global reach, depth of expertise, capabilities and experience align well with Caldwell’s continued growth and international footprint.
Beck also thanked KPMG for its many years of professional service, partnership, and support, noting their contributions to Caldwell and the high standard of work consistently delivered.
The Company has sent a Notice of Change of Auditor (the “Notice”) to the Former Auditor and to the Successor Auditor and has received a letter from each, addressed to the securities commissions in each of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, stating that they agree with the information contained in the Notice. The Notice and related letters have been reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors and are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+.
Caldwell Partners is a technology-powered talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment at all levels. Through two distinct brands – Caldwell and IQTalent – the firm leverages the latest innovations in AI to offer an integrated spectrum of services delivered by teams with deep knowledge in their respective areas. Services include candidate research and sourcing through to full recruitment at the professional, executive and board levels, as well as a suite of talent strategy and assessment tools that can help clients hire the right people, then manage and inspire them to achieve maximum business results.
Caldwell Partners’ common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CWL) and trade on the OTCQX Market (OTCQX: CWLPF).
For further information, please contact:
Investors:
Shreya Lathia, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
slathia@caldwell.com
+1 (416) 934-2241
Media:
Caroline Lomot, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
clomot@caldwell.com
+1 (516) 830-3535
Source: Caldwell Partners
