hpev_8ka.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 11, 2013
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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000-53443
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75-3076597
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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27420 Breakers Drive
Wesley Chapel, Florida
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33544
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (813) 929-1877
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Explanatory Note
On October 17, 2013, HPEV, Inc. (the "Registrant") filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to report a change in the Registrant's certifying accountant (the "Initial Report"). Since the Registrant erroneously filed a draft of the report, the Initial Report is hereby amended and restated in its entirety.
Section 4. Matters Related to Accountants and Financial Statements
Item 4.01. Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.
The Resignation of Sarna
On October 11, 2013, HPEV, Inc. (the “Registrant”) was informed by Sarna and Company ("Sarna") that it would resign as the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm. Sarna resigned as a consequence of a subpoena the Securities and Exchange Commission served on the Registrant on September 18, 2013 entitled In the Matter of HPEV, Inc. The subpoena requested documents relating to several matters, including Spirit Bear Limited, Robert Olins and all of their respective affiliates. Although it is unclear to the Registrant as to why the subpoena was served and what conclusions the SEC will reach after its investigation, Sarna chose to resign rather than incur the potential risk of these uncertainties.
Sarna was the independent registered public accounting firm for the Registrant from May 1, 2013 until its resignation effective October 11, 2013. None of Sarna’s reports on the Registrant’s financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 were ever completed or filed. None of the reportable events set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K occurred during the period in which Sarna served as the Registrant’s principal independent accountants.
The Registrant has provided Sarna with a copy of this disclosure and has requested that Sarna furnish it with a letter addressed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees with the above statements, and if not, stating the respects in which it does not agree. A copy of the letter from Sarna addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated October 21, 2013 is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The Engagement of Anton & Chia
On October 17, 2013, the Registrant engaged Anton and Chia, LLP, as its independent registered public accounting firm. The Board approved and ratified the engagement of Anton & Chia on October 17, 2013.
Prior to October 17, 2013, the date that Anton & Chia, LLP was retained as the principal independent accountants of the Registrant:
(1) The Registrant did not consult Anton & Chia regarding either the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on Registrant’s financial statements;
(2) Neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Registrant by Anton & Chia that they concluded was an important factor considered by the Registrant in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; and
(3) The Registrant did not consult Anton & Chia regarding any matter that was either the subject of a “disagreement” (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions) or any of the reportable events set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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16.1
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Letter of Sarna and Company, dated October 21, 2013 to the Securities and Exchange Commission
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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HPEV, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: October 21, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Tim Hassett |
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Tim Hassett, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
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