Inuvo (INUV) unit Vertro extends Google Services Agreement to March 2026

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Inuvo, Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Vertro, Inc., has entered into an Extension Amendment to its Google Services Agreement with Google LLC. The amendment, dated February 17, 2026 and effective March 1, 2026, extends the agreement’s term by one month.

With this change, the Google Services Agreement, originally effective January 1, 2024, now expires on March 31, 2026. The company has filed the full amendment as an exhibit for reference.

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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 Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 17, 2026

INUVO, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-32442		87-0450450
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

500 President Clinton Ave., Ste. 300, Little Rock, AR		72201
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (501) 205-8508

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

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		INUV		NYSE American

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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On February 17, 2026, Vertro, Inc. (“Vertro”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inuvo, Inc., entered into an Extension Amendment (the “Amendment”), effective as of March 1, 2026, to the Google Services Agreement between Vertro and Google LLC, effective January 1, 2024 (as amended, the “Agreement”). The Amendment modifies the terms of the Agreement by extending the term for an additional month from the then current expiration date. The new expiration date of the Agreement is March 31, 2026.

The summary of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

10.1 Extension Amendment to Google Services Agreement between Vertro, Inc. and Google LLC, dated as of February 17, 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.

	INUVO, INC.
Date: February 17, 2026	By:	/s/ Wallace Ruiz
		Wallace Ruiz, Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What agreement did Inuvo (INUV) update with Google?

Inuvo updated the Google Services Agreement through its subsidiary Vertro, Inc. The Extension Amendment modifies the existing agreement with Google LLC, originally effective January 1, 2024, by extending its term for a short additional period beyond the prior expiration date.

How long is the Google Services Agreement for Inuvo (INUV) extended?

The Google Services Agreement is extended by one month. The Extension Amendment moves the contract’s expiration date to March 31, 2026, providing an additional month of coverage under the existing terms between Vertro, Inc., Inuvo’s subsidiary, and Google LLC.

When does the Extension Amendment for Inuvo’s Google agreement become effective?

The Extension Amendment becomes effective March 1, 2026. Although Vertro, Inc. entered into the amendment on February 17, 2026, the operative date is March 1, 2026, and it then carries the agreement through to its new March 31, 2026 expiration.

Which Inuvo (INUV) subsidiary is party to the Google Services Agreement?

Vertro, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inuvo, Inc., is the contracting party. Vertro entered into the original Google Services Agreement and signed the Extension Amendment, while Inuvo reports the material definitive agreement in its current report.

Where can investors find the full text of Inuvo’s Extension Amendment with Google?

The full text of the Extension Amendment is filed as an exhibit. Inuvo includes the amendment as Exhibit 10.1, and the brief description in the report is expressly qualified in its entirety by reference to that filed exhibit document.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

6 documents

Agreements & Contracts

• EX-10.1 EXTENSION AMENDMENT 6.1 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA 4.9 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE 14.3 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION CALCULATION LINKBASE 901 B
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE 9.1 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION DEFINITION LINKBASE 2.1 KB