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GigaCloud Technology Inc (GCT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 3, 2026 reporting Item 4.01 (Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant). KPMG Huazhen LLP dismissed March 2, 2026; Grant Thornton LLP (California) appointed for FY2026 audit.
- This filing includes Item 4.01, an item that often signal trouble.
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Item 4.01 · Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
- KPMG Huazhen LLP dismissed March 2, 2026; Grant Thornton LLP (California) appointed for FY2026 audit
- Switch driven by mandatory 5-year lead audit partner rotation rule under SEC Reg S-X, not performance concerns
- KPMG's FY2024 and FY2025 audit reports were clean: no adverse opinions, qualifications, or modifications
- Zero disagreements or reportable events between GCT and KPMG through dismissal date: low-risk transition
- Geographic shift notable: moving from China-based KPMG Huazhen to US-based Grant Thornton signals closer alignment with US listing and investor base
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