FORM 8-K.---CURRENT REPORT
UNITED STATES
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): December 23, 1997
Andersen Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Connecticut 0-1460 06-0659863
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1280 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002-1374
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 860-242-0761
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
(a) The Company's independent auditors, KPMG Peat Marwick, City Place II,
Hartford, CT 06103, were dismissed by the Company on December 23, 1997.
During the past two fiscal years, KPMG Peat Marwick rendered unqualified
opinions with respect to the Company's consolidated financial statements for all
years covered by reports filed during that period. The dismissal of KPMG Peat
Marwick was approved by the audit committee of the Company's Board of Directors.
During the past two fiscal years and during the interim period since
February 28, 1997, there have been no disagreements with KPMG Peat Marwick on
any matter of accounting principles or procedures, financial statement
disclosures or auditing scope or procedures.
(b) Effective December 23, 1997, upon the recommendation of the Audit
Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, the firm of Deloitte & Touche,
LLP, City Place, Hartford, CT 06103 was retained to perform an examination on
and render an opinion with respect to the Company's consolidated financial
statements as of and for the year ending February 28, 1998. During the past two
fiscal years the Company has not consulted with Deloitte & Touche regarding the
application of accounting principles or the type of audit opinion that might be
rendered on the Company's financial statements. Furthermore, no written report
or oral advice was provided by Deloitte & Touche that was an important factor in
reaching a decision as to an accountant, auditor or financial reporting issue.
Deloitte & Touche was not consulted on any matter, which would be viewed as
being the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused the report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Andersen Group, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: December 30, 1997 /s/ Andrew M. O'Shea
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Andrew M. O'Shea
Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
