Quetta Acquisition (QETA) installs Zihan Chen as CEO after Hui Chen resigns

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Quetta Acquisition Corporation reports a leadership change, with Hui Chen resigning as Chief Executive Officer and as a director effective February 11, 2026. The company states his resignation was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.

The Board appointed Zihan Chen, age 34, as the new Chief Executive Officer and director on the same date. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Xiamen University of Technology, has no disclosed family relationships with current directors or officers, and has no related-party transactions requiring disclosure. Under his employment agreement, he will receive a base salary of $2,000 per month.

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Corporate governance analyst

Quetta announces CEO and board transition with low-compensation structure.

Quetta Acquisition Corporation has replaced Hui Chen with Zihan Chen as both CEO and director, effective February 11, 2026. The filing notes that Hui Chen’s resignation was not driven by disagreements on operations, policies, or practices, suggesting an orderly transition.

The new CEO’s base salary of $2,000 per month is unusually modest for a public-company chief executive, which is typical for some SPAC-style structures where equity or sponsor economics matter more than cash pay. The absence of related-party transactions or family relationships reduces immediate conflict-of-interest concerns.

Future company filings may clarify any performance incentives, equity interests, or strategic changes under Zihan Chen’s leadership. For now, the key takeaway is a clean executive handoff with minimal disclosed cash compensation and no stated operational disputes around the transition.

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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

February 13, 2026 (February 11, 2026)

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Quetta Acquisition Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-41832		93-1358026
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1185 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301 New York, NY		10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 612-1400

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock		QETA		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights		QETAR		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Units		QETAU		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 11, 2026, Mr. Hui Chen resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of Quetta Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”), effective February 11, 2026. Mr. Chen’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

On February 11, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Zihan Chen, age 34, as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective February 11, 2026.

Mr. Chen holds a bachelor’s degree from Xiamen University of Technology.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Zihan Chen and any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K between Mr. Zihan Chen and the Company.

In connection with Mr. Chen’s appointment, the Company entered into an employment agreement (or offer letter) with him on February 11, 2026, pursuant to which he is entitled to a base salary of $2,000 per month.

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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: February 13, 2026
QUETTA ACQUISITION CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Zihan Chen
Name:	Zihan Chen
Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What leadership change did Quetta Acquisition Corporation (QETA) disclose?

Quetta Acquisition Corporation reported that Hui Chen resigned as Chief Executive Officer and director effective February 11, 2026. The Board simultaneously appointed Zihan Chen as the new CEO and director, ensuring no leadership gap and keeping board and management roles aligned on the same effective date.

Why did Hui Chen resign from Quetta Acquisition Corporation (QETA)?

The company states Hui Chen’s resignation as CEO and director was not due to any disagreement with Quetta Acquisition Corporation regarding its operations, policies, or practices. This wording indicates an orderly departure, without signaling internal disputes or governance conflicts in the transition disclosure.

Who is the new CEO of Quetta Acquisition Corporation (QETA)?

Quetta Acquisition Corporation appointed Zihan Chen, age 34, as Chief Executive Officer and director effective February 11, 2026. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Xiamen University of Technology, and the filing does not indicate prior family relationships or related-party dealings with the company’s current leadership.

What compensation will new CEO Zihan Chen receive at Quetta Acquisition Corporation (QETA)?

Under an employment agreement dated February 11, 2026, Zihan Chen will receive a base salary of $2,000 per month as CEO of Quetta Acquisition Corporation. The filing does not describe additional bonuses or equity incentives, focusing solely on this relatively modest fixed cash compensation.

Are there any related-party or family relationships involving new CEO Zihan Chen at QETA?

The company reports no family relationships between Zihan Chen and any current director or executive officer of Quetta Acquisition Corporation. It also states there are no transactions with him requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, reducing immediate concerns about related-party dealings.

When did the CEO transition at Quetta Acquisition Corporation (QETA) take effect?

Both Hui Chen’s resignation and Zihan Chen’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer and director became effective on February 11, 2026. The Form 8-K is dated February 13, 2026, but clearly identifies February 11, 2026 as the earliest event date for the leadership change.

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