6-K
Alithya Group inc (ALYAF)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: August 2021
Commission File Number: 001-38705
ALITHYA GROUP INC.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
1100, Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 400
Montréal, Québec, Canada H3B 3A5
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐
SIGNATURE
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.
| ALITHYA GROUP INC. |
|---|
| /s/ Nathalie Forcier |
| Name: Nathalie Forcier |
| Title: Chief Legal Officer |
| Date: August 10, 2021 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Document
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF AUDITOR
Pursuant to NI 51-102 (Section 4.11)
TO: Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP
KPMG LLP
AND TO: Autorité des marchés financiers
Ontario Securities Commission
Alithya Group inc. (the “Company”) hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations (“NI 51-102”) of the termination of Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP (the “Former Auditor”) as the auditor of the Company and the appointment of KPMG LLP (the “Successor Auditor”) in its place. The Company confirms that:
1.The Audit and Risk Management Committee (“ARMC”) of the Company’s Board of Directors has conducted a review of external audit services as part of its continued commitment to good governance. As part of this review, the ARMC sought proposals to provide audit services for the financial year ending on March 31, 2022.
2.After careful review of the proposals received and due consideration of all relevant factors, the ARMC recommended to the Board of Directors that the Successor Auditor, and not the Former Auditor, be proposed for appointment as auditor of the Company by the shareholders of the Company for the Company’s financial year ending on March 31, 2022.
3.On August 3, 2021, the Board of Directors approved the aforementioned recommendation of the ARMC and decided not to propose the Former Auditor for reappointment as auditor of the Company for the financial year ending on March 31, 2022 and to propose the Successor Auditor for appointment as the auditor of the Company by the shareholders of the Company for the Company’s financial year ending March 31, 2022. The vote will take place at the annual general and special meeting of shareholders of the Company scheduled to be held on September 15, 2021.
4.The auditor’s reports of the Former Auditor on the annual audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the two most recent financial years preceding the date of this notice, being reports for the financial years ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, and for any subsequent period to date, did not express any modified opinion.
5.In the opinion of the Company, there are no reportable events as such term is defined in Section 4.11(1) of NI 51-102.
DATED as of the 3rd day of August, 2021.
ALITHYA GROUP INC.
/s/ Claude Thibault
___________________________________
Claude Thibault
Chief Financial Officer
1100, Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 400
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 3A5
www.alithya.com
Document
Raymond Chabot
Grant Thornton LLP
Suite 2000
August 5, 2021 National Bank Tower
600 De La Gauchetière Street West
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 4L8
T 514-878-2691
Autorité des marchés financiers
Ontario Securities Commission
Re: Alithya Group inc.
Notice of Change of Auditor dated August 3, 2021
Dear Sirs/Mesdames:
Pursuant to Section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102, we have reviewed the information contained in the notice of change of auditor of Alithya Group inc. dated August 3, 2021 (the "Notice"). Based on our knowledge as of the date hereof, we confirm our agreement with the information contained in the Notice pertaining to our firm.
Sincerely,
c.c. The Board of Directors, Alithya Group inc.
Claude Thibault, Chief Financial Officer, Alithya Group inc.
| Member of Grant Thornton International Ltd | rcgt.com |
|---|
Document
KPMG LLP
600 de Maisonneuve Blvd West
Suite 1500, Tour KPMG
Montréal (Québec) H3A 0A3
Tel. 514-840-2100
Fax. 514-840-2187
www.kpmg.ca
To: Autorité des marchés financiers (Québec)
Ontario Securities Commission
August 5, 2021
Dear Sirs/Madams:
Re: Notice of Change of Auditors of Alithya Group inc.
As required by section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations, we have read the change of auditor notice of Alithya Group inc. dated August 3, 2021 (the “Notice”) and confirm our agreement with the statements contained in the Notice pertaining to our firm, except that we are not in a position to agree or disagree with item 5 of such Notice.
Your very truly,
KPMG LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership and member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.
KPMG Canada provides services to KPMG LLP.