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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-020758"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HLEO"
cik: "0001953988"
company_name: "Helio Corp /FL/"
filed_at: "2026-02-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T23:49:21.395507+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Helio Corp. dismisses Astra Audit, hires Hacker Johnson & Smith as auditor; cites NYSE uplisting prep

## Summary
- Dismissed Astra Audit & Advisory effective Feb 21, 2026; prior reports included going-concern doubt.
- Engaged Hacker, Johnson & Smith PA, a PCAOB-registered firm, for FY ending Oct 31, 2026 audit.
- CEO Ed Cabrera states the move strengthens audit infrastructure ahead of planned NYSE uplisting.
- No disagreements or reportable events between Helio and Astra in past two fiscal years.
- New auditor has over 50 years of experience and serves more than 60 financial institutions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-020758
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HLEO
- cik: 0001953988
- company_name: Helio Corp /FL/
- filed_at: 2026-02-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1953988/000121390026020758/0001213900-26-020758-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1953988/000121390026020758/ea02262026-8k_helio.htm

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