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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
VISTA CREDIT STRATEGIC LENDING CORP.

VISTA CREDIT STRATEGIC LENDING CORP. dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“On March 13, 2026, Vista Credit Strategic Lending Corp. (the “Company”), notified Ernst & Young LLP (“Ernst & Young”) that it was being dismissed as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
RR RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC.

RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC. engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its auditor.

“nd ratified by the Committee and the Board, the Company engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. (“ CBIZ ”) as the Company’s independent public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 and to review the”
RR RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC.

RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC. dismissed Bush & Associates CPA LLC as its auditor.

“On March 17, 2026 (the “ Dismissal Date ”), Richtech Robotics Inc. (the “ Company ”) terminated Bush & Associates CPA LLC (“ Bush & Associates ”) as its independent registered public accounting firm for the Company. The termination was approved by the Audit Committee (the “ Committee ”) of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) and the Board of the Company.”
Kioni Holdings Ltd

Kioni Holdings Ltd engaged LAO Professionals as its auditor.

“On November 3, 2025, effectively, the Company appointed LAO Professionals ("LAO") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm”
Kioni Holdings Ltd

Kioni Holdings Ltd dismissed Olayinka Oyebola & Co. as its auditor.

“☐ Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant (a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On November 3, 2025, Kioni Holdings Limited (the "Company") notified Olayinka Oyebola & Co. ("OOC") of its dismissal, effective November 3, 2025 , as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.”
TNXP Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“On March 16, 2026 (the “ Engagement Date ”), the Company appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“ PwC ”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, and related interim periods.”
TNXP Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. dismissed EisnerAmper LLP as its auditor.

“On March 16, 2026, Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (the “ Company ”) dismissed EisnerAmper LLP (“ EisnerAmper ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
GDRX GoodRx Holdings, Inc.

GoodRx Holdings, Inc. dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“approved the dismissal of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
GDRX GoodRx Holdings, Inc.

GoodRx Holdings, Inc. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors of GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), following a competitive proposal process, approved the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026”
ABX Abacus Global Management, Inc.

Abacus Global Management, Inc. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“(b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On March 16, 2026, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, effective upon the dismissal of GT.”
ABX Abacus Global Management, Inc.

Abacus Global Management, Inc. dismissed Grant Thornton, LLP as its auditor.

“o Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant (a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On March 16, 2026, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Abacus Global Management, Inc., (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Grant Thornton, LLP (“GT”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
ECG Everus Construction Group, Inc.

Everus Construction Group, Inc. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On January 14, 2026, the Audit Committee appointed KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026”
ECG Everus Construction Group, Inc.

Everus Construction Group, Inc. dismissed Deloitte as its auditor.

“Deloitte was dismissed on February 25, 2026, upon completion of its audit services.”
AIB BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc.

BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc. engaged Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC as its auditor.

“Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, the Company appointed Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (“CRI”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s”
Pacific Coast Oil Trust

Pacific Coast Oil Trust engaged Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. as its auditor.

“On March 16, 2026, the Trust engaged Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. (“Weaver”) as the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Pacific Coast Oil Trust

Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. resigned as auditor of Pacific Coast Oil Trust.

“Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (“PKF”) resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm of Pacific Coast Oil Trust (the “Trust”).”
PRTH Priority Technology Holdings, Inc.

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On March 11, 2026, KPMG LLP (“ KPMG ”) was engaged by the Audit Committee as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
PRTH Priority Technology Holdings, Inc.

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“On March 11, 2026, the Audit Committee (the “ Audit Committee ”) of the Board of Directors of Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. (the “ Company ”) approved the dismissal of Ernst & Young LLP (“ EY ”) as Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
NFE New Fortress Energy Inc.

New Fortress Energy Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On March 15, 2026, the Audit Committee (the “ Audit Committee ”) of the Board of Directors of New Fortress Energy Inc. (the “ Company ”), based on the recommendation of management, determined that the Company’s previously issued audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed on June 30, 2025, and each of the Company’s previously issued unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as of and for each of the interim periods in 2025 and 2024 (each a “ Prior Period Financial Statement ” and collectively the “ Prior Period Financial Statements ”), should no longer be relied upon due to the impact of errors as described below.”
KRT Karat Packaging Inc.

Karat Packaging Inc. dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“Also, effective March 13, 2026, the Committee approved the dismissal of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s Independent Accountant. PwC's report on the Company’s financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor was either report qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.”
KRT Karat Packaging Inc.

Karat Packaging Inc. engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“approved the engagement of BDO USA, P.C. ("BDO") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
STEM STEM, INC.

STEM, INC. engaged RSM US LLP as its auditor.

“(b) On March 12, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board approved the engagement of RSM US LLP (“ RSM ”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, beginning with the review of the Company’s financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and including the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.”
STEM STEM, INC.

STEM, INC. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“(the “ Company ”) approved the dismissal of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“ Deloitte ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
AMTX AEMETIS, INC

AEMETIS, INC dismissed RSM US LLP as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, beginning with the review of the Company’s financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and including the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.”
AMTX AEMETIS, INC

AEMETIS, INC engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, beginning with the review of the Company’s financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and including the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.”
QCLS Q/C TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Q/C TECHNOLOGIES, INC. engaged Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. as its auditor.

“On March 9, 2026, the Committee engaged Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. (“Grassi”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, effective immediately.”
QCLS Q/C TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Q/C TECHNOLOGIES, INC. dismissed Stephano Slack LLC as its auditor.

“On March 9, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Committee”) of Q/C Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Stephano Slack LLC (“Stephano Slack”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of the same date.”
SNWV SANUWAVE Health, Inc.

SANUWAVE Health, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“the audit committee of the board of directors of the Company, after discussion with the Company’s management and with Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, and Marcum LLP (“Marcum”), the Company’s former independent registered public accounting firm, concluded that the following should no longer be relied upon”
UPLD Upland Software, Inc.

Upland Software, Inc. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On March 9, 2026, upon the completion of a comprehensive selection process, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Upland Software, Inc. (the “Company”) approved (1) the dismissal of Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, and (2) the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and related interim periods, subject to the completion of KPMG’s customary client acceptance procedures and the execution of an engagement letter. The Company informed EY of their dismissal on March 10, 2026.”
UPLD Upland Software, Inc.

Upland Software, Inc. dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) approved (1) the dismissal of Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, and (2) the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and related interim periods, subject to the completion of KPMG’s customary client acceptance procedures and the execution of an engagement letter.”
AMPY Amplify Energy Corp.

Amplify Energy Corp. engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“the Audit Committee approved the appointment of Grant Thornton as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal 2026, effective upon the dismissal of Deloitte and the completion of Grant Thornton’s client acceptance procedures”
AMPY Amplify Energy Corp.

Amplify Energy Corp. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“he dismissal of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”), effective upon completion of their audit of the Company’s”
BRCB Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.

Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“On March 12, 2026, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, effective immediately”
BRCB Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.

Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. dismissed KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) approved the dismissal of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, and the Company subsequently notified KPMG of the dismissal.”
ALEXANDER TECH CORP

ALEXANDER TECH CORP engaged PG Accountants LLC as its auditor.

“On February 27, 2026 the Board of Directors approved the appointment of PG Accountants LLC ("PG") as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to perform independent audit services for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.”
ALEXANDER TECH CORP

ALEXANDER TECH CORP dismissed FRUCI & ASSOCIATES, PS as its auditor.

“On February 27, 2026, FRUCI & ASSOCIATES, PS was dismissed as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.”
GNE Genie Energy Ltd.

Genie Energy Ltd. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“should not be relied upon and require restatement”
CRCW Crypto Co

Crypto Co engaged Beckles & Co. as its auditor.

“On March 11, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the appointment of Beckles & Co. (“ Beckles ”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, effective March 12, 2026, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.”
CRCW Crypto Co

Crypto Co dismissed Bush & Associates CPA LLC as its auditor.

“On March 11, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the dismissal of Bush & Associates CPA LLC (“ Bush ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective March 12, 2026.”
AOMR Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc.

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“On March 9, 2026, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP”
AOMR Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc.

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. dismissed KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“(a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On March 9, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
FLYE Fly-E Group, Inc.

Fly-E Group, Inc. engaged Fortune CPA, Inc. as its auditor.

“nd (ii) appointed Fortune CPA, Inc. ( “Fortune ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to conduct an quarter review of the Company’s financial statements at December 31,”
DIOD DIODES INC /DEL/

DIODES INC /DEL/ engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“The Audit Committee approved the engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.”
DIOD DIODES INC /DEL/

DIODES INC /DEL/ dismissed Baker Tilly US, LLP as its auditor.

“On March 5, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Diodes Incorporated (the “Company”) dismissed Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
STQN STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS INC /NV/

STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS INC /NV/ engaged Integritat Audit, Accounting & Advisory, LLC as its auditor.

“On February 28, 2026 (the “Engagement Date”), the Registrant’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of and engaged Integritat Audit, Accounting & Advisory, LLC, 1825 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 110, Boca Raton, Florida, as the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
ULH UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC.

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“Company’s previously issued condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarter ended September 27, 2025 included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27, 2025 should no longer be relied upon. The determination relates to an error identified in connection with the Company’s evaluation of certain triggering events related to its intermodal reporting unit during the fourth quarter of 2025. Specifically, management determined that the carrying value of the intermodal reporting unit used in the Company’s goodwill impairment analysis during the quarter ended September 27, 2025 included approximately $46.7 million of deferred tax liabilities attributable to intercompany allocations that were not appropriate for inclusion in the reporting unit’s carrying value for purposes of the impairment analysis. The error did not arise from change”
RREEF Property Trust, Inc.

RREEF Property Trust, Inc. engaged Forvis Mazars, LLP as its auditor.

“On March 6, 2026, the audit committee of the board of directors (the “Audit Committee”) of RREEF Property Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) engaged Forvis Mazars, LLP (“Forvis”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2026.”
LXU LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.

LSB INDUSTRIES, INC. dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“On the same date, the Committee approved the dismissal of EY as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately”
LXU LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.

LSB INDUSTRIES, INC. engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) conducted a competitive selection process to determine the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The Committee invited several public accounting firms to participate in this process, including Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. As a result of this process, following the review and evaluation of proposals from participating firms, on March 4, 2026, the Committee approved the engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, subject to completion of PwC’s standard client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter.”
VMI VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC

VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“(b) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On March 3, 2026, the Audit Committee dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

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