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Scorpius Holdings, Inc.: auditor change — NightHawk Biosciences restates Q2 and Q3 2022 financials; net loss overstated
Scorpius Holdings, Inc.
- Net loss overstated by ~$3.3M for Q2 2022 and ~$2.9-3.3M for Q3 2022 due to deferred tax asset valuation allowance error from Elusys acquisition.
- Restatement will decrease net loss per share by $0.13 for Q2 and $0.12-$0.13 for Q3.
- Material weakness identified in internal controls over income tax accounting; remediation plan to be described in 2022 10-K.
- Audit committee concluded prior period financials should no longer be relied upon.
- Errors had no effect on cash position, pre-tax loss, or operating expenses.