ECB Bancorp's auditor BNN declines re-appointment for FY2024; no disagreement

ECB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/

BNN informed ECB on Jan 16, 2024 it will not stand for re-appointment as auditor for FY2024 due to exiting banking public company audit practice.
No disagreements or reportable events occurred in FY2022, FY2023, or through Jan 16, 2024.
BNN will complete the FY2023 audit; ECB will engage a new independent auditor for FY2024.
BNN provided a letter agreeing with ECB's disclosures, filed as Exhibit 16.1.

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