Aemetis, Inc. Appoints KPMG LLP as New Independent Auditor

Aemetis, Inc. announced on March 10, 2026, that the Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP as the company's new independent registered public accounting firm. This appointment is effective for the review of financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and the audit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Concurrently, the company dismissed RSM US LLP, which had served as its auditor since 2012. The dismissal is effective after the completion of RSM's audit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The company reported no disagreements with RSM on accounting principles or financial statement disclosures. However, material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, were noted, and discussed with RSM. KPMG was not consulted by the company prior to this appointment regarding any accounting or auditing matters. RSM has provided a letter to the SEC concurring with the company's statements.