M&A - Finwise Bancorp

Form Type: 8-K

Filing Date: 2025-06-06

Corporate Action: Merger

Type: New

Accession Number: 000185636525000032

Filing Summary: On June 3, 2025, FinWise Bancorp was notified that its independent registered public accounting firm, Moss Adams LLP, merged with Baker Tilly US, LLP. As a result of this merger, Moss Adams resigned as the auditors of the company. The company’s Audit Committee approved Baker Tilly as the successor independent public accounting firm. The audit reports from Moss Adams for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were unqualified and did not contain any adverse opinions. Moreover, there were no disagreements with Moss Adams on accounting practices during these years, nor were there any reportable events; the company did not consult Baker Tilly regarding any audit opinions or accounting principles during this period. A letter from Moss Adams to the Commission agreeing with the statements made is included as Exhibit 16.1 in this filing.