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
April 4, 2002
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Network Commerce Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Washington 0-26707 91-1628103
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation Identification Number)
411 First Avenue South, Suite 200 N, Seattle, WA 98104
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including zip)
(206) 223-1996
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 4. Changes In Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
Effective as of April 4, 2002, Network Commerce Inc., a Washington
corporation (the "Company") decided not to retain its independent auditors,
Arthur Andersen LLP and determined to engage Moss Adams LLP as its new
independent auditors. On April 8, 2002, the Company received letter confirmation
from Arthur Andersen LLP of the cessation of the client-auditor relationship.
The change in independent auditors was made subsequent to the filing of the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. This
determination was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, upon the
recommendation of the Audit Committee.
During the Company's two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent
interim period through April 4, 2002, there were no disagreements between the
Company and Arthur Andersen LLP on any matter of accounting principles or
practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which
disagreements, if not resolved to Arthur Andersen LLP's satisfaction, would have
caused Arthur Andersen LLP to make reference to the subject matter of the
disagreement in connection with its reports. In addition, during the Company's
two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period, there were no
"reportable events" (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K
promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission")).
The audit reports of Arthur Andersen LLP on the Company's financial
statements for the past two fiscal years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000
contained an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company's ability to continue
as a going concern.
The Company has provided Arthur Andersen LLP with a copy of the
disclosures made in this Current Report on Form 8-K in advance of the day that
these disclosures were filed by the Company with the Commission. Attached as
Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K is a copy of Arthur Andersen
LLP's letter stating its agreement with such statements.
During the Company's two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent
interim period, the Company did not consult with Moss Adams LLP regarding any of
the matters or events set forth in Item 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
16.1 Letter of Arthur Andersen LLP regarding change in certifying
accountant
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 10, 2002.
NETWORK COMMERCE INC.
By: /s/ N. Scott Dickson
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N. Scott Dickson
Chief Financial Officer