8-K filed April 28, 2026, 7:59 PM ET ticker VERI CIK 0001615165

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Veritone dismisses Grant Thornton, appoints CBIZ; discloses material weaknesses

Veritone, Inc.

Dismissed Grant Thornton as auditor on April 23, 2026; Audit Committee approved.
Engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as new independent auditor effective immediately.
Grant Thornton's 2024 and 2025 audit reports included a going-concern explanatory paragraph.
Company reported material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting in prior 10-Ks.
No disagreements with Grant Thornton on accounting or auditing matters.

item 4.01 item 9.01

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Veritone, Inc. engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its auditor.

(b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . On April 23, 2026, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of CBIZ CPAs P.C.

SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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Veritone, Inc. dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

The decision to dismiss Grant Thornton was effective on April 23, 2026, after being approved by the Audit Committee

SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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