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): June 19, 2002
IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-13045 23-2588479
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
745 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(617) 535-4766
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
On June 19, 2002, Iron Mountain Incorporated (the "Company") dismissed
Arthur Andersen LLP ("Arthur Andersen") as its independent public accountants
and engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") to serve as its new independent
public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002, effective
immediately. The decision to dismiss Arthur Andersen and to retain Deloitte was
recommended by the Company's Audit Committee and approved by the Executive
Committee of the Board of Directors, which committee was expressly authorized to
take such action.
Arthur Andersen's reports on the Company's consolidated financial
statements for each of the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 did not
contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified
or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.
During the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and through the date
hereof, there were no disagreements between the Company and Arthur Andersen on
any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement
disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved
to Arthur Andersen's satisfaction, would have caused Arthur Andersen to make
reference to the subject matter in connection with its reports on the Company's
consolidated financial statements for such years; and there were no reportable
events as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
The Company provided Arthur Andersen with a copy of the foregoing
disclosures. Attached as Exhibit 16.1 is a copy of Arthur Andersen's letter,
dated June 19, 2002, stating its agreement with such statements.
During the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and through the date
hereof, the Company did not consult with Deloitte with respect to 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, or any other matters or
reportable events as set forth in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Form Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Item
16.1 Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange
Commission, dated June 19, 2002, regarding the change in the
Company's certifying accountant.
99.1 Press Release, dated June 19, 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Jean A. Bua
Jean A. Bua
Vice President and Corporate Controller
Date: June 19, 2002
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