Earth Science Tech, Inc 8-K, filed Feb 20, 2026
Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST)
About this 8-K
Earth Science Tech, Inc filed this 8-K on February 20, 2026, reporting on events of February 17, 2026.
Items reported
- Item 4.01: Change of auditor
- Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant
Resignation of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
On February 17, 2026, Stephano Slack LLC (the “Auditor”) resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm for Earth Science Tech, Inc. (the “Company”).
The Auditor’s reports on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and the subsequent interim period through December 31, 2025, (i) there were no disagreements, as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K, between the Company and the Auditor 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 the Auditor, would have caused the Auditor to make reference to the subject matter of such disagreements in connection with its reports on the Company’s financial statements for such years and interim period, and (ii) there were no reportable events, as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
The Company provided the Auditor with a copy of the foregoing disclosures and requested that the Auditor furnish a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating whether it agrees with the statements made herein. A copy of the Auditor’s letter, dated February 17, 2026, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
On February 17, 2025, the Company engaged Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP (the “New Auditor”) as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
During the Company’s fiscal years ended March 31, 2025, and the subsequent interim period through December 31, 2025, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf consulted with the New Auditor regarding: (i) the application of accounting principles to a specific transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, and no written report or oral advice was provided by the New Auditor that was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue; (ii) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement, as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K; or (iii) any reportable event, as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure)
On February 17, 2026, the Company issued a press release (the “Release”), announcing the engagement with Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP as its new independent registered accounting firm.
A copy of the Release issued by the Company on February 17, 2026, announcing the engagement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits – The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 16.1 | Letter from Stephano Slack LLC addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated February 17, 2026 | |
| 99.1 | ||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURE
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.
| EARTH SCIENCE TECH, INC. | ||
| Dated: February 17, 2026 | By: | /s/ Giorgio R. Saumat |
| Giorgio R. Saumat | ||
| Its: | CEO and Chairman of the Board | |
Exhibit 16.1
Exhibit 99.1
Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Upgrades Audit Capabilities, Engages Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP as Independent PCAOB Auditor to Support Continued Expansion
MIAMI, FL – February 17, 2026 – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) (“ETST” or the “Company”), a strategic holding company focused on a diversified, vertically integrated health and wellness portfolio, today announced the engagement of Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP (“Semple”) as its new independent Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) auditor.
This transition represents a strategic upgrade in the Company’s financial governance infrastructure. As ETST continues its rapid expansion across pharmacy compounding, telemedicine, and real estate, the complexity of its consolidated accounting has increased significantly. The Board of Directors determined that engaging Semple—a pre-eminent regional firm with broader resources and specialized expertise—was necessary to optimize auditing efficiencies and match the Company’s current operational scale.
“As we mature from a developmental stage into a rapidly growing diversified holding company, our corporate governance framework must evolve in parallel,” stated Jeff P. H. Cazeau, Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee stated of ETST. “We selected Semple, Marchal & Cooper due to their reputation as a pre-eminent regional firm and their ability to bring a multi-disciplined perspective to our increasingly complex financial structure.”
About Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP
Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP is a pre-eminent regional Certified Public Accounting firm serving the Southwest. Offering a comprehensive suite of services—including accounting, auditing, tax planning, and management consulting—the firm adopts a multi-disciplined perspective to deliver maximum value to clients. Committed to long-term growth and uncompromised objectivity, Semple, Marchal & Cooper prioritizes recruiting top-tier talent to meet the evolving financial needs of businesses with integrity and experience.
To learn more, please visit: www.SempleCPA.com
About Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST)
Earth Science Tech, Inc. is a diversified holding company focused on the health and wellness sector. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, ETST operates a vertically integrated portfolio that includes high-quality compounding pharmacies, telemedicine platforms, and targeted healthcare facilities. The Company currently owns RxCompoundStore.com and Mister Meds, two licensed compounding pharmacies providing sterile and non-sterile medications across a growing network of U.S. states. These operations are supported by Peaks Curative, DOConsultation.com, and Las Villas Health Care, providing patients with personalized care, telemedicine connectivity, and clinical support.
Beyond healthcare, ETST manages Avenvi, its real estate and asset management arm, and MagneChef, a direct-to-consumer brand leveraging proprietary IP for innovative kitchen products. The Company is also committed to social responsibility through the Earth Science Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to assisting patients with prescription costs.
To learn more, please visit: www.EarthScienceTech.com
SAFE HARBOR ACT: Forward-Looking Statements. Except for historical information, the matters discussed herein may be considered “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management, including, without limitation, future-oriented statements related to cash flow, gross margins, revenues, and expenses. These statements are based on and reflect our current expectations, estimates, assumptions and/or projections, our perception of historical trends and current conditions, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They may include forward-looking words such as “expect,” “expectation,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “belief,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “predict,” “likely,” “seek,” “project,” “model,” “ongoing,” “will,” “should,” “forecast,” “outlook” or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from our intent, belief or current expectations, including, inter alia, the markets for the Company’s products and services, costs of goods and services, other expenses, government regulations, litigations, and general business conditions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. The Company assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.
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