Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, following a competitive selection process.
Key takeaways
Audit Committee dismissed Grant Thornton on May 4, 2026, after competitive review of proposals.
Appointed PwC as new independent registered public accounting firm for FY 2026 on May 4, 2026.
No adverse opinions, qualifications, or disagreements with Grant Thornton in FY 2024 or 2025.
One material weakness in technical accounting controls, disclosed in 2024 10-K and remediated by Dec 31, 2025.
Grant Thornton agrees with Item 4.01 statements in Exhibit 16.1 letter dated May 8, 2026.
No prior consultations with PwC on accounting or audit matters.