Quantum Data Energy (QDE.L) Flash Note Crowe Auditor Resignation 30042026

Quantum Data Energy (QDE.L) announced, Wed 29 April 26, the unexpected resignation of its auditor, Crowe UK LLP, immediately prior to the statutory reporting deadline. As a direct consequence, QDE confirmed it will not publish its audited financial statements 31 Dec YE25 by the 30 Apr 26 deadline required under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules. While no adverse s519 findings have been disclosed, the timing of the resignation and the resulting reporting delay materially reduce near-term visibility. Pending further clarification and audit certainty, we have increased our discount rate by 350bps to reflect elevated governance, reporting, and execution risk. This adjustment is intended to be temporary; it does not reflect a change...