UNITED STATES
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 Reportable Event: January 22, 1996 Commission file number 1-5039
WEIS MARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 24-0755415
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employee Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
1000 South Second Street, Sunbury, PA 17801
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 717-286-4571
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered
Common stock, no par value New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
(Title of class)
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WEIS MARKETS, INC.
ITEM 4 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
The Registrant has made the decision to appoint the accounting firm of Ernst
& Young LLP as the principal accountant to audit the Registrant's financial
statements.
The decision to change from KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, ("KPMG"), was made on
January 22, 1996, and will become effective after the filing of the Registrants
Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 1995.
The report on the financial statements from KPMG for the past two years or
any year prior to that period, have not contained an adverse opinion or a
disclaimer of opinion. The report has not been qualified or modified as to
uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, except for the adoption
of Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities" and No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."
The decision to change the principal accountant was approved by both the Audit
Committee and the Board of Directors on January 22, 1996. This decision was
based upon a review of competitive bids. The appointment of the principal
accountant by the Board of Directors will be submitted to the shareholders for
approval at the Annual Meeting.
There have been no disagreements with KPMG on any matter described in Item
304 (a) (1) (iv) and (v) of Regulation S-K during the two most recent fiscal
years, any subsequent interim period through the date of dismisal on January
22, 1996, or in any of the years prior to that period. A letter from KPMG
is attached to this filing.
The Registrant has not consulted with Ernst & Young LLP with respect to
accounting issues during the past two years or during any prior years.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Weis Markets, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: February 2, 1996 William R. Mills
Vice President Finance
& Secretary
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KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Certified Public Accountants
225 Market Street Telephone 717 238 7131 Telefax 717 233 1101
Suite 300
P.O. Box 1190
Harrisburg PA 17108-1190
January 23, 1996
Mr. William R. Mills
Vice President - Finance and Secretary
Weis Markets, Inc.
1000 S. Second Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
Dear Mr. Mills:
This is to confirm that the client-auditor relationship between Weis Markets,
Inc. (Commission File Number 1-5039) and KPMG Peat Marwick LLP has ceased.
Very truly yours,
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
cc: Chief Accountant, Securities and Exchange Commission
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KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Certified Public Accountants
225 Market Street Telephone 717 238 7131 Telefax 717 233 1101
Suite 300
P.O. Box 1190
Harrisburg PA 17108-1190
January 25, 1996
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We were previously principal accountants for Weis Markets, Inc. and, under the
date of January 27, 1995, we reported on the consolidated financial statements
of Weis Markets, Inc. and subsidiaries as of and for the years ended December
31, 1994 and December 25, 1993. On January 22, 1996, our appointment as
principal accountants has been terminated effective with the completion of the
audit for the year ended December 30, 1995 and the filing of the Annual Report
on Form 10-K. We have read Weis Markets, Inc.'s statements included under
Item 4 of it Form 8-K dated January 22, 1996, and we agree with such statements,
except that we are not in a position to agree or disagree with Weis Markets,
Inc.'s statement that Ernst & Young LLP was not engaged regarding the
application of accounting principles or the type of audit opinion that might
be rendered on Weis Markets, Inc.'s financial statements.
Very truly yours,
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
