GlobalTech (GLTK) replaces auditor, appoints Shahid Khan and adopts ethics code
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GlobalTech Corporation reported that its independent auditor, Saeed Kamran & Co., resigned on December 17, 2025. The firm’s audit reports for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 contained no adverse or disclaimed opinions and were not qualified, other than disclosing substantial doubt about GlobalTech’s ability to continue as a going concern. The company states there were no disagreements or other reportable events with the auditor beyond this going concern uncertainty.
On January 7, 2026, GlobalTech’s board approved the engagement of Zahid Jamil & Co. as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the 2025 fiscal year. The board also appointed Shahid Ahmed Khan, described as independent under Nasdaq rules, to the board and to the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. That same day, the board adopted formal charters for the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees and approved a Code of Ethical Business Conduct covering directors, officers, employees, and certain representatives.
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Auditor change with ongoing going-concern issue and governance build-out.
GlobalTech Corporation reports the resignation of its prior auditor, Saeed Kamran & Co., effective
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The same date, the board adopted charters for the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees and approved a Code of Ethical Business Conduct. These steps formalize oversight structures and ethical standards. Future periodic reports for the period ending
FAQ
What auditor changes did GlobalTech Corporation (GLTK) report in this 8-K?
GlobalTech Corporation reported that Saeed Kamran & Co. resigned as its independent registered accounting firm effective December 17, 2025. On January 7, 2026, with board approval, the company engaged Zahid Jamil & Co. as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
Did GlobalTech Corporation (GLTK) have disagreements with its former auditor?
The company states that during the audited periods and through December 17, 2025 it had no disagreements with Saeed Kamran & Co. on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope or procedures, and no reportable events, other than the auditor’s disclosure of uncertainty about GlobalTech’s ability to continue as a going concern.
What going-concern issue did GlobalTech Corporation (GLTK) disclose?
GlobalTech notes that its former auditor’s reports for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 included an uncertainty about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. This was the only qualification cited in those audit opinions.
Who is the new director appointed to GlobalTech Corporation (GLTK) and what is his background?
Effective January 7, 2026, the board appointed Shahid Ahmed Khan, age 69, as a director. He has served as a principal at Tricon Boston Consulting Corporation since May 2002 and sits on the Board of Trustees of East-West University in Chicago since January 2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Punjab and brings experience in international trade, development, public affairs, negotiation, and strategic planning.
Is the new GlobalTech (GLTK) director considered independent and does he have related party ties?
The board determined that Mr. Shahid Ahmed Khan is independent under Nasdaq Capital Market rules. The company states he is not party to any material plan or arrangement with GlobalTech, is not involved in any related party transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and has no family relationships with any of the company’s directors or executive officers.
What new board committees and governance documents did GlobalTech Corporation (GLTK) adopt?
On January 7, 2026, GlobalTech’s board adopted charters for its Compensation Committee, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and approved a Code of Ethical Business Conduct. The code sets standards of ethical conduct for directors, officers, employees, and, where applicable, agents and representatives.
How were GlobalTech Corporation (GLTK) directors assigned to the new committees?
The board assigned directors as chairs (C) or members (M) across the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, including designating Mehdi Mohammad Jawad Al Abduwani and Charles J. Bartolotta as chairs of certain committees and appointing Shahid Ahmed Khan as a member of the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.