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Convertible note settles $180K legal fees at GBT Technologies (GTCH)

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GBT Technologies Inc. entered a Settlement Agreement on February 5, 2026, resolving $180,000 of accrued legal fees by issuing a $180,000 convertible promissory note maturing on June 30, 2027 with 8% annual interest, rising to 12% on default.

The note can convert into common stock at the lower of $0.0001 per share or 50% of the average of the ten lowest closing bid prices before conversion, with a $0.00001 floor price and a beneficial ownership cap of 4.99%, which may increase to 9.99% after 61 days’ notice. The company and service provider fully released all related claims without admitting liability. Separately, Mansour Khatib resigned from the board, and Interim CEO Patrick Bertagna was appointed as a director to serve until the 2026 annual meeting.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026

 

GBT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 000-54530 27-0603137
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)  Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

8557 N. West Knoll Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number including area code: 888-685-7336

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

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Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Not applicable.    

 

 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On February 5, 2026, Mansour Khatib resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of GBT Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), effective as of such date. Mr. Khatib’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

 

On February 6, 2026, immediately prior to Mr. Khatib’s resignation as the sole member of the Board, Patrick Bertagna, the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, was appointed to serve as a director of the Company, effective upon his acceptance of such appointment, which acceptance occurred immediately prior to the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Mr. Bertagna will serve until the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation, or removal.

 

There are no family relationships between Mr. Bertagna and any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Bertagna has not been involved in any transaction with the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

The appointment of Mr. Bertagna to the Board was approved by the Board pursuant to a written consent.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

On February 5, 2026, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with a service provider. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company settled $180,000 in accrued and unpaid legal fees owed to the service provided for services rendered from February 2023 through January 2026 by issuing a Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $180,000 (the “Note”).

 

The Note matures on June 30, 2027 and bears interest at 8% per annum (increasing to 12% upon an event of default). The Note is convertible at any time, in whole or in part, at the holder’s option, into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, at a conversion price equal to the lower of (i) $0.0001 per share or (ii) 50% of the average of the ten (10) lowest closing bid prices during the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, provided that the conversion price shall in no event be less than $0.00001 per share (the “Floor Price”). The Note contains customary anti-dilution adjustments for stock splits, dividends and similar events, but the Floor Price is not subject to adjustment. The Note includes a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation (which may be increased to 9.99% upon 61 days’ prior notice by the holder) and may be prepaid only with the written consent of the holder. Upon issuance of the Note, all claims related to the settled legal fees were fully released by both parties, with no admission of liability.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

  

  GBT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
     
  By: /s/ Patrick Bertagna
  Name: Patrick Bertagna
  Title: Interim Chief Executive Office & Director
     
Date: February 6, 2026    

 

 

 

FAQ

What did GBT Technologies Inc. (GTCH) announce in this 8-K filing?

GBT Technologies Inc. settled $180,000 in accrued legal fees by issuing a convertible promissory note and reported a board change. Mansour Khatib resigned as director, and Interim CEO Patrick Bertagna was appointed to the board to serve until the 2026 annual meeting.

How did GBT Technologies (GTCH) settle its $180,000 legal fee obligation?

GBT Technologies settled $180,000 in accrued and unpaid legal fees through a $180,000 convertible promissory note. The fees covered services from February 2023 through January 2026, and both parties fully released all related claims without any admission of liability.

What are the key terms of GBT Technologies’ $180,000 convertible note?

The note matures on June 30, 2027 and bears 8% annual interest, increasing to 12% on default. It is convertible anytime into common stock at the lower of $0.0001 per share or 50% of a defined ten-day bid-price average, with a $0.00001 floor.

What ownership limits apply to the GBT Technologies convertible note?

The note includes a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, preventing conversions that would exceed that stake. The holder can increase this cap to 9.99% by giving 61 days’ prior notice, affecting how much stock can be received on conversion at any time.

Who left and who joined the GBT Technologies (GTCH) board?

Mansour Khatib resigned from the board on February 5, 2026, with no disagreement over company operations or policies. Patrick Bertagna, the Interim Chief Executive Officer, was appointed as a director and will serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Were there any related-party transactions or family relationships for Patrick Bertagna at GTCH?

GBT Technologies stated there are no family relationships between Patrick Bertagna and any director or executive officer. It also disclosed that he has not been involved in any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K during the relevant period.
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