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IT Tech Packaging (ITP) replaces GGF with Montis as independent auditor

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IT Tech Packaging, Inc. filed a current report describing a change in its independent auditor. On April 20, 2026, GGF CPA Limited resigned as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately. The company states there were no disagreements with GGF on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit procedures for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, or through the resignation date, and that none of the reportable events defined in Regulation S-K Item 304(a)(1)(v)(A)-(D) occurred. The company provided GGF a copy of these disclosures and attached GGF’s confirming letter as Exhibit 16.1. On April 22, 2026, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Montis CPA Limited as the new principal independent accountant, effective immediately.

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Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant Governance
The company changed its independent auditing firm, which may involve disagreements on accounting matters.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Former auditor resignation date April 20, 2026 GGF CPA Limited resignation effective immediately
New auditor engagement date April 22, 2026 Montis CPA Limited engaged as principal independent accountant
Fiscal years referenced 2025 and 2024 Two most recent fiscal years reviewed for disagreements and reportable events
Exhibit 16.1 Letter dated April 22, 2026 GGF CPA Limited letter regarding change in certifying accountant
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"GGF CPA LIMITED resigned as independent registered public accounting firm of IT Tech Packaging, Inc."
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
reportable events regulatory
"None of the reportable events described under Item 304(a)(1)(v)(A)-(D) of Regulation S-K occurred"
Regulation S-K regulatory
"reportable events described under Item 304(a)(1)(v)(A)-(D) of Regulation S-K occurred"
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Audit Committee financial
"The decision to engage Montis as the Company’s principal independent accountant was approved by the Audit Committee"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
principal independent accountant financial
"the Company engaged Montis CPA Limited to serve as its principal independent accountant, effective immediately"
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 20, 2026

 

IT TECH PACKAGING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

001-34577   20-4158835
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

Science Park, Juli Road

Xushui District, Baoding City

Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China

   072550
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(86) 312-8698215

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

(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, par value $0.001 per share   ITP   NYSE American LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

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 Accountants

 

On April 20, 2026, GGF CPA LIMITED (“GGF”) resigned as independent registered public accounting firm of IT Tech Packaging, Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately.

 

There were no disagreements between the Company and GGF on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, within the Company’s two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and subsequently up to the date of resignation which disagreements that, if not resolved to GGF’s satisfaction, would have caused GGF to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its report issued in connection with the audit of the Company’s financial statements.

 

None of the reportable events described under Item 304(a)(1)(v)(A)-(D) of Regulation S-K occurred within the Company’s two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and subsequently up to the date of resignation.

 

The Company provided GGF with a copy of this disclosure before its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), providing GGF with the opportunity to furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the SEC containing any new information, clarification of the Company’s expression of its views, or the respect in which GGF does not agree with the statements contained herein. A letter from GGF dated April 22, 2026 is attached hereto as Exhibit 16.1.

 

On April 22, 2026, the Company engaged Montis CPA Limited (“Montis”) to serve as its principal independent accountant, effective immediately. The decision to engage Montis as the Company’s principal independent accountant was approved by the Audit Committee of the Company on April 22, 2026.

 

During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years, and any subsequent interim period prior to engaging Montis, the Company did not consult with Montis regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specific completed or proposed transaction, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and no written or oral advice was provided by Montis that was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or event as set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) or Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

 

Exhibit Number   Description
     
16.1   Letter from GGF CPA LIMITED regarding the change in the Registrant’s certifying accountant, dated April 22, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

  IT TECH PACKAGING, INC.
       
Date: April 22, 2026 By: /s/ Zhenyong Liu
    Name:  Zhenyong Liu
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did IT Tech Packaging (ITP) disclose in this 8-K filing?

IT Tech Packaging disclosed a change in its independent auditor. GGF CPA Limited resigned on April 20, 2026, and Montis CPA Limited was appointed on April 22, 2026, with approval from the company’s Audit Committee and related auditor correspondence attached as an exhibit.

Did IT Tech Packaging (ITP) report any disagreements with its former auditor GGF?

The company reported no disagreements with GGF CPA Limited. It stated there were no issues over accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit procedures during the two most recent fiscal years or up to the resignation date that would have required mention in GGF’s audit reports.

Who is the new independent auditor for IT Tech Packaging (ITP)?

IT Tech Packaging engaged Montis CPA Limited as its new principal independent accountant, effective April 22, 2026. The company noted it had not previously consulted Montis on specific accounting treatments, audit opinions, or matters involving disagreements or reportable events under Regulation S-K Item 304.

What exhibits are included with IT Tech Packaging’s (ITP) 8-K on auditor change?

The filing includes Exhibit 16.1, which is a letter from GGF CPA Limited dated April 22, 2026 regarding the change in certifying accountant. It also lists Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document for reporting purposes.

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