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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001477932-26-005892"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GWLL"
cik: "0001800373"
company_name: "GOLDENWELL BIOTECH, INC."
filed_at: "2026-09-29T19:29:55+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T13:47:18.964089+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Goldenwell Biotech replaces auditor Gillespie & Associates with Privatco CPA; prior reports flagged going concern

## Summary
- Board approved dismissal of Michael Gillespie & Associates, PLLC on September 27, 2026; engaged Privatco CPA Limited on September 22, 2026, which accepted the appointment.
- Gillespie's reports on FY2025 and FY2024 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer, but stated substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
- No disagreements with Gillespie on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope for FY2025, FY2024, or the interim period; no Item 304(a)(1)(v) reportable events.
- Company had not consulted Privatco on accounting principles, type of audit opinion, or any prior disagreement matter before the engagement.
- Gillespie letter agreeing with the disclosures, dated September 29, 2026, is attached as Exhibit 16.1.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001477932-26-005892
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GWLL
- cik: 0001800373
- company_name: GOLDENWELL BIOTECH, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-09-29T19:29:55+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1800373/000147793226005892/0001477932-26-005892-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1800373/000147793226005892/gdwl_8k.htm

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