Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report is filed by Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: NGS) on July 9, 2026. The filing addresses a change in the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. There are no disclosures regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
- Resignation of Former Auditor: Ham, Langston & Brezina, L.L.P. (HL&B) resigned as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm on July 9, 2026. This resignation occurred because CohnReznick LLP acquired certain assets of HL&B.
- Appointment of New Auditor: The Board of Directors, upon the Audit Committee's recommendation, appointed CohnReznick LLP as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Audit History: The audit reports issued by HL&B for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, were unqualified and did not contain adverse opinions, disclaimers, or modifications regarding uncertainty, scope, or accounting principles.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future operations. Regarding risks and contingencies:
- There were no disagreements with the former auditor (HL&B) on accounting principles, practices, or auditing scope during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, or the interim period through July 9, 2026.
- No "reportable events" requiring disclosure under Regulation S-K Item 304(a)(1)(v) occurred during the same periods.
- The Company did not consult with the new auditor (CohnReznick) regarding accounting principles, audit opinions, disagreements, or reportable events prior to their appointment.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the transition timeline between Ham, Langston & Brezina, L.L.P. and CohnReznick LLP to ensure no gap in audit coverage.
- Review the attached Exhibit 16.1 (Letter from HL&B) to confirm the former auditor's agreement with the Company's disclosures regarding the resignation.
- Monitor future filings (e.g., 10-Q or 10-K) for the first audit report issued by CohnReznick LLP to assess any changes in audit findings.