Niche-Tech Auditor Gary Cheng Resigns Amid Unpaid Fees

• Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials' auditor Gary Cheng CPA resigned effective November 12, 2026, citing unpaid fees, unresolved audit matters and fee disagreements.
• Outstanding audit fees and disbursements for 2025 totaled approximately HK$ 505,000, raising auditor independence concerns.
• Issues underlying the disclaimer of opinion remained unresolved, limiting the auditor's assessment of the group's going-concern position.
• The auditor expected its 2026 fee to exceed HK$ 950,000–HK$ 1.2 million; the parties failed to agree on remuneration.
• No audit work had begun for that year; the group is seeking a replacement auditor.

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