8-K
filed November 17, 2025, 6:59 PM ET
CIK 0001279695
other material
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materiality 1.00
Universal Biosensors ceases operations, enters receivership; auditor PwC resigns
UNIVERSAL BIOSENSORS INC
- PwC resigned as auditor on Nov 14, 2025; company has not engaged a replacement.
- Company ceasing operations, in receivership, intends to promptly deregister securities.
- PwC's FY2024 report included explanatory paragraph on substantial doubt about going concern.
- No disagreements or reportable events between company and PwC in FY2024, FY2023, or subsequent period.
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