Crown Electrokinetics Corp.: auditor change — Crown Electrokinetics replaces auditor; no disagreements with prior firm

Crown Electrokinetics Corp.

On Jan 12, 2026, terminated Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP as auditor; engagement amicable with no report issued.
No disagreements on accounting principles or audit scope during Frank, Rimerman's tenure.
Appointed CBIZ CPAs P.C. as new independent registered public accounting firm, approved by board and audit committee.
Company provided Frank, Rimerman disclosure; they furnished a letter (Exhibit 16.1) confirming agreement.
No consultations with CBIZ on accounting treatments or disagreements prior to engagement.

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Auditor Changes SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its auditor.

Action: engagement
Auditor: CBIZ CPAs P.C.

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ommittee approved the engagement of CBIZ CPAs P.C. (“ CBIZ ”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm.

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Auditor Changes SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. dismissed Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP as its auditor.

Action: dismissal
Auditor: Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP

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micably terminated the engagement of Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP (“ Frank, Rimerman ”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The termination of the engagement of Frank, Rimerman was approved by the Company’s board of directors

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