Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Amprius Technologies, Inc. on April 17, 2026. The filing primarily addresses a change in the company's independent registered public accounting firm.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on governance and audit matters rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Appointment of New Auditor: The Audit Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP to audit the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2026, effective April 21, 2026.
- Dismissal of Prior Auditor: BDO USA, P.C. was dismissed as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2025, and prior years.
- Audit History: BDO's reports for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications regarding audit scope or accounting principles.
- Disagreements: There were no disagreements between the Company and BDO on accounting principles, practices, or auditing procedures during the relevant periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management guidance, financial outlook, or specific risk factors beyond the standard disclosure regarding the change in auditors. The company confirmed that no reportable events occurred during the tenure of the former auditor.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of the new audit engagement with Deloitte (April 21, 2026).
- Review the letter from BDO USA, P.C. (Exhibit 16.1) to confirm their agreement with the company's statements regarding the dismissal.
- Monitor future filings for the first financial statements audited by Deloitte for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Confirm that no undisclosed disagreements or reportable events exist between the company and the former auditor.