8-K filed May 27, 2026, 5:25 PM ET ticker SVCO CIK 0001943289

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Silvaco dismisses Baker Tilly, appoints KPMG as independent auditor

Silvaco Group, Inc.

Baker Tilly dismissed May 21, 2026; KPMG engaged May 27, 2026, per Audit Committee decision.
No disagreements on accounting principles or audit scope during 2024, 2025, or interim period.
Audit reports for 2024 and 2025 were unqualified; but 2024 10-K disclosed a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting.
Baker Tilly succeeded Moss Adams via merger on June 3, 2025; Baker Tilly filed an SEC letter agreeing with the company's statements.

item 4.01 item 9.01

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Silvaco Group, Inc. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

on May 27, 2026, KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) was engaged as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm

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

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Silvaco Group, Inc. dismissed Baker Tilly US, LLP as its auditor.

On May 21, 2026, Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”), the former independent registered public accounting firm for Silvaco Group, Inc. (the “Company”), was dismissed

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

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