Form 8-K · Item 4.01 · Auditor change
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.: auditor change, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. engaged
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. reported in a Form 8-K filed October 28, 2026, that on October 26, 2026, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. was engaged. The filing reports no disagreements with the former accountant.
In the filing's words
On October 26, 2026, our Audit Committee dismissed Baker Tilly as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.
there were (i) no disagreements with Baker Tilly on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures
Effective October 26, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”) appointed Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. (“CRI”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending April 30, 2027.
Verbatim from sec.gov, Item 4.01 (Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant). We quote the filing; we do not characterize it.
| Company | Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Ticker | OPTT |
| Form and item | 8-K, Item 4.01 |
| Filed with the SEC | October 28, 2026 |
| What the filing states | dismissed, engaged |
| Former accountant | Not established by the filing |
| New accountant | Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. |
| Date of the change | October 26, 2026 |
| Disagreements | none reported |
| Auditor's letter | Exhibit 16 on sec.gov |
| Accession number | 0001493152-26-048802 |
| SEC CIK | 0001378140 |
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. reported under Form 8-K Item 4.01 (Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant), filed October 28, 2026. The filing's own words are quoted above.
Sources
- sec.gov · SEC filing, Form 8-K, Item 4.01 · accessed 2026-10-28
- sec.gov · Exhibit 16, the former accountant's letter
Documented unknowns
- former_auditor: The excerpts do not print "Baker Tilly US, LLP" as the former auditor.
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