8-K
filed July 21, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
ticker WSR
CIK 0001175535
other
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.30
Whitestone REIT replaces auditor PKF with Withum after PKF asset acquisition by Withum
Whitestone REIT
- PKF resigned as auditor on July 21, 2025; Withum engaged same day with Audit Committee approval.
- PKF's audit reports for FY 2024 and 2023 contained no adverse opinion or qualifications.
- No disagreements or reportable events between Company and PKF in past two fiscal years or interim period.
- Change stems from PKF's asset acquisition by Withum; no prior consultations with Withum occurred.
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