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Janel Corporation (JANL) appoints Baker Tilly as new independent auditor

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Janel Corporation changed its independent auditor effective December 30, 2025. The Audit Committee dismissed Prager Metis CPAs, LLC and engaged Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2026 audit.

Prager’s audit reports on Janel’s financial statements for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 were clean, with no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications related to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. The company reports there were no disagreements or reportable events with Prager during those periods.

Janel states that it did not consult Baker Tilly during those fiscal years on specific accounting transactions, potential audit opinions, or matters involving disagreements or reportable events. Prager provided a letter to the SEC agreeing to the company’s disclosures, which is included as an exhibit.

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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.


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): December 30, 2025

JANEL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
333-60608
86-1005291
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)
Identification No.)
 

80 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York 10011
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 373-5895

Inapplicable
(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:

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Trading symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
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Item 4.01.
Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.

On, and effective as of, December 30, 2025, the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Janel Corporation (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Prager Metis CPAs, LLC (“Prager”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Also on, and effective as of, December 30, 2025, the Committee approved the engagement of Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year 2026 audit.

The audit reports of Prager on the Company’s financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.

During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 and in the subsequent period through December 30, 2025, there were: (i) no “disagreements” (within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions) between the Company and Prager on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to Prager’s satisfaction, would have caused Prager to make reference thereto in its reports; and (ii) no “reportable events” (within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).

The Company provided Prager with a copy of this current report on Form 8-K and requested that Prager furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether Prager agreed with the statements made by the Company set forth above. A copy of Prager’s letter, dated January 5, 2026 is attached as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 neither the Company, nor anyone on behalf of the Company, consulted Baker Tilly regarding: (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction (either completed or proposed), or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Company that Baker Tilly concluded 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” (within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K) or a “reportable event” (within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(d)
Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Description

16.1
Letter from Prager Metis CPAs, LLC to the Securities and Exchange Commission, dated as of January 5, 2026.
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document).


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 thereunto duly authorized.

   
JANEL CORPORATION
   
(Registrant)
       
Date: January 5, 2026
By:
/s/ Nathan Shandy
 
   
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary



FAQ

What auditor change did Janel Corporation (JANL) disclose?

Janel Corporation disclosed that its Audit Committee dismissed Prager Metis CPAs, LLC as its independent registered public accounting firm and engaged Baker Tilly US, LLP effective December 30, 2025.

Why is Janel Corporation (JANL) engaging Baker Tilly US, LLP?

Janel Corporation’s Audit Committee approved the engagement of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm to perform the audit for the fiscal year 2026.

Did Prager Metis issue any qualified opinions on Janel Corporation’s financial statements?

No. Prager Metis’ audit reports on Janel Corporation’s financial statements for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications regarding uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.

Were there any disagreements between Janel Corporation (JANL) and Prager Metis CPAs, LLC?

Janel Corporation states there were no disagreements with Prager Metis on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, and no reportable events during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 and through December 30, 2025.

Did Janel Corporation consult Baker Tilly before appointing them as auditor?

Janel Corporation reports that during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, neither the company nor anyone on its behalf consulted Baker Tilly US, LLP on specific accounting transactions, potential audit opinions, or matters involving disagreements or reportable events.

What additional documentation did Prager Metis provide regarding its dismissal from Janel Corporation?

Prager Metis provided a letter dated January 5, 2026 to the SEC stating whether it agreed with Janel Corporation’s disclosures about the change in auditors. This letter is filed as Exhibit 16.1.