Westwater Resources Appoints New Certifying Accountant

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

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: auditor-change, corporate-governance

TL;DR

Westwater Resources swapped auditors from BDO USA to Crowe LLP effective June 3rd.

AI Summary

Westwater Resources, Inc. filed an 8-K on June 6, 2025, reporting a change in its certifying accountant. The company's previous accountant was BDO USA, LLP, and the new certifying accountant is Crowe LLP, effective June 3, 2025. This change was made with the concurrence of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Why It Matters

A change in a company's auditor can signal shifts in financial reporting scrutiny or strategic direction, potentially impacting investor confidence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of a change in independent auditor, which is common and does not inherently indicate financial distress or significant operational changes.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who was Westwater Resources' previous certifying accountant?

Westwater Resources' previous certifying accountant was BDO USA, LLP.

Who is Westwater Resources' new certifying accountant?

Westwater Resources' new certifying accountant is Crowe LLP.

When did the change in certifying accountant become effective?

The change in certifying accountant became effective on June 3, 2025.

Was the change in auditor discussed with the Audit Committee?

Yes, the change in auditor was made with the concurrence of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

What is the filing date of this 8-K report?

This 8-K report was filed on June 6, 2025.

From the Filing

0001104659-25-057364.txt : 20250606 0001104659-25-057364.hdr.sgml : 20250606 20250606163053 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-25-057364 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250603 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250606 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250606 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WESTWATER RESOURCES, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000839470 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: METAL MINING [1000] ORGANIZATION NAME: 01 Energy & Transportation EIN: 752212772 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-33404 FILM NUMBER: 251031184 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6950 S. POTOMAC STREET STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: CENTENNIAL STATE: CO ZIP: 80112 BUSINESS PHONE: (303) 531-0470 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6950 S. POTOMAC STREET STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: CENTENNIAL STATE: CO ZIP: 80112 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: URANIUM RESOURCES INC /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 tm2517212d1_8k.htm FORM 8-K false 0000839470 0000839470 2025-06-03 2025-06-03 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares     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 3, 2025   WESTWATER RESOURCES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)   Delaware   001-33404   75-2212772 (State or Other Jurisdiction of   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Incorporation)       Identification No.)   6950 S. Potomac Street , Suite 300 Centennial , Colorado   80112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  ( 303 ) 531-0516   (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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):   ¨ 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, $0.001 par value   WWR   NYSE American   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, Westwater Resources, 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 operate as Baker Tilly US, LLP (&#8

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