Schmitt Industries Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update, Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On January 23, 2023, Mr. Philip Bosco tendered his resignation from his Chief Financial Officer position due to accepting a new position at a different company. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Schmitt Industries, Inc. (the “Registrant”) accepted his resignation, effective February 5, 2023.
| Item 4.01 | Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant. |
On December 23, 2022, UHY LLP (“UHY”), the independent registered public accounting firm to Schmitt Industries, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of its decision to resign as auditors of the Company. This resignation is effective December 23, 2022. The decision was made reluctantly and after substantial deliberation. There remains an unpaid balance due to UHY LLP for services rendered.
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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.
| SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||||
| February 2, 2023 | By: |
/s/ Michael Zapata | ||
| Name: Michael Zapata | ||||
| Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||||