8-K filed March 17, 2026, 7:59 PM ET ticker KRT CIK 0001758021

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Karat Packaging dismisses PwC as auditor, engages BDO USA for FY 2026

Karat Packaging Inc.

Audit Committee dismissed PwC and engaged BDO USA as independent auditor for FY 2026, effective March 13, 2026.
PwC's reports for FY2024 and FY2025 were unqualified; no disagreements on accounting principles or audit scope.
PwC reported material weaknesses in internal controls for FY2023 (ITGC and entity-level) and FY2024 (segregation of duties), both remediated.
No prior consultations with BDO on accounting principles or reportable events before engagement.

item 4.01 item 9.01

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Karat Packaging Inc. engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

approved the engagement of BDO USA, P.C. ("BDO") 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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Karat Packaging Inc. dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

Also, effective March 13, 2026, the Committee approved the dismissal of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s Independent Accountant. PwC's report on the Company’s financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor was either report qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.

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

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