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confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.90
Scilex Holding Co (SCLX): auditor change — Scilex dismisses EY as auditor amid investigation into contracts; Nasdaq non-compliance, note defaults expected
Scilex Holding Co
- EY requested investigation into June and Sept 2024 contracts (Commitment Side Letter, distribution agreement, Satisfaction Agreement) that may impact Q2 and Q3 financials.
- Audit committee commenced investigation with independent counsel; no conclusive findings yet; investigation may take weeks.
- On Nov 19, 2024, Audit Committee dismissed EY effective immediately due to inability to assure timely completion of Q3 review.
- Company expects Nasdaq non-compliance notice for failure to file Q3 10-Q, and defaults under Oramed Note and Tranche B Notes.
- EY provided letter disagreeing with certain company statements; company disputes EY's characterization of Audit Committee composition.