DXP ENTERPRISES INC 10-Q/A

ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. Disclosure Controls and Procedures We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is reported, processed, and summarized within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. As of March 31, 2021, our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer had concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of March 31, 2021. However, subsequent to that assessment, management identified a material weakness in our internal controls as we did not have adequate internal controls that ensure timely clearing of aged accounts payables arising from three-way match exceptions for items ordered through purchase orders. In connection with the correction associated with aged accounts payable, management identified a material weakness in the design of the Company’s controls around journal entries, specifically requiring review and approval by senior management with the requisite experience, authority and competence to determine the proper conclusion. In addition, management identified a material weakness around business combination accounting, specifically as it relates to the identification of all agreements and their impact on the transaction and future consideration and disclosure. Consequently, management re-evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2021 and has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of that date because of such material weaknesses. Remediation Plan and Status for Material Weakness In response to the identified material weakness, our management, with the oversight of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, has dedicated significant resources, including the involvement of outside advisors, and efforts to improve our internal control over financial reporting and has taken immediate action to remediate the material weaknesses identified. Certain remedial actions have been completed including ongoing involvement of outside advisors, reassessment of application controls within our accounts payable procure-to-pay platform and training programs around the issuance of purchase orders. The Company will further enhance these controls over the remainder of 2021. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the first quarter of 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Inherent Limitations of Internal Controls Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting can also be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. 23 PART II: OTHER INFORMATION