IEH Corporation (IEHC) upgrades trading to OTCQX Best Market tier

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IEH Corporation announced that its common stock has upgraded from the OTCID Basic Market to the OTCQX Best Market operated by OTC Markets Group. The shares continue to trade under the symbol IEHC, and U.S. investors can access real-time Level 2 quotes on otcmarkets.com.

The company highlights that OTCQX is designed to provide efficient, cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets with streamlined requirements that emphasize higher financial standards, best-practice corporate governance, and compliance with securities laws. Management believes the move should support greater liquidity, visibility, and opportunities for shareholder engagement.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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02/20/2026 - 04:31 PM

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 20, 2026

IEH Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

New York		0-5278		13-5549348
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

140 58th Street, Suite 8E

Brooklyn, NY 11220

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)

(718) 492-4440

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	IEHC	OTC ID

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 Instruction A.2. below):

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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Item 8.01

Other Events

IEH Corporation (OTCID: IEHC; OTCQX:IEHC) today announced that effective today trading of the Company’s shares of common stock will upgrade from the OTCID to the OTCQX Marketplace. The shares will continue to be quoted under the ticket symbol IEHC. Investors will be able to view real-time quotes at http://www.otcmarkets.com. IEH will no longer be quoted on the OTCID and effectively today is exclusively quoted and traded on the OTCQX quotation platform.

The OTCQX market tier is one of four tiers established by the OTC Market Group Inc. which operates one of the world’s largest electronic interdealer quotation systems for broker-dealers to trade unlisted securities. The OTC designation is meant to identify companies that are reporting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or a bank regulatory agency, making it easy for investors to identify companies that are current in their reporting obligations.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K:


Exhibit Number		Exhibit Title or Description

99.1		Press Release issued February 20, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

		IEHC Corporation

		By: /s/Subrata Purkayastha
		Name: Subrata Purkayastha
		Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 20, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

OTC Markets Group Welcomes IEH Corporation to OTCQX

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – February 20, 2026 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced IEH Corporation (OTCQX: IEHC), a producer of high performance PCB connectors, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. IEH Corporation upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCID™ Basic Market.

IEH Corporation begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “IEHC.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

Trading on the OTCQX Market offers companies efficient, cost-effective access to the U.S. capital markets. Streamlined market requirements for OTCQX are designed to help companies lower the cost and complexity of being publicly traded, while providing transparent trading for their investors. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities law

Dave Offerman, President and CEO of IEH Corporation commented, “IEH is excited to once again be traded on the OTCQX Market, a platform that allows for greater liquidity, shareholder visibility and investment opportunities. We look forward to the enhanced and frequent interactions and communications afforded by this market, and working with the OTC to share our developments and progress as we continue to grow our organization.”

About IEH Corporation

IEH designs, develops and manufactures printed circuit board connectors and custom interconnects for high performance applications. All of the Company's interconnects utilize the HYPERBOLOID contact design, a rugged, high-reliability contact system ideally suited for high-stress environments. IEH believes it is the only independent producer of HYPERBOLOID printed circuit board connectors in the United States. The Company has licensed the right to manufacture products using HYPERBOLOID technology since the late 1960s.

For over 85 years and four (4) generations of family-run management, IEH Corporation has designed, developed, and manufactured printed circuit board (PCB) connectors, custom interconnects and contacts for high performance applications. With its signature Hyperboloid technology, IEH supplies the most durable, reliable connectors for the most demanding environments. The Company markets primarily to companies in defense, aerospace, medical, space and industrial applications, in the United States, Canada, Europe, Southeast and Central Asia and the Middle East. The Company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. www.iehcorp.com

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market and Pink Limited™ Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC. To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

Media Contact:

OTC Markets Group Inc., +1 (212) 896-4428, media@otcmarkets.com

Company Contact:

Dave Offerman, IEH Corporation, +1 (718) 492-4448, dave@iehcorp.com

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What change in trading venue did IEH Corporation (IEHC) announce?

IEH Corporation upgraded its common stock trading from the OTCID Basic Market to the OTCQX Best Market. The company’s shares continue under the IEHC symbol, with investors gaining access to transparent trading and real-time Level 2 quotes via the OTC Markets website.

Why is IEH Corporation’s move to the OTCQX Market significant for investors?

Trading on OTCQX is positioned as offering efficient, cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets. The tier requires higher financial standards, best-practice corporate governance, and securities law compliance, which can support better liquidity, transparency, and visibility for existing and prospective IEH Corporation investors.

Will IEH Corporation’s ticker symbol change after moving to OTCQX?

No, IEH Corporation’s ticker symbol remains IEHC after its move to the OTCQX Best Market. Only the trading tier has changed, shifting from the OTCID Basic Market to OTCQX while preserving symbol continuity for shareholders and market participants.

How does OTCQX differ from the OTCID Basic Market for IEH Corporation (IEHC)?

OTCQX is described as a higher-tier market that emphasizes strong financial standards, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. IEH Corporation upgraded from the OTCID Basic Market, aiming for better liquidity, more transparent trading, and enhanced exposure to U.S. investors seeking current disclosures.

What benefits did IEH Corporation’s CEO highlight about trading on OTCQX?

IEH Corporation’s CEO emphasized that OTCQX supports greater liquidity, shareholder visibility, and investment opportunities. He also noted expectations for enhanced and more frequent interactions and communications with investors as the company continues to grow and share developments through the upgraded market platform.

Where can investors find IEH Corporation (IEHC) quotes and disclosures after the upgrade?

Investors can access current financial disclosure and real-time Level 2 quotes for IEH Corporation on www.otcmarkets.com. The company’s securities now trade on the OTCQX Best Market, with OTC Markets Group providing the electronic trading and disclosure infrastructure.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

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