CHK Oil clarifies auditor rotation, appoints HLB after Forvis Mazars retirement

• CHK Oil issued a supplemental announcement clarifying its auditor rotation process, confirming HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng as auditor for FY2026.
• Forvis Mazars will retire at the close of the June 26 annual general meeting, ending a six-year tenure.
• The audit committee initiated the change on corporate governance grounds, citing independence and a need for a fresh review perspective.
• Management flagged no disputes with Forvis Mazars on accounting, audit scope, or disclosures, citing no unresolved audit matters.
• Shareholders passed the resolution to appoint HLB by poll at the June 26 meeting.

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