Basanite terminates auditor Hudgens CPA after firm's unannounced PCAOB withdrawal

Basanite Inc. terminated its independent registered public accounting firm Hudgens CPA, PLLC on June 2, 2026, after discovering the firm had withdrawn from the PCAOB as of November 2025 without notifying the company. The company had no communications with Hudgens since November 2025. Hudgens' prior audit reports for fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, qualifications, or modifications.