Inception Growth (NASDAQ: IGTA) adds $12,203 to extend merger deadline

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Inception Growth Acquisition Limited deposited $12,203.33 into its Trust Account to secure a one-month extension of the time available to complete a business combination. This moves the deadline from February 13, 2026 to March 13, 2026, giving the SPAC additional time to finalize a merger target.

The company remains a blank check entity formed to complete a merger or similar business combination, and it issued a press release describing this additional contribution and extension.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

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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02/13/2026 - 04:15 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 12, 2026

INCEPTION GROWTH ACQUISITION LIMITED

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-41134		86-2648456
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

875 Washington Street

New York, NY

10014

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (315) 636-6638

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

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).

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. ☐

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one share of common stock, $0.0001 par value, one-half (1/2) of one redeemable warrant and one right entitling the holder to receive one-tenth of a share of common stock	IGTAU	OTC Markets Group, Inc
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	IGTA	OTC Markets Group, Inc
Redeemable warrants, each exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50	IGTAW	OTC Markets Group, Inc
Rights, each to receive one-tenth of one share of common stock	IGTAR	OTC Markets Group, Inc

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On February 12, 2026, Inception Growth Acquisition Limited (the “Company”) deposited $12,203.33 into the Trust Account in order to extend the amount of time it has available to complete a business combination from February 13, 2026 to March 13, 2026.

The Company issued the press release filed herewith on February 13, 2026. The materials attached as Exhibit 99.1 are incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated February 13, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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.

	INCEPTION GROWTH ACQUISITION LIMITED

	By:	/s/ Cheuk Hang Chow
	Name:	Cheuk Hang Chow
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Date: February 13, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

Inception Growth Acquisition Limited Announces Additional Contribution to Trust Account to Extend Business Combination Period

New York, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inception Growth Acquisition Limited (NASDAQ: IGTA, the “Company”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that on February 12, 2026, the Company deposited $12,203.33 into the Company’s trust account (the “Trust Account”) in order to extend the period of time the Company has to complete a business combination for an additional one (1) month period, from February 13, 2026 to March 13, 2026. The purpose of the extension is to provide additional time for the Company to complete a business combination.

About Inception Growth Acquisition Limited

Inception Growth Acquisition Limited is a blank check company incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, including the successful consummation of the Company’s initial public offering, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Contact

Inception Growth Acquisition Limited
Investor Relationship Department
(315) 636-6638

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Inception Growth Acquisition Limited (IGTA) announce in this 8-K?

Inception Growth Acquisition Limited deposited $12,203.33 into its Trust Account to gain a one-month extension to complete a business combination. This shifts the deadline from February 13, 2026 to March 13, 2026, providing more time to pursue a suitable merger target.

How much money did IGTA contribute to its trust account for the extension?

IGTA contributed exactly $12,203.33 to its Trust Account to obtain the one-month extension. This cash contribution is typical for SPACs extending their merger deadline and is meant to preserve the structure while management continues seeking an appropriate business combination.

How long does the new business combination deadline extension last for IGTA?

The extension lasts one additional month, moving IGTA’s business combination deadline from February 13, 2026 to March 13, 2026. This short extension is intended to give the SPAC’s management extra time to negotiate and finalize a potential merger or similar transaction.

What is the purpose of IGTA’s trust account contribution and extension?

The purpose is to extend the period IGTA has to complete a business combination by one month. By depositing $12,203.33 into the Trust Account, the SPAC maintains its structure and continues evaluating targets instead of liquidating immediately at the prior deadline.

What type of company is Inception Growth Acquisition Limited (IGTA)?

Inception Growth Acquisition Limited is a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed to complete a merger or similar business combination. It does not operate a traditional business and instead focuses on identifying, negotiating, and closing a transaction with one or more operating companies.

Where are IGTA securities traded and what symbols are used?

IGTA’s units, common stock, warrants, and rights trade under the symbols IGTAU, IGTA, IGTAW, and IGTAR, respectively. The filing references these securities as trading on OTC Markets Group, while the press release also identifies the company as NASDAQ: IGTA.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

5 documents

Press Releases

EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 4.2 KB