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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-042938"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SURG"
cik: "0001392694"
company_name: "SurgePays, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-16T21:00:39+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-16T21:02:13.573016+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SurgePays dismisses TAAD LLP as auditor, engages Sadler, Gibb & Associates; prior report had going concern doubt

## Summary
- Dismissed TAAD LLP as independent auditor on Sept 16, 2026; engaged Sadler, Gibb & Associates, LLC on Sept 11, 2026.
- TAAD's report on FY2025 financials included an explanatory paragraph noting substantial doubt about going concern.
- No disagreements or reportable events with TAAD during FY2025 or interim through Sept 16, 2026.
- Audit Committee approved the auditor dismissal; letter from TAAD to be filed by amendment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-042938
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SURG
- cik: 0001392694
- company_name: SurgePays, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-16T21:00:39+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1392694/000149315226042938/0001493152-26-042938-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1392694/000149315226042938/form8-k.htm

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