ChromaDex auditor Marcum resigns effective Oct 31 due to conflict from CBIZ merger

Niagen Bioscience, Inc.

Marcum LLP resigned as independent auditor effective Oct 31, 2024, citing independence concerns from its impending merger with CBIZ Inc.
CBIZ provides HR consulting and health insurance brokerage services to ChromaDex, creating a conflict under independence rules.
Marcum's audit reports for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 contained no adverse opinions or qualifications.
No disagreements or reportable events occurred during the relevant periods; Board and Audit Committee were not involved in the resignation decision.
Company has not yet named a replacement auditor; Marcum's letter to SEC filed as Exhibit 16.1.

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