Crown Electrokinetics Changes Auditors
Ticker: CRKN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 17, 2025 · CIK: 1761696
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, accounting
TL;DR
Crown Electrokinetics just switched auditors to WithumSmith+Brown, effective immediately.
AI Summary
Crown Electrokinetics Corp. announced on September 14, 2025, a change in its certifying accountant. The company has dismissed its previous independent registered public accounting firm, and has engaged WithumSmith+Brown, PC as its new principal accountant. This change is effective immediately.
Why It Matters
A change in auditors can sometimes signal underlying issues or a desire for a fresh perspective on financial reporting.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in auditors can sometimes precede or coincide with financial irregularities or a need for a different accounting approach.
Key Players & Entities
- Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (company) — Registrant
- WithumSmith+Brown, PC (company) — New Certifying Accountant
- September 14, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
When was the change in certifying accountant effective?
The change in certifying accountant was effective as of September 14, 2025.
Who is the new certifying accountant for Crown Electrokinetics Corp.?
The new certifying accountant for Crown Electrokinetics Corp. is WithumSmith+Brown, PC.
Was there a disagreement with the former auditor?
The filing does not explicitly state any disagreements with the former auditor, only that the company dismissed them.
What is the company's principal executive office address?
The company's principal executive office is located at 1110 NE Circle Blvd, Corvallis, Oregon 97330.
What is the Commission File Number for Crown Electrokinetics Corp.?
The Commission File Number for Crown Electrokinetics Corp. is 001-39924.
Filing Stats: 592 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 14.5 · Accepted 2025-09-17 16:16:02
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — ge on which registered Common Stock, $0.0001 par value CRKN OTC Markets Indica
Filing Documents
- ea0257744-8k_crown.htm (8-K) — 23KB
- 0001213900-25-088570.txt ( ) — 181KB
- crkn-20250914.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- crkn-20250914_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- crkn-20250914_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- ea0257744-8k_crown_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
From the Filing
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 14, 2025 Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-39924 47-5423944 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1110 NE Circle Blvd. Corvallis , Oregon 97330 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) ( 213 ) 660-4250 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.0001 par value CRKN OTC Markets Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. On September 14, 2025, following a competitive review process conducted by the Audit Committee (the "Audit Committee") of the board of directors of Crown Electrokinetics Corp., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP ("Frank Rimerman") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the audit of the Company's financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and for the review of the interim financial information for the quarters ending June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, and the subsequent interim period through the date of Frank Rimerman's appointment, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf has consulted with Frank Rimerman regarding either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements, and neither a written report was provided to the Company nor oral advice was provided that Frank Rimerman concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue or (ii) any matter that was either the (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions). 1 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: September 17, 2025 CROWN ELECTROKINETICS CORP. By: /s/ Doug Croxall Name: Doug Croxall Title: Chief Executive Officer 2