---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-008426"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AMTX"
cik: "0000738214"
company_name: "AEMETIS, INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T12:13:14.910822+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Aemetis dismisses RSM US LLP, engages KPMG as new auditor for FY2026

## Summary
- RSM served as auditor since 2012; dismissal effective after FY2025 audit completion.
- RSM's FY2024 and FY2025 audit reports included going concern explanatory paragraphs.
- No disagreements with RSM; material weaknesses in internal controls previously disclosed.
- KPMG engagement approved for Q1 2026 review and FY2026 audit, subject to engagement letter.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-008426
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AMTX
- cik: 0000738214
- company_name: AEMETIS, INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/738214/000143774926008426/0001437749-26-008426-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/738214/000143774926008426/amtx20260312_8k.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: 1d4b124a6024373d7b48b40ce36aca63f5bfbfdb
  claim: AEMETIS, INC dismissed RSM US LLP as its auditor.
  evidence_excerpt: (the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, beginning with the review of the Company’s financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and including the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/738214/000143774926008426/0001437749-26-008426-index.htm
- claim_id: 2926cf39604cb5c97be79d3e8dfc8443d91814d4
  claim: AEMETIS, INC engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.
  evidence_excerpt: (the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, beginning with the review of the Company’s financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and including the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/738214/000143774926008426/0001437749-26-008426-index.htm

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