Korn Ferry Announces Amendment to Auxey Holdco Acquisition, Targets Sept 1 Close

What Happened Korn Ferry Inc. filed an 8‑K on August 3, 2026 disclosing a Deed of Amendment, dated July 29, 2026, to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (originally dated June 27, 2026) for the acquisition of Auxey Holdco Limited. The Amendment, among Korn Ferry and counterparties including Auxey Holdings (Lux) S.A.S., OMERS Administration Corporation and AMS Cayco Ltd., sets a target closing date of September 1, 2026, provided all closing conditions are satisfied or waived by August 27, 2026. If those conditions are not met or waived by August 27, 2026, the Amendment is void and the original Purchase Agreement timing governs.

Key Details

• Target closing date for the Acquisition of Auxey Holdco Limited: September 1, 2026.
• Deadline to satisfy or waive all closing conditions under the Amendment: August 27, 2026.
• If conditions are not met/waived by Aug 27, 2026, the Amendment is of no effect and the original Purchase Agreement controls.
• The Deed of Amendment is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Form 8‑K.

Why It Matters This filing gives investors a clarified target timeline for Korn Ferry’s acquisition, which can affect integration planning and near‑term strategic expectations. The deal remains conditional—regulatory approvals and other closing conditions must be satisfied by the stated deadline—so the transaction could still be delayed or revert to its prior schedule. Korn Ferry also flagged standard forward‑looking risks in the filing, noting no obligation to update those statements.