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IGTA (IGTA) wins stockholder approval to extend merger deadline to August 2026

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Inception Growth Acquisition Limited obtained stockholder approval to extend its deadline to complete a business combination from February 13, 2026 to August 13, 2026. The company can use up to six one‑month extensions by depositing into its trust account $0.075 per public share not redeemed for each month.

Stockholders also approved a matching amendment to the investment management trust agreement, with 1,877,329 votes for, 102 against, and 20 abstentions out of 2,814,062 shares entitled to vote. In connection with the meeting, 13,851 shares were redeemed, leaving approximately $2,102,676.81 in the trust account.

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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 9, 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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

As approved by its stockholders at the Special Meeting of Stockholders on February 9, 2026 (the “Meeting”), Inception Growth Acquisition Limited (the “Company”) had on February 9, 2026 entered into an amendment (the “Trust Amendment”) to the investment management trust agreement, as amended on March 13, 2023, September 8, 2023, June 4, 2024, December 6, 2024, June 5, 2025 and October 9, 2025, by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, to provide the Company with the discretion to extend the date on which to commence liquidating the trust account (the “Trust Account”) established in connection with the Company’s initial public offering (the “IPO”) by six (6) times for an additional one month each time from February 13, 2026 to August 13, 2026 by depositing into the trust account an aggregate amount equal to $0.075 multiplied by the number of common stock issued in the IPO (each, a “Public Share”) that has not been redeemed for each one-month extension.

 

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

As approved by its stockholders at the Meeting on February 9, 2026, the Company filed the sixth amendment to the amended and restated certificate of incorporation on February 9, 2026 (the “Charter Amendment”), giving the Company the right to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination from February 13, 2026 (the date that is 50 months from the closing date of the IPO) to August 13, 2026 (the date that is 56 months from the closing date of the IPO).

 

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

On January 13, 2026, the record date for the Meeting, there were 2,814,062 shares of common stock of the Company entitled to vote at the Meeting. On February 9, 2026, the Company held the Meeting, of which 1,877,451 (or approximately 66.72%) shares of common stock of the Company entitled to vote, were represented in the Meeting either in person or by proxy.

 

The final results for each of the matters submitted to a vote of Company stockholders at the Meeting are as follows:

 

1. Charter Amendment

 

Stockholders approved the proposal to amend the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended on September 8, 2023, June 4, 2024, December 6, 2024, June 5, 2025 and October 9, 2025 to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination from February 13, 2026 (the date that is 50 months from the closing date of the IPO) to August 13, 2026 (the date that is 56 months from the closing date of the IPO). Approval of the Charter Amendment required the approval of at least fifty percent (50%) of outstanding shares of common stock which were present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon at the Meeting. The voting results were as follows:

 

FOR   AGAINST   ABSTAIN   BROKER NON-VOTES
1,877,329   102   20   0

 

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2. Trust Amendment

 

Stockholders approved the proposal to amend the Company’s investment management trust agreement, dated as of December 8, 2021, by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as amended on March 13, 2023, September 8, 2023, June 4, 2024, December 6, 2024, June 5, 2025 and October 9, 2025, to provide the Company with the discretion to extend the date on which to commence liquidating the Trust Account by six (6) times for an additional one (1) month each time from February 13, 2026 to August 13, 2026 by depositing into the trust account an aggregate amount equal to $0.075 multiplied by the number of Public Share that has not been redeemed for each one-month extension. Approval of the Trust Amendment required the approval of at least fifty percent (50%) of outstanding shares of common stock present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon at the Meeting. The voting results were as follows:

 

FOR   AGAINST   ABSTAIN   BROKER NON-VOTES
1,877,329   102   20   0

 

As there were sufficient votes to approve the above proposals, Proposal No. 3, the “Adjournment Proposal” described in the Company’s definitive proxy, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 20, 2026 was not presented to the stockholders.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

In connection with the stockholders vote at the Meeting, 13,851 shares of common stock were tendered for redemption. Following such redemption, the amount of funds remaining in the trust account is approximately $2,102,676.81.

 

The Company issued the press release filed herewith on February 11, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(c) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
3.1   Sixth Amendment to the Amended And Restated Certificate of Incorporation
10.1   Amendment to the investment management trust agreement with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company dated as of February 9, 2026
99.1   Press Release dated February 11, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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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
   
Dated: February 11, 2026 /s/ Cheuk Hang Chow
  Cheuk Hang Chow
  Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Inception Growth Acquisition Limited Announces Extension of Business Combination Period

 

New York, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inception Growth Acquisition Limited (NASDAQ: IGTA, the “Company”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that at its special meeting of stockholders held on February 9, 2026 (the “Meeting”), the Company’s stockholders voted in favor of, among others, the proposals to amend (i) its amended and restated certificate of incorporation; and (ii) the investment management trust agreement with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, giving the Company the right to extend the date on which to commence liquidating the trust account established in connection with the Company’s initial public offering (the “Trust Account”)  by six (6) times for an additional one (1) month each time from February 13, 2026 to August 13, 2026 by depositing into the trust account an aggregate amount equal to $0.075 multiplied by the number of common stock issued in the Company’s initial public offering that has not been redeemed for each one-month extension. The purpose of the extension is to provide additional time for the Company to complete a business combination.

 

Contact

 

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

 

FAQ

What did IGTA stockholders approve in the latest 8-K filing?

IGTA stockholders approved an extension of the business combination deadline. The company can now complete a business combination as late as August 13, 2026, using up to six one‑month extensions tied to additional cash deposits into its trust account.

How long can Inception Growth Acquisition Limited (IGTA) extend its merger deadline?

IGTA can extend its merger deadline to August 13, 2026. The structure allows six separate one‑month extensions beyond February 13, 2026, each requiring a cash deposit into the trust account based on the number of public shares not redeemed.

What payments are required for IGTA’s one-month extension options?

Each one‑month extension requires a cash deposit into the trust. The company must deposit an amount equal to $0.075 multiplied by the number of public shares that have not been redeemed for every additional month it elects to extend.

How did IGTA stockholders vote on the charter and trust amendments?

IGTA’s charter and trust amendments received strong approval. For each proposal, 1,877,329 shares voted for, 102 against, and 20 abstained, with about 66.72% of the 2,814,062 eligible common shares represented at the special meeting.

How many IGTA shares were redeemed at the special meeting and what remains in the trust?

Stockholders redeemed 13,851 shares of IGTA common stock. After these redemptions, approximately $2,102,676.81 remains in the company’s trust account, which is intended to support completing a future business combination within the extended timeframe.

What is the purpose of IGTA’s business combination period extension?

The extension is intended to give IGTA more time to close a deal. By pushing the deadline out to August 13, 2026, subject to monthly funded extensions, the company seeks additional time to identify and consummate a suitable business combination transaction.

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