MaxLinear changes independent auditor to KPMG

MaxLinear, Inc. reported a change in its independent auditor.

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MaxLinear, Inc. reported a change in its independent auditor. Effective May 28, 2026, the company dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm, with approval from the board’s audit committee, and appointed KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Grant Thornton’s audit reports on MaxLinear’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications. The company states there were no disagreements with Grant Thornton and no reportable events under Regulation S-K during those periods.

Insights

MaxLinear replaces its auditor without reported disputes or issues.

MaxLinear has transitioned its independent registered public accounting firm from Grant Thornton to KPMG, effective for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The change was approved by the audit committee, aligning with standard governance practices for auditor appointments.

The company notes that Grant Thornton’s reports for fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 contained no adverse opinions or qualifications, and it reports no disagreements or reportable events under Item 304 of Regulation S-K. This framing presents the move as a routine change rather than a response to identified accounting issues.

Future periodic reports for periods after December 31, 2026 will reflect KPMG’s role as auditor, while historical periods audited by Grant Thornton remain unchanged. Subsequent company filings may provide additional context on how the new auditor engagement operates over time.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 4.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant Governance

The company changed its independent auditing firm, which may involve disagreements on accounting matters.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Effective auditor change date: May 28, 2026 Fiscal years audited by Grant Thornton: 2024 and 2025 New audit engagement period: Fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 +1 more

4 metrics

Effective auditor change date May 28, 2026 Dismissal of Grant Thornton and auditor transition

Fiscal years audited by Grant Thornton 2024 and 2025 Grant Thornton reports had no adverse opinions or qualifications

New audit engagement period Fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 KPMG appointed as independent registered public accounting firm

Exhibit filed Exhibit 16.1 Letter from Grant Thornton to SEC dated June 1, 2026

Key Terms

independent registered public accounting firm, reportable events, Regulation S-K, audit committee, +1 more

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independent registered public accounting firm financial

"dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

reportable events regulatory

"no “reportable events” (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K)"

Reportable events are significant incidents or changes a company is legally required to disclose to regulators and the public, such as major safety problems, legal actions, financial irregularities, or management changes. They matter to investors because these events can alter a company’s risk profile or future performance, much like a dashboard warning light signals a problem that could affect a car’s safety or reliability. Timely disclosure helps investors make informed decisions and maintain market fairness.

Regulation S-K regulatory

"Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulations S-K"

A set of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules that tell public companies which narrative and qualitative details must be disclosed in filings, such as risk factors, management discussion, executive pay, legal proceedings and business description. Think of it as a standardized checklist or blueprint that ensures investors get the same types of background information from every company so they can compare risks, management quality and strategy before making investment decisions.

audit committee financial

"The dismissal of Grant Thornton has been approved by the audit committee of the board of directors"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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What did MaxLinear (MXL) announce regarding its independent auditor?

MaxLinear announced it dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm effective May 28, 2026, and appointed KPMG LLP as auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with approval from the company’s audit committee.

Were there any disagreements between MaxLinear (MXL) and Grant Thornton?

MaxLinear reports no disagreements with Grant Thornton during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, or through May 28, 2026, on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope or procedures that would have required reference in Grant Thornton’s audit reports.

Did Grant Thornton issue any qualified opinions on MaxLinear’s financial statements?

Grant Thornton’s reports on MaxLinear’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 did not contain any adverse opinion, disclaimer of opinion, or qualifications related to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, according to the company’s disclosure.

What role will KPMG play for MaxLinear (MXL) going forward?

KPMG LLP has been engaged as MaxLinear’s independent registered public accounting firm and appointed to audit the company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The filing states there were no prior consultations with KPMG on accounting or reporting issues before this engagement.

Were any reportable events disclosed in connection with MaxLinear’s auditor change?

MaxLinear states there were no “reportable events” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, or the subsequent interim period through May 28, 2026, in connection with Grant Thornton’s engagement as auditor.

Did Grant Thornton agree with MaxLinear’s description of the auditor change?

MaxLinear provided Grant Thornton with a copy of the disclosure and requested a response letter to the SEC. The company filed Grant Thornton’s letter, dated June 1, 2026, as Exhibit 16.1, in which Grant Thornton states its position regarding the company’s description of the auditor change.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/01/2026 - 04:35 PM EDT


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):

May 28, 2026

MaxLinear, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-34666	14-1896129
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5966 La Place Court, Suite 100, Carlsbad, California 92008

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (760) 692-0711

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.0001 par value	MXL	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.

(a)Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

On May 28, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), MaxLinear, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately. The dismissal of Grant Thornton has been approved by the audit committee of the board of directors of the Company (the “Audit Committee”).

Grant Thornton’s report on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 did not contain any adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.

During the Company’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and the subsequent interim period through to the Effective Date, there have been (i) no disagreements with Grant Thornton on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to Grant Thornton’s satisfaction, would have caused Grant Thornton to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with its report, and (ii) no “reportable events” (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulations S-K).

The Company provided Grant Thornton with a copy of this Current Report on Form 8-K prior to its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and requested that Grant Thornton furnish it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements. A copy of Grant Thornton’s letter, dated June 1, 2026, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

(b)Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Audit Committee also approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and appointed KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

During the Company’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the subsequent interim period through May 28, 2026, neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf has consulted with KPMG regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Company that KPMG concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue, (ii) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K, or (iii) any reportable event within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit			Description
16.1			Letter from Grant Thornton LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated June 1, 2026

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.



Date:	June 1, 2026	MAXLINEAR, INC.

		(Registrant)

		By:	/s/ Steven Litchfield
			Steven Litchfield
			Chief Financial Officer and Chief Corporate Strategy Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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MaxLinear changes independent auditor to KPMG

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