Heritage Distilling replaces auditor Marcum with CBIZ CPAs; cites prior material weaknesses

IP STRATEGY HOLDINGS, INC.

Terminated Marcum LLP as independent accountant on April 30, 2025 and engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. for fiscal 2025.
Marcum's 2023 audit report included a going-concern explanatory paragraph about Heritage's ability to continue.
Company disclosed multiple material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting for year ended Dec 31, 2024.
No disagreements occurred between Heritage and Marcum on accounting or auditing matters during 2023-2025.
Marcum provided a letter to the SEC agreeing with the statements in this Form 8-K, filed as Exhibit 16.1.

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