0001642380
false
0001642380
2023-09-29
2023-09-29
iso4217:USD
xbrli:shares
iso4217:USD
xbrli:shares
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): September 29, 2023
Oncocyte
Corporation
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California |
|
1-37648 |
|
27-1041563 |
(State
or other jurisdiction |
|
(Commission |
|
(IRS
Employer |
of
incorporation) |
|
File
Number) |
|
Identification
No.) |
15
Cushing
Irvine,
California 92618
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(949)
409-7600
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title
of each class |
|
Trading
Symbol |
|
Name
of each exchange on which registered |
Common
Stock, no par value |
|
OCX |
|
The
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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:
☐ |
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)) |
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.
The
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Oncocyte Corporation (the “Company”),
as a matter of good governance, invited several registered public accounting firms to participate in an evaluation process to consider
a potential audit firm rotation.
As
a result of this process, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s
independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, subject to Marcum’s completion of their
client acceptance procedures. The Company has dismissed WithumSmith+Brown, PC (“Withum”) as independent registered
public accounting firm of the Company on September 29, 2023. The Company expects to receive a fully executed engagement letter from Marcum
on or about October 9, 2023.
Withum’s
report on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31,
2022, did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope
or accounting principles.
During
the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022, and the subsequent interim period through June 30, 2023, there were (i)
no “disagreements” as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K, between the Company and Withum 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 Withum, would have caused Withum to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in their
reports on the financial statements for such years, and (ii) no “reportable events” as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v)
of Regulation S-K, except for the material weaknesses related to the failure to design and maintain effective controls to address the
initial application of complex accounting standards and accounting treatment of non-routine, unusual or complex events and transactions,
which material weakness was remediated prior to June 30, 2023, as reported in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2023.
The
Company provided Withum with a copy of the disclosures it is making in this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company requested that Withum
furnish a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not it agrees with the statements made herein.
A copy of Withum’s letter dated October 5, 2023 is attached as Exhibit 16.1 hereto.
During
the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022, and the subsequent interim period through June 30, 2023, neither the
Company nor anyone acting on its behalf has consulted with Marcum with respect to (i) 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,
and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Company that Marcum concluded was an important factor considered by
the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue, or (ii) any matter that was either the
subject of a “disagreement” or “reportable event” as those terms are defined in Item 304(a)(1) of Regulation
S-K.
Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain
statements in this Current Report may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor”
provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements other
than statements of historical fact contained in this Current Report. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties,
and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are
inherently uncertain. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of
the date they are made. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements
to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Item
9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
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.
|
ONCOCYTE
CORPORATION |
|
|
Date:
October 5, 2023 |
By: |
/s/
Joshua Riggs |
|
|
Joshua
Riggs |
|
|
President
and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit
16.1
October
5, 2023
Office
of the Chief Accountant
Securities
and Exchange Commission
100
F Street, NE
Washington,
D.C. 20549
Ladies
and Gentlemen:
We
have read Oncocyte Corporation statements included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated October 5, 2023. We agree with the statements
made in paragraphs one through four discussing Oncocyte Corporation’s relationship with WithumSmith+Brown, PC. We are not in a
position to agree or disagree with other statements contained therein including the remediation of the material weakness related to the
failure to design and maintain effective controls to address the initial application of complex accounting standards and accounting treatment
of non-routine, unusual or complex events and transactions.
Very
truly yours,
/s/
WithumSmith+Brown, PC
East
Brunswick, New Jersey
v3.23.3
X |
- DefinitionBoolean flag that is true when the XBRL content amends previously-filed or accepted submission.
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_AmendmentFlag |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:booleanItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionFor the EDGAR submission types of Form 8-K: the date of the report, the date of the earliest event reported; for the EDGAR submission types of Form N-1A: the filing date; for all other submission types: the end of the reporting or transition period. The format of the date is YYYY-MM-DD.
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:dateItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionThe type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word 'Other'.
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_DocumentType |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
dei:submissionTypeItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionAddress Line 1 such as Attn, Building Name, Street Name
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1 |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- Definition
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionCode for the postal or zip code
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionName of the state or province.
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
dei:stateOrProvinceItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionA unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Exchange Act -Number 240 -Section 12 -Subsection b-2
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityCentralIndexKey |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
dei:centralIndexKeyItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionIndicate if registrant meets the emerging growth company criteria.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Exchange Act -Number 240 -Section 12 -Subsection b-2
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:booleanItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionCommission file number. The field allows up to 17 characters. The prefix may contain 1-3 digits, the sequence number may contain 1-8 digits, the optional suffix may contain 1-4 characters, and the fields are separated with a hyphen.
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityFileNumber |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
dei:fileNumberItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionTwo-character EDGAR code representing the state or country of incorporation.
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
dei:edgarStateCountryItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionThe exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Exchange Act -Number 240 -Section 12 -Subsection b-2
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityRegistrantName |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionThe Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Exchange Act -Number 240 -Section 12 -Subsection b-2
+ Details
Name: |
dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
dei:employerIdItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionLocal phone number for entity.
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_LocalPhoneNumber |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionBoolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Exchange Act -Number 240 -Section 13e -Subsection 4c
+ Details
Name: |
dei_PreCommencementIssuerTenderOffer |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:booleanItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionBoolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Exchange Act -Number 240 -Section 14d -Subsection 2b
+ Details
Name: |
dei_PreCommencementTenderOffer |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:booleanItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionTitle of a 12(b) registered security.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Exchange Act -Number 240 -Section 12 -Subsection b
+ Details
Name: |
dei_Security12bTitle |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
dei:securityTitleItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionName of the Exchange on which a security is registered.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Exchange Act -Number 240 -Section 12 -Subsection d1-1
+ Details
Name: |
dei_SecurityExchangeName |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
dei:edgarExchangeCodeItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionBoolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Exchange Act -Section 14a -Number 240 -Subsection 12
+ Details
Name: |
dei_SolicitingMaterial |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:booleanItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionTrading symbol of an instrument as listed on an exchange.
+ References
+ Details
Name: |
dei_TradingSymbol |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
dei:tradingSymbolItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
X |
- DefinitionBoolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act.
+ ReferencesReference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Securities Act -Number 230 -Section 425
+ Details
Name: |
dei_WrittenCommunications |
Namespace Prefix: |
dei_ |
Data Type: |
xbrli:booleanItemType |
Balance Type: |
na |
Period Type: |
duration |
|
Oncocyte (NASDAQ:OCX)
Graphique Historique de l'Action
De Nov 2024 à Déc 2024
Oncocyte (NASDAQ:OCX)
Graphique Historique de l'Action
De Déc 2023 à Déc 2024