PORTLAND, Ore., May 29, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- FLIR Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:FLIR) has announced that it has appointed KPMG LLP as its independent
public accountants to audit the Company's financial statements. KPMG LLP
replaces Arthur Andersen LLP, which had served in this capacity for the past two
years.
FLIR said that the appointment was made following a thorough evaluation process
by the Company's Board of Directors, its Audit Committee and management. The
Company said that the decision to change public accountants was not the result
of any disagreement between FLIR and Arthur Andersen LLP on any matter of
accounting principle or practice, financial statement disclosure, or auditing
scope or procedure.
FLIR Systems designs, manufactures and markets infrared imaging systems
worldwide for a variety of applications. FLIR's imaging products are used in
such diverse applications as public safety, defense, navigation, electronic news
gathering, and search and rescue. Thermography products support such
applications as condition monitoring, non-destructive testing, medical science,
research and development, and manufacturing process control. For more
information, please visit their Web site at www.FLIR.com.
About FLIR Systems
CONTACT: FLIR Systems Inc., Portland
Steve Bailey, 978/901-8000
www.flir.com
or
Neil Berkman Associates, Los Angeles
310/277-5162 (Investor Contact)
info@BerkmanAssociates.com
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