Contango ORE Changes Auditors to Moss Adams LLP

Ticker: CTGO · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: auditor-change, accounting

TL;DR

Contango ORE swapped auditors from BDO USA to Moss Adams, effective June 3, 2025.

AI Summary

Contango ORE, Inc. announced on June 3, 2025, a change in its certifying accountant. The company has dismissed BDO USA, LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm and has appointed Moss Adams LLP as its new auditor. 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, which investors should monitor.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing reports a routine change in the company's auditor, which typically does not carry significant immediate risk.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Why did Contango ORE, Inc. change its certifying accountant?

The filing states that the change was made by the company, but does not provide specific reasons for the dismissal of BDO USA, LLP or the appointment of Moss Adams LLP.

When was the change in auditor effective?

The change in certifying accountant was effective as of June 03, 2025.

Who was Contango ORE, Inc.'s previous auditor?

Contango ORE, Inc.'s previous auditor was BDO USA, LLP.

Who is Contango ORE, Inc.'s new auditor?

Contango ORE, Inc. has appointed Moss Adams LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm.

Did the company have any disagreements with its former auditor?

The filing does not indicate any disagreements between Contango ORE, Inc. and BDO USA, LLP.

From the Filing

0000950170-25-082392.txt : 20250605 0000950170-25-082392.hdr.sgml : 20250605 20250605163038 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950170-25-082392 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 11 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250603 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250605 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250605 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Contango ORE, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001502377 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040] ORGANIZATION NAME: 01 Energy & Transportation EIN: 273431051 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-35770 FILM NUMBER: 251027535 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3700 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY STREET 2: STE 925 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77098 BUSINESS PHONE: 713-877-1311 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3700 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY STREET 2: STE 925 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77098 8-K 1 ctgo-20250603.htm 8-K 8-K 0001502377 false 0001502377 2025-06-03 2025-06-03   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): June 03, 2025     Contango Ore, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Delaware 001-35770 27-3431051 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)           516 2nd Avenue Suite 401   Fairbanks , Alaska   99701 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (907) 888-4273     (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, Par Value $0.01 per share   CTGO   NYSE American LLC 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 June 3, 2025, Contango Ore, Inc. (the “Company”) was notified that Moss Adams LLP (“Moss Adams”), the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, merged with Baker Tilly US, LLP effective on June 3, 2025. The combined audit practices will operate as Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”). In connection with the notification of the merger, Moss Adams resigned as the Company’s auditor and the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the engagement of Baker Tilly, as the successor to Moss Adams, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The audit report of Moss Adam

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