BiomX replaces PwC member firm as auditor
BiomX Inc. reported a change in its independent auditor.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BiomX Inc. reported a change in its independent auditor. On July 1, 2026, the Audit Committee and Board dismissed Kesselman & Kesselman, a member firm of PwC, as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
PwC’s audit reports for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025 contained no adverse opinions or scope or principle qualifications, but each included an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about BiomX’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Board approved the engagement of Barzily & Co. as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. BiomX states there were no disagreements or reportable events with PwC and that it did not previously consult Barzily on accounting or audit issues before this appointment.
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BiomX replaces PwC affiliate with Barzily, citing no disputes.
BiomX Inc. has replaced its long‑standing auditor, Kesselman & Kesselman (a PwC member firm), with Barzily & Co. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The company emphasizes that PwC’s prior reports were clean aside from a going concern explanatory paragraph.
The filing states there were no disagreements or reportable events with PwC and that BiomX did not consult Barzily on accounting treatments before engagement. That positioning portrays the move as an auditor change rather than a reaction to a specific dispute, though the existing going concern risk remains part of the financial backdrop.
Investors may focus on future audited results for the 2026 year-end to see whether Barzily’s opinions, including any going concern language, align with PwC’s prior assessments once the first audit under the new firm is completed.
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What auditor change did BiomX Inc. (PHGE) disclose in this 8-K?
Did PwC issue adverse audit opinions on BiomX Inc.’s financial statements?
Were there any disagreements between BiomX Inc. and PwC before the dismissal?
Did BiomX Inc. consult Barzily & Co. before appointing them as auditor?
What going concern disclosure does BiomX Inc. highlight in this filing?
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