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- Auditor Change (new) — The company dismissed its auditor Deloitte and appointed PwC as replacement, though no disagreements or adverse findings were reported.
Joby Aviation dismisses Deloitte, appoints PwC as auditor with no reported disputes
Filed March 6, 2026 · Period ending March 2, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Joby's Audit Committee dismissed Deloitte as independent auditor effective March 2, 2026, and immediately appointed PwC for fiscal 2026. Auditor changes can signal governance shifts or operational concerns.
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Company confirms no disagreements with Deloitte on accounting principles, financial disclosures, or audit procedures during 2024-2025 audits or through March 2026. Clean audit reports for both years.
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No reportable events occurred during Deloitte's tenure, meaning no material weaknesses in internal controls or other red flags that would have required disclosure under SEC rules.
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PwC appointment is subject to standard client acceptance procedures and engagement letter execution. Company had no prior consultations with PwC on accounting or audit matters.
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Deloitte submitted a letter to the SEC dated March 6, 2026, filed as an exhibit. Such letters typically confirm the company's characterization of the auditor change.
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Summary
Joby Aviation replaced its independent auditor on March 2, 2026, dismissing Deloitte & Touche and appointing PricewaterhouseCoopers for the current fiscal year.
While auditor changes always warrant scrutiny, the company explicitly states there were no disagreements on accounting matters, no adverse audit opinions, and no reportable events like internal control weaknesses during Deloitte's tenure covering 2024 and 2025. The timing—early in fiscal 2026—suggests a proactive decision rather than a crisis response.
For retail investors, auditor changes merit attention because they can signal hidden problems, though this disclosure appears clean on its face. The company had no prior relationship with PwC, ruling out opinion-shopping. Deloitte's letter to the SEC (filed as an exhibit) should confirm the company's account. Watch for any amendments or clarifications in coming days, and review the next 10-Q to ensure PwC's first audit proceeds smoothly. If the company provides no further explanation for the switch, consider it a governance question mark rather than an immediate red flag.
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Event
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On March 2, 2026, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Joby Aviation, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately. Deloitte was informed of this decision on March 3, 2026.
Joby Aviation's Audit Committee dismissed Deloitte as the company's independent auditor effective immediately on March 2, 2026. Deloitte was notified the following day. This is a significant governance event requiring disclosure under SEC rules.
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The audit reports of Deloitte on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, 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.
The company confirms that Deloitte's audit reports for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 were clean, with no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications. This indicates the auditor change was not driven by accounting disputes or financial reporting problems.
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In connection with the audits of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the subsequent interim period through March 2, 2026, there were no: (1) ‘disagreements’ (within the meaning of Item 304(a) (1) (iv) of Regulation S-K and related instructions) with Deloitte on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements if not resolved to Deloitte’s satisfaction would have caused Deloitte to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with Deloitte’s opinion to the subject matter of the disagreement; or (2) ‘reportable events’ (as defined in Item 304(a) (1) (v) of Regulation S-K).
The company explicitly states there were no disagreements with Deloitte on accounting principles, financial disclosures, or audit procedures, and no reportable events during the 2024-2025 audits or the interim period through March 2, 2026. This suggests the auditor change was voluntary and not due to conflicts.
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On March 2, 2026, the Audit Committee appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, subject to the completion of PwC’s standard client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter.
The Audit Committee appointed PwC as the new auditor for fiscal year 2026 on the same day it dismissed Deloitte. The appointment is subject to PwC completing its client acceptance procedures and signing an engagement letter, which are standard conditions.
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During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the subsequent interim period through March 2, 2026, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf has consulted with PwC regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specific transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Company that PwC concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue; (ii) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement within the meaning of Item 304(a) (1) (iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions; or (iii) any reportable event within the meaning of Item 304(a) (1) (v) of Regulation S-K.
The company confirms it did not consult with PwC on accounting matters, audit opinions, or financial reporting issues during 2024-2025 or the interim period before appointing them. This disclosure is required to show the new auditor was not involved in any prior disputes or second opinions.
Event
Joby Aviation filed a letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP to the SEC, potentially indicating an auditor change or resignation.
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Letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission, dated March 6, 2026
Joby Aviation disclosed a letter from its auditor Deloitte & Touche LLP to the SEC dated March 6, 2026. Such letters are typically filed when there is an auditor change, resignation, or dismissal, and may indicate disagreements on accounting matters, internal control issues, or other material concerns. The actual content of the letter is not provided in this 8-K body, but investors should review the attached exhibit for details on the nature of the auditor communication.
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