• ESG's auditor TQ International resigned effective October 26, 2026; it was not dismissed.
• Shah Teelani & Associates was engaged as the new independent auditor on the same date.
• The initial engagement covers reviews of interim financial information for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2026.
• TQ's fiscal 2025 audit report flagged substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
• No disagreements or reportable events occurred during the two most recent fiscal years or subsequent interim period through October 26, 2026.

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