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EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - US GEOTHERMAL INC | exhibit99-1.htm |
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- November 1, 2011
(Date of earliest
event reported)
US GEOTHERMAL INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware | 001-34023 | 84-1472231 |
(State of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification) |
1505 Tyrell Lane, Boise, Idaho 83706
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
208-424-1027
(Registrants Telephone
Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 4.01 Changes in Registrants Certifying Accountant.
Effective November 1, 2011, U.S. Geothermal (the Company) engaged MartinelliMick PLLC, certified public accountants, as the principal accountant to audit the Companys financial statements. The decision to engage MartinelliMick PLLC as principal accountants was approved by the Companys Audit Committee.
In late 2008, Williams & Webster changed their name to BehlerMick PS. At that time, the name change had no affect on public registrants, as they continued to do business as a personal service corporation. With the departure of the former managing partner in December, 2010, BehlerMick PS management decided to change the firms legal structure and formed a new legal entity, MartinelliMick PLLC. Although MartinelliMick PLLC is a new entity, the same personnel will continue to perform the audits of the financial records of the Company.
MartinelliMick PLLC replaces BehlerMick PS, which has resigned as the Companys principal accountant effective October 31, 2011 and no longer practices public accounting effective November 1, 2011. BehlerMick PSs reports on the Companys financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 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 Companys two most recent fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and the subsequent period through the date of BehlerMick PSs resignation, October 31, 2011, there were no disagreements with BehlerMick PS on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreement(s), if not resolved to the satisfaction of BehlerMick PS, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement(s) in connection with its report, as described in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K.
The Company is unable to obtain the letter described in Item 304(a)(3) of Regulation S-K from its former principal accountant, BehlerMick PS, as such firm no longer practices public accounting.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | Letter from MartinelliMick PLLC dated November 3, 2011 |
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 3, 2011 | US Geothermal Inc. |
By: /s/ Kerry D. Hawkley | |
Kerry D. Hawkley | |
Chief Financial Officer |
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