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Stabilis Solutions (SLNG) switches to CohnReznick as auditor after HL&B resignation

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Stabilis Solutions, Inc. reported a change in its external auditor following a transaction in which CohnReznick LLP acquired certain assets of its prior auditor, Ham, Langston and Brezina, LLP (HL&B). HL&B informed the company on July 8, 2026 that it resigned as independent registered public accounting firm, and on the same date the board’s Audit Committee approved CohnReznick as the new auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

HL&B’s audit reports on the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and for each of the two years ended December 31, 2025 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications. The company states there were no disagreements with HL&B and no reportable events under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. HL&B provided a letter to the SEC dated July 8, 2026, attached as Exhibit 16.1, regarding these statements.

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Auditor change driven by firm transaction, with no reported disputes.

The auditor switch at Stabilis Solutions follows CohnReznick LLP’s acquisition of certain assets of prior auditor HL&B, rather than a company-initiated replacement. HL&B’s reports on the company’s 2024 and 2025 financials carried no adverse opinions or qualifications.

The company reports no disagreements or reportable events with HL&B under Item 304 of Regulation S-K, which reduces concern that the change reflects accounting or disclosure issues. CohnReznick is appointed for the year ending December 31, 2026; investors can later compare its first audit report to prior years for any notable changes in accounting judgments or disclosures.

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.
Auditor resignation date July 8, 2026 Date HL&B notified the company it resigned as independent registered public accounting firm
New auditor fiscal year Fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 Period for which CohnReznick LLP was appointed as independent registered public accounting firm
Audited year-end dates December 31, 2025 and 2024 HL&B’s audit reports on consolidated financial statements for each of the two years ended December 31, 2025
Exhibit 16.1 date July 8, 2026 Date of HL&B’s letter to the SEC regarding the change in certifying accountant
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"HL&B notified the Company ... that it has resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm."
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
"there were no ... reportable events requiring disclosure pursuant to Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K."
Reportable events are significant incidents or changes a company is legally required to disclose to regulators and the public, such as major safety problems, legal actions, financial irregularities, or management changes. They matter to investors because these events can alter a company’s risk profile or future performance, much like a dashboard warning light signals a problem that could affect a car’s safety or reliability. Timely disclosure helps investors make informed decisions and maintain market fairness.
Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"reportable events requiring disclosure pursuant to Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K."
Audit Committee financial
"the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of CohnReznick"
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.
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What auditor change did Stabilis Solutions (SLNG) disclose?

Stabilis Solutions disclosed that Ham, Langston and Brezina, LLP resigned as its independent registered public accounting firm on July 8, 2026, and its Audit Committee approved CohnReznick LLP as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Why did SLNG’s prior auditor HL&B resign?

HL&B resigned after completing a transaction in which CohnReznick LLP acquired certain assets of HL&B. In connection with the closing of this transaction, HL&B notified Stabilis Solutions on July 8, 2026 that it was resigning as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

Did HL&B issue any adverse opinions on SLNG’s financial statements?

No. HL&B’s audit reports on Stabilis Solutions’ consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and for each of the two years ended December 31, 2025 contained no adverse opinion, no disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified regarding uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.

Were there any disagreements between SLNG and HL&B before the resignation?

Stabilis Solutions reports there were no disagreements with HL&B on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, and no reportable events requiring disclosure under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and subsequent interim periods.

Did SLNG consult with CohnReznick before appointing it as auditor?

The company states that during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and subsequent interim periods, neither Stabilis Solutions nor anyone on its behalf consulted with CohnReznick LLP on applying accounting principles, potential audit opinions, or any matter involving a disagreement or reportable event under Item 304 of Regulation S-K.
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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): July 8, 2026
 
Stabilis Solutions, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Florida
001-40364
59-3410234
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
11750 Katy Freeway Suite 900
 
Houston, Texas 77079
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 832-456-6500
 
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
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 par value
SLNG
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
 
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. ☐
 
 

 
Item 4.01. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
 
Stabilis Solutions, Inc., (“the “Company”) was advised by Ham, Langston and Brezina, LLP (“HL&B”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, that HL&B completed a transaction pursuant to which, among other things, CohnReznick LLP (“CohnReznick”) acquired certain assets of HL&B. In connection with the closing of this transaction, HL&B notified the Company on July 8, 2026 that it has resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. On July 8, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of CohnReznick as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
 
The audit reports of HL&B on the Company's consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and subsequent interim periods through the date of HL&B's resignation, there were no (a) disagreements with HL&B on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of HL&B, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports on the Company's financial statements, or (b) reportable events requiring disclosure pursuant to Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
 
The Company provided HL&B with a copy of this Current Report on Form 8-K prior to its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") and requested that HL&B furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the Commission stating whether it agrees with the above statements and, if it does not agree, the respects in which it does not agree. Attached as Exhibit 16.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated by reference is HL&B's letter to the Commission, dated July 8, 2026 regarding these statements.
 
During the fiscal years December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the subsequent interim periods through the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, neither the Company, nor anyone on its behalf, has consulted with CohnReznick on any matter that (i) involved 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 or (ii) was either the subject of a disagreement, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K, or a reportable event, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
Exhibits:
 
Exhibit No.
Description
   
16.1 Letter, dated July 8, 2026 from HL&B to the Securities and Exchange Commission, regarding change in certifying accountant of the Company.
   
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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.
 
 
STABILIS SOLUTIONS, INC.
 
By: /s/Andrew L. Puhala
 
Andrew L. Puhala
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
Date: July 10, 2026
 
 

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