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Auditor Changes

Auditor resignations, dismissals, and non-reliance under 8-K Items 4.01/4.02.

8-K items 4.01, 4.02 JSON
UNB UNION BANKSHARES INC

UNION BANKSHARES INC dismissed Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC as its auditor.

“On November 19, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Union Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of November 19, 2025.”
INFINITE GROUP INC

INFINITE GROUP INC engaged M&K CPAS, PLLC as its auditor.

“(b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Effective November 18, 2025, the Company appointed M&K CPAS, PLLC (“M&K”) as its new independent registered public accounting firm. M&K has been retained to audit the Company’s financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and to perform reviews of the Company’s interim financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, and September 30, 2025.”
INFINITE GROUP INC

Freed Maxick P.C. resigned as auditor of INFINITE GROUP INC.

“On November 13, 2025, Freed Maxick P.C. (“Freed”) resigned from the relationship with Infinite Group, Inc. (the “Company”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
UNIVERSAL BIOSENSORS INC

PricewaterhouseCoopers resigned as auditor of UNIVERSAL BIOSENSORS INC.

“On November 14, 2025, PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”) resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm of Universal Biosensors, Inc. (the “Company”).”
STI Solidion Technology Inc.

Solidion Technology Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On November 14, 2025, the Chief Financial Officer of Solidion Technology, Inc. (the “Company”), after consultation with the Company’s Audit Committee, concluded that the Company’s previously issued interim financial statements as of and for the period ended June 30, 2025 (the “Affected Financial Information”) included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for such period should no longer be relied upon.”
WGRX Wellgistics Health, Inc.

Wellgistics Health, Inc. engaged Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants as its auditor.

“On November 17, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors approved the re-engagement of Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants (“Suri”), as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.”
WGRX Wellgistics Health, Inc.

UHY LLP resigned as auditor of Wellgistics Health, Inc..

“ormal notice that the Company’s independent auditors, UHY LLP (“UHY”), had made the decision to resign as the Company’s independent accountants effective November 11, 2025. UHY indicated that they have elected to resign in light of certain information identified in the resignation of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Company, which had not yet been investigated.”
SUN

SUN engaged ALOBA, AWOMOLO & PARTNERS as its auditor.

“The Company subsequently notified Boladale and has appointed ALOBA, AWOMOLO & PARTNERS as the new auditor.”
SUN

SUN dismissed Boladale Lawal & Co (Boladale) as its auditor.

“On November 14, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of SUN (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Boladale Lawal & Co (Boladale) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately. The Company subsequently notified Boladale and has appointed ALOBA, AWOMOLO & PARTNERS as the new auditor.”
KMFG KEEMO Fashion Group Ltd

KEEMO Fashion Group Ltd engaged HML PLT as its auditor.

“f JP Centurion & Partners PLT (“Former Auditor”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately. The Former Auditor performed annual auditing of the Company’s financial statements for the years ended July 31, 2025 and 2024. During the fiscal years ended July 31, 2025 and 2024, there were: ● No disagreements with the Former Auditor on any matters of accounting principles, financial statement disclosures, or auditing scope or procedures. ● No “reportable events” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. The Company requested a letter from the Former Auditor stating whether they agree with the statements made in this Form 8-K, as required by Item 304(a)(3) of Regulation S-K. The Company has received the letter, and a copy is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Form 8-K. (b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. On Novem”
KMFG KEEMO Fashion Group Ltd

JP Centurion & Partners PLT resigned as auditor of KEEMO Fashion Group Ltd.

“esignation of Previous Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. On November 12, 2025, the Board of Directors of Keemo Fashion Group Limited (the “Company”) approved the resignation of JP Centurion & Partners PLT (“Former Auditor”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting”
AVBC Avidia Bancorp, Inc.

Avidia Bancorp, Inc. engaged BDMP Assurance, LLP as its auditor.

“the Audit Committee approved the engagement of BDMP Assurance, LLP as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, effective as of November 12, 2025”
AVBC Avidia Bancorp, Inc.

Avidia Bancorp, Inc. dismissed Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of November 12, 2025.”
LOB Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“(the “Company”), in consultation with KPMG LLP (“KPMG”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, concluded that the Company will amend its 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “FY2024 Form 10-K”) and the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, respectively (collectively, the “Q1 and Q2 2025 Form 10-Qs”) to restate the Consolidated Financial Statements for each of the periods included in those filings in order to restate the Statements of Cash Flows and related notes as further described below. The FY 2024 Form 10-K and the Q1 and Q2 2025 Form 10-Qs are collectively referred to herein as the “Prior Filings.” In preparing the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, an error was identified in the classification of cash flows between operating and investing activiti”
CNTY CENTURY CASINOS INC /CO/

CENTURY CASINOS INC /CO/ reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On November 6, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Century Casinos, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) concluded that our previously issued consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 10-K Financial Statements”) included in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Original Form 10-K”) contained a material error and should be restated to reflect the correction of a calculation of the carrying value of invested capital used in the valuation of our Rocky Gap reporting unit that resulted in an impairment of goodwill for this reporting unit.”
GIPL Global Innovative Platforms Inc.

Global Innovative Platforms Inc. engaged CNGSN & Associates LLP as its auditor.

“ppointment of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On November 3, 2025, the Board approved the engagement of CNGSN & Associates LLP (“CNGSN”) as the Company’s independent registered”
GIPL Global Innovative Platforms Inc.

Global Innovative Platforms Inc. dismissed M. S. Madhava Rao, Chartered Accountant as its auditor.

“ccountant. (a) Dismissal of Previous Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On November 3, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Global Innovative Platforms, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed M. S. Madhava Rao, Chartered Accountant (“MSMR”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective”
CYN Cyngn Inc.

Cyngn Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“should no longer be relied upon and should be restated”
VSTD Vestand Inc.

Vestand Inc. engaged M.N. Vijay Kumar, Chartered Accountant as its auditor.

“On November 3, 2025, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Vestand Inc. (the “Company”), based on the Company’s Audit Committee recommendation, dismissed BCRG Group (“BCRG”) as its independent registered public accountancy firm, and engaged M.N. Vijay Kumar, Chartered Accountant, as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm.”
VSTD Vestand Inc.

Vestand Inc. dismissed BCRG Group as its auditor.

“On November 3, 2025, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Vestand Inc. (the “Company”), based on the Company’s Audit Committee recommendation, dismissed BCRG Group (“BCRG”) as its independent registered public accountancy firm, and engaged M.N. Vijay Kumar, Chartered Accountant, as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm.”
MLCI Mount Logan Capital Inc.

Mount Logan Capital Inc. engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On November 5, 2025, the Audit Committee of the of the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP (“ Deloitte ”) as the Company’s independent public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.”
MLCI Mount Logan Capital Inc.

Mount Logan Capital Inc. dismissed EisnerAmper LLP as its auditor.

“☐ Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant Dismissal of Former Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On November 5, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Mount Logan Capital Inc. (the “ Company ”) approved the decision to dismiss EisnerAmper LLP (“ Eisner ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
CLST Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“(the “Company”), joined BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”). As a result of this transaction, HORNE resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on October 31, 2025.”
CLST Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.

HORNE LLP resigned as auditor of Catalyst Bancorp, Inc..

“HORNE resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on October 31, 2025.”
USAR USA Rare Earth, Inc.

USA Rare Earth, Inc. engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee, appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
USAR USA Rare Earth, Inc.

Horne LLP resigned as auditor of USA Rare Earth, Inc..

“Horne resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm effective as of November 1, 2025.”
CMTV COMMUNITY BANCORP /VT

COMMUNITY BANCORP /VT engaged BDMP Assurance, LLP as its auditor.

“Concurrently, the Board approved the engagement of BDMP Assurance, LLP as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.”
CMTV COMMUNITY BANCORP /VT

COMMUNITY BANCORP /VT dismissed Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of November 3, 2025.”
SCSC SCANSOURCE, INC.

SCANSOURCE, INC. engaged Deloitte as its auditor.

“On November 6, 2025, following the dismissal of Grant Thorton, the engagement of Deloitte as the Company’s independent registered public account firm began for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026”
SCSC SCANSOURCE, INC.

SCANSOURCE, INC. dismissed Grant Thornton as its auditor.

“On November 6, 2025, Grant Thornton’s dismissal as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm became effective”
UCLE US NUCLEAR CORP.

US NUCLEAR CORP. engaged Simon & Edward, LLP as its auditor.

“ngaged Simon & Edward, LLP (“SE”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. This appointment is effective as of October 29, 2025. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the subsequent interim periods prior to engagement, the Company did not consult with SE regarding: (a) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type”
UCLE US NUCLEAR CORP.

US NUCLEAR CORP. dismissed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its auditor.

“6 provided by Fruci & Associates II, PLLC. 1 ITEM 4.01. Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant (1) Previous Independent Auditors : On October 29, 2025, US Nuclear Corp (the “Company”), through action of the Board of Directors of the Company, dismissed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“Fruci”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of October 29, 2025. The reports of Fruci & Associates II, PLLC on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, other than an explanatory paragraph about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern . During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the subsequent interim period through the date”
Shepherd's Finance, LLC

Shepherd's Finance, LLC engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“On November 3, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee, appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
Shepherd's Finance, LLC

Horne LLP resigned as auditor of Shepherd's Finance, LLC.

“Horne resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on October 31, 2025.”
SPIR Spire Global, Inc.

Spire Global, Inc. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On the Effective Date, immediately following the filing of the Quarterly Report, KPMG’s engagement as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year-end audit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 commenced.”
SPIR Spire Global, Inc.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP resigned as auditor of Spire Global, Inc..

“On November 3, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), the Company filed the Quarterly Report, and PwC’s resignation was effective immediately thereafter.”
UCLE US NUCLEAR CORP.

US NUCLEAR CORP. engaged Simon & Edward, LLP as its auditor.

“On October 29, 2025, the Company, through action of the Board of Directors, engaged Simon & Edward, LLP (“SE”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.”
UCLE US NUCLEAR CORP.

US NUCLEAR CORP. dismissed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its auditor.

“On October 29, 2025, US Nuclear Corp (the “Company”), through action of the Board of Directors of the Company, dismissed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“Fruci”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of October 29, 2025.”
WYTC WYTEC INTERNATIONAL INC

WYTEC INTERNATIONAL INC engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“Effective as of November 1, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee, appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
WYTC WYTEC INTERNATIONAL INC

Horne LLP resigned as auditor of WYTEC INTERNATIONAL INC.

“025, the partners and professional staff of Horne LLP (“Horne”), which was engaged as the independent registered public accounting firm of the registrant, Wytec International, Inc. (the “Company”), joined BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”). As a result of this transaction, Horne resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of November 1, 2025. Effective as of November 1, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee,”
ZEO Zeo Energy Corp.

Zeo Energy Corp. engaged Tanner LLC as its auditor.

“ndependent registered public accounting firm, and approved the appointment of Tanner LLC (“Tanner”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, effective immediately. GT’s reports on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During the period from April 16, 2024, the date GT was appointed, to October 31, 2025, the date of dismissal, there were no (a) disagreements (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv)”
ZEO Zeo Energy Corp.

Zeo Energy Corp. dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“fter discussion with the management of the Company, approved the dismissal of Grant Thornton LLP (“GT”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, and approved the appointment of Tanner LLC (“Tanner”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, effective immediately.”
NGTF NightFood Holdings, Inc.

NightFood Holdings, Inc. engaged TAAD, LLP as its auditor.

“On October 28, 2025, Nightfood Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“Fruci”) as its independent registered public accountancy firm, and engaged TAAD, LLP (“TAAD”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm.”
NGTF NightFood Holdings, Inc.

NightFood Holdings, Inc. dismissed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its auditor.

“On October 28, 2025, Nightfood Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“Fruci”) as its independent registered public accountancy firm, and engaged TAAD, LLP (“TAAD”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm.”
ISTR Investar Holding Corp

Investar Holding Corp engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“On November 3, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee, appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
ISTR Investar Holding Corp

HORNE LLP resigned as auditor of Investar Holding Corp.

“☐ Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant On November 1, 2025, the partners and professional staff of HORNE LLP (“Horne”), which was engaged as the independent registered public accounting firm of the registrant, Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”), joined BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”). As a result of this transaction, Horne resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on November 1, 2025. On November 3, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee, appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
NRIS Norris Industries, Inc.

Norris Industries, Inc. engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“On November 1, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Board of Directors, appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
NRIS Norris Industries, Inc.

Horne LLP resigned as auditor of Norris Industries, Inc..

“ovember 1, 2025, the partners and professional staff of Horne LLP (“Horne”), which was engaged as the independent registered public accounting firm of the registrant, Norris Industries, Inc. (the “Company”), joined BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”). As a result of this transaction, Horne resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on October 31, 2025. On November 1, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Board of Directors, appointed”
ROYL Royale Energy, Inc.

Royale Energy, Inc. engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee, appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
ROYL Royale Energy, Inc.

Horne LLP resigned as auditor of Royale Energy, Inc..

“ovember 1, 2025, the partners and professional staff of Horne LLP (“Horne”), which was engaged as the independent registered public accounting firm of the registrant, Royale Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), joined BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”). As a result of this transaction, Horne resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on October 31, 2025. On November 3, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee, appointed”

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