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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-144951"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VERU"
cik: "0000863894"
company_name: "VERU INC."
filed_at: "2024-05-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T10:02:36.488599+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Veru dismisses RSM as auditor; engages Cherry Bekaert; cites material weaknesses

## Summary
- RSM US LLP dismissed as independent auditor on May 16, 2024; no disagreements reported.
- Cherry Bekaert LLP appointed as new auditor on May 21, 2024, approved by Audit Committee.
- RSM's FY2023 report included a going-concern explanatory paragraph.
- Two material weaknesses disclosed: one related to nonrecurring transactions and one to R&D expense estimates, leading to restatements.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-144951
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VERU
- cik: 0000863894
- company_name: VERU INC.
- filed_at: 2024-05-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/863894/000119312524144951/0001193125-24-144951-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/863894/000119312524144951/d807494d8k.htm

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