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QDM International (QDMI) CEO Huihe Zheng granted $300K salary and up to $1M in special bonuses

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QDM International Inc. reported that it entered into a new employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer, Huihe Zheng, effective December 11, 2025. Under the agreement, Mr. Zheng receives an annual base salary of $300,000 and is eligible to participate in the company’s equity incentive plans and other benefits as determined by the board.

The contract grants Mr. Zheng a one-time special bonus of $700,000 within 60 days of the agreement’s effective date for past performance, plus a one-time special bonus of $300,000 to be paid within 60 days after the company uplists to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. The agreement runs for an initial three-year term with automatic one-year renewals unless either party gives at least 30 days’ notice of non-renewal.

The agreement outlines termination rights and severance protections, including cause and no-cause terminations, and change-of-control severance that provides a lump-sum payment equal to one month of base salary and a pro-rated annual bonus. It also includes confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation covenants.

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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): December 11, 2025

 

QDM International Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Florida   001-27251   59-3564984
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

Room 1030B, 10/F, Ocean Centre, Harbour City,
5 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
+ 852 34886893

(Address and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

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 (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
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: None.

 

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. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

 

Employment Agreement with Mr. Huihe Zheng, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer

 

On December 11, 2025, the Company entered into an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) with Mr. Huihe Zheng, for his services as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

 

Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Zheng is entitled to an annual salary of $300,000 for his services as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Additionally, Mr. Zheng is entitled to (1) a one-time special bonus of $700,000 to be paid within sixty (60) days of the effective date of the Employment Agreement for his past performance and contributions to the Company and (2) a one-time special bonus of $300,000 to be paid within six (60) days after the Company’s uplisting to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. He is also entitled to participate in the Company’s equity incentive plans and other Company benefits, each as determined by the Board from time to time. His employment has an initial term of three years and is subject to successive, automatic one-year extensions unless either party gives notice of non-extension to the other party at least 30 days prior to the end of the applicable term.

 

Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, the Company may terminate Mr. Zheng’s employment for cause, at any time, without notice or remuneration, for certain acts, such as conviction or plea of guilty to a felony or grossly negligent or dishonest acts to the detriment of the Company, or misconduct or a failure to perform agreed duties and such failure continuing after he is afforded not less than fifteen (15) days to cure such failure. In such case, Mr. Zheng will not be entitled to receive payment of any severance benefits or other amounts by reason of the termination, and his right to all other benefits will terminate, except as required by any applicable law. The Company may also terminate Mr. Zheng’s employment without cause upon 30 days’ advance written notice. In such case of termination by the Company, Mr. Zheng will be entitled to the amount of base salary earned and not paid prior to termination. 

 

Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, if the Company experiences a change of control transaction, as set forth therein, upon the termination of his employment, Mr. Zheng will be entitled to a severance payment consisting of (1) a lump-sum cash payment equal to one (1) month of his base salary, determined based on the higher of the his annual base salary immediately prior to the termination or as of the termination date; and (2) a lump sum cash payment equal to a pro-rated amount of his annual bonus for the fiscal year immediately preceding the termination. Such severance payment is due and payable in a lump sum within seventy-four (74) days of his termination date.

 

Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Zheng may terminate his employment at any time with 30 days’ prior written notice to the Company without cause or if (1) there is a material reduction in his authority, duties and responsibilities unless such reduction was made with his consent, or (2) there is a material reduction in his annual salary. Upon his termination of the employment due to any aforementioned reasons, the Company shall provide compensation to Mr. Zheng the equivalent to one month of his base salary that he is entitled to immediately prior to such termination.

 

The Employment Agreement also contains customary restrictive covenants relating to confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation.

 

The foregoing summary of the Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Employment Agreement, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

 

Mr. Zheng has no family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits.

 

10.1+    Employment Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2025, by and between the Company and Huihe Zheng
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+Portions of the exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K. The Company hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any omitted portion to the SEC upon request.

 

 

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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.

 

Dated: December 12, 2025

 

  QDM INTERNATIONAL INC.
     
  By: /s/ Huihe Zheng
  Name: Huihe Zheng
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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FAQ

What executive agreement did QDMI announce in this 8-K?

QDM International Inc. disclosed an employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer, Huihe Zheng, covering his compensation, term, and termination rights.

What is the base salary for QDM International (QDMI) CEO Huihe Zheng?

Under the new agreement, QDM International’s CEO Huihe Zheng is entitled to an annual base salary of $300,000 for his services as Chief Executive Officer.

What special bonuses can QDMI CEO Huihe Zheng receive under the agreement?

Mr. Zheng is entitled to a $700,000 one-time special bonus within 60 days of the agreement’s effective date for past performance and a $300,000 one-time special bonus within 60 days after QDM International uplists to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

How long is the term of QDM International (QDMI) CEO Huihe Zheng’s employment agreement?

The employment agreement has an initial three-year term and is subject to automatic one-year extensions unless either party gives at least 30 days’ notice of non-extension.

What severance can QDMI CEO Huihe Zheng receive in a change of control?

If QDM International experiences a change of control and Mr. Zheng’s employment is terminated, he is entitled to a lump-sum cash payment equal to one month of base salary and a lump-sum cash payment equal to a pro-rated amount of his prior year’s annual bonus, payable within 74 days of termination.

Can QDM International (QDMI) terminate CEO Huihe Zheng without cause?

Yes. QDM International may terminate Mr. Zheng’s employment without cause upon 30 days’ advance written notice, in which case he is entitled to any earned but unpaid base salary prior to termination.

What restrictive covenants apply to QDMI CEO Huihe Zheng under the new agreement?

The agreement includes confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation covenants, which restrict Mr. Zheng’s activities to protect QDM International’s business interests.