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iQSTEL Inc. (OTC: IQST) revises executive salaries and Series B equity awards

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iQSTEL Inc. updated the employment agreements of its CEO, Leandro Jose Iglesias, and CFO, Álvaro Quintana Cardona. Mr. Iglesias’ monthly base salary increased from $31,000 to $37,800, effective immediately, incorporating a previously approved $6,800 monthly relocation allowance for his move to Cyprus. The Board also approved a two-month cash performance bonus for Mr. Iglesias tied to relocation expenses, under the terms of his existing agreement, and allowed annual performance bonuses for both executives to be paid any time starting fifteen days after the filing of the company’s Form 10-K.

Equity compensation terms were materially revised, subject to stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c). Existing annual equity incentives of up to 1,000,000 common shares for the CEO and 800,000 common shares for the CFO were replaced with annual equity performance incentives of up to 50,000 Series B Preferred Shares per year for each. For fiscal 2025, the Board approved grants of 20,000 Series B Preferred Shares to Mr. Iglesias and 14,000 to Mr. Quintana Cardona, contingent on stockholder approval to be sought via a Schedule 14C Information Statement. No Series B Preferred Stock will be issued and the equity amendments will not take effect unless that approval is obtained.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
CEO monthly base salary (new) $37,800 per month Increased from $31,000 per month, effective immediately
CEO monthly base salary (prior) $31,000 per month Base salary before the July 7, 2026 increase
Monthly relocation allowance $6,800 per month Previously approved allowance for CEO’s relocation to Cyprus, now embedded in salary
Prior CEO annual equity incentive Up to 1,000,000 common shares Existing annual equity incentive replaced for the CEO
Prior CFO annual equity incentive Up to 800,000 common shares Existing annual equity incentive replaced for the CFO
New annual equity incentive per executive Up to 50,000 Series B Preferred Shares Annual equity performance incentive for each executive, subject to stockholder approval
FY-2025 CEO Series B grant 20,000 Series B Preferred Shares Approved grant for fiscal 2025, subject to stockholder approval
FY-2025 CFO Series B grant 14,000 Series B Preferred Shares Approved grant for fiscal 2025, subject to stockholder approval
Series B Preferred Shares financial
"an annual equity performance incentive of up to 50,000 Series B Preferred Shares per year"
Series B preferred shares are a class of company stock issued during a later round of private financing that gives investors priority over common shareholders for payouts and protections if the company is sold or liquidated. Think of them as a VIP ticket that often includes a fixed claim on returns, possible regular payments, and the option to convert into regular shares; that mix of safety and upside helps investors assess risk and potential reward.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c) regulatory
"subject to and will only become effective upon receipt of stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)"
Schedule 14C Information Statement regulatory
"seek stockholder approval of the equity-related amendments and grants through the filing of a Schedule 14C Information Statement"
Annual Report on Form 10-K regulatory
"may be paid at any time beginning fifteen (15) days following the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K"
An annual report on Form 10‑K is a required, comprehensive filing that publicly traded companies give to regulators and investors summarizing their business, results of operations, detailed financial statements reviewed by independent auditors, material risks, legal issues and management’s discussion of performance. Investors use it like a company’s year‑end report card and medical checkup: it reveals how the business made money, where it is vulnerable, and the facts needed to compare value, judge risk and make informed investment decisions.
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What compensation changes did iQSTEL (IQST) approve for its CEO?

iQSTEL increased CEO Leandro Jose Iglesias’ monthly base salary from $31,000 to $37,800, effective immediately, incorporating a $6,800 monthly relocation allowance related to his move to Cyprus.

Did iQSTEL (IQST) approve any bonus changes for its executives?

Yes. The Board approved a two-month cash performance bonus for CEO Leandro Jose Iglesias and allowed annual performance bonuses for both executives to be paid starting fifteen days after filing the Form 10-K.

How did iQSTEL (IQST) change the annual equity incentives for its CEO and CFO?

Existing annual incentives of up to 1,000,000 and 800,000 common shares for the CEO and CFO were replaced with performance incentives of up to 50,000 Series B Preferred Shares per year for each executive.

What FY-2025 equity grants did iQSTEL (IQST) approve for its executives?

For fiscal 2025, iQSTEL’s Board approved grants of 20,000 Series B Preferred Shares to CEO Leandro Jose Iglesias and 14,000 Series B Preferred Shares to CFO Álvaro Quintana Cardona, subject to stockholder approval.

Are iQSTEL (IQST) equity compensation changes effective immediately?

No. The equity amendments and Series B Preferred Share grants require stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c); no Series B shares will be issued until that approval is obtained.

How will iQSTEL (IQST) seek stockholder approval for the equity changes?

The company plans to seek stockholder approval of the equity-related amendments and grants by filing a Schedule 14C Information Statement, after which the equity changes may become effective.
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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): July 7, 2026


iQSTEL Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 000-55984 45-2808620
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

   

300 Aragon Avenue, Suite 375

Coral Gables, FL 33134

 

33134

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 951-8191

 

 

________________________________________________

(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 (17CFR 230.425)
   
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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   IQST   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company 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.      [ ]

 

  
 

 

Item 5.02 Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On July 7, 2026, the Board of Directors of iQSTEL Inc. (the “Company”) approved certain amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Employment Agreements of Leandro Jose Iglesias, Chief Executive Officer, and Álvaro Quintana Cardona, Chief Financial Officer.

 

The Amendments include both cash and equity compensation changes, as summarized below:

 

Cash Compensation Changes (Effective Immediately)

 

  • Base Salary Increase – Leandro Jose Iglesias: Mr. Iglesias’ monthly base salary was increased from $31,000 to $37,800, effective immediately. This increase incorporates the previously approved monthly relocation allowance of $6,800 related to his relocation to Cyprus.
  • Two-Month Cash Performance Bonus – Leandro Jose Iglesias: The Board approved a two-month cash performance bonus for Mr. Iglesias in recognition of relocation expenses incurred in connection with his move to Cyprus. The amount and payment terms are governed by the terms of his existing Employment Agreement.
  • Annual Bonus Payment Timing Flexibility: The Employment Agreements of both Mr. Iglesias and Mr. Quintana Cardona were amended to provide that any annual performance bonus may be paid at any time beginning fifteen (15) days following the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Equity Compensation Changes (Subject to Shareholder Approval)

 

The Board also approved material amendments to the equity compensation provisions of both Employment Agreements. These changes are subject to and will only become effective upon receipt of stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c).

 

  • Replacement of Annual Equity Incentive: The existing annual equity incentive provisions (up to 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock for Mr. Iglesias and up to 800,000 shares of Common Stock for Mr. Quintana Cardona) were replaced with an annual equity performance incentive of up to 50,000 Series B Preferred Shares per year for each executive.
  • FY-2025 Equity Grants: Subject to stockholder approval, the Board approved the following grants for Fiscal Year 2025:
  • Leandro Jose Iglesias: 20,000 Series B Preferred Shares
  • Álvaro Quintana Cardona: 14,000 Series B Preferred Shares

 

The Company intends to seek stockholder approval of the equity-related amendments and grants through the filing of a Schedule 14C Information Statement. No shares of Series B Preferred Stock will be issued, and the equity amendments will not become effective, unless and until such stockholder approval is obtained.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Amendments are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendments, which will be filed as exhibits to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, or as otherwise required.

 

 

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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.

 

iQSTEL Inc.

 

 

/s/ Leandro Iglesias

Leandro Iglesias
Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: July 10, 2026

 

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