The legal probe follows a February 9, 2026, announcement in which Kyndryl disclosed its inability to file a timely Form 10-Q report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The company admitted to material weaknesses in its internal financial reporting, specifically citing failures in information, communication, and leadership oversight. These issues reportedly span the current fiscal year and the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

Simultaneous with the reporting delays, Kyndryl saw the resignations of its Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel. The company is already defending itself against an active securities class action lawsuit alleging the concealment of material information from investors. Former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., and the KSF firm are now seeking to determine if the board failed to uphold its legal obligations to shareholders, potentially exposing the firm to further liability beyond the existing class action.