Helio Corporation ($HLEO) Announces Audit Engagement
Berkeley, California--Helio Corporation ($HLEO) today revealed that its Board of Directors has appointed Hacker, Johnson & Smith PA, a PCAOB-registered public accounting firm with extensive experience in serving SEC reporting companies, to conduct the audit for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026. This engagement became effective on February 21, 2026.
Expertise of Hacker, Johnson & Smith PA
Founded in 1974, Hacker, Johnson & Smith PA boasts over 50 years of audit leadership and a wealth of SEC reporting experience that dates back to 1978. The firm serves more than 60 financial institutions, making it a reliable partner for Helio as it seeks institutional-grade capabilities and personalized public company reporting. With offices in Tampa, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando, the firm caters to a diverse array of clients across various regulated and complex industries.
Commitment to Quality and Compliance
Registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), Hacker, Johnson & Smith PA is a member of the Center for Public Company Audit Firms and the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center sections of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The firm provides independent audit and tax services, specializing in auditing SEC-reporting public companies and entities in highly regulated sectors.
CEO's Statement
Ed Cabrera, CEO and Chairman of Helio Corporation, commented, "The engagement of Hacker, Johnson & Smith PA reflects our commitment to strengthening Helio's audit infrastructure with a firm that brings substantial SEC reporting expertise and institutional-level audit standards. As we advance our Space-Based Solar Power initiatives and expand our commercial focus, maintaining rigorous financial reporting and governance practices remains foundational to building shareholder confidence and supporting sustainable growth."
Strategic Alignment with Corporate Governance
The Board's decision to engage Hacker, Johnson & Smith PA aligns with Helio's ongoing focus on enhancing corporate governance, improving internal reporting processes, and positioning the Company to meet evolving public market expectations as it aims for uplisting on the NYSE.
About Helio Corporation
Helio is pioneering a new class of energy infrastructure with space-based power systems, also known as "power plants in space," capturing solar energy beyond Earth's atmosphere and transmitting it safely to the surface. The vision is to establish orbital energy platforms as a foundational layer of the global power grid, delivering uninterrupted, carbon-free electricity at scale. Founded in 2018, Helio collaborates with NASA, private companies, and global space agencies, providing world-class space mechanisms, advanced antenna systems, and innovative design solutions across a diverse range of missions.
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