other
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.50
ESS Tech appoints KPMG as new independent auditor for FY 2023 after EY declined re-election
ESS Tech, Inc.
- Audit Committee appointed KPMG as independent registered public accounting firm on May 2, 2023, effective immediately.
- No consultations between the company and KPMG on accounting principles or audit opinions during the past two fiscal years or subsequent interim period.
- Predecessor auditor EY declined to stand for re-election for FY 2023 as previously disclosed; no reportable disagreements or events.
- EY confirmed agreement with company's statements in a May 3, 2023 letter attached as Exhibit 16.1.