Wetouch Technology (WETH) lifts authorized stock from 15M to 65M shares

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Wetouch Technology Inc. reported that its stockholders approved an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, which the company filed in Nevada on January 7, 2026. The amendment, reflected in Wetouch’s Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, increases the company’s authorized common stock from 15,000,000 to 65,000,000 shares. This change gives the company a much larger pool of common shares it is permitted to issue in the future for potential corporate purposes such as financings, equity compensation, or acquisitions, if later approved by its board under applicable procedures.

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Equity capital structure analyst

Wetouch expanded its authorized share count, increasing future equity flexibility.

Wetouch Technology Inc. obtained stockholder approval to amend its charter and filed Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation on January 7, 2026. The amendment raises authorized common stock from 15,000,000 to 65,000,000 shares, significantly expanding the number of shares the company is legally permitted to issue.

This action does not itself issue new shares or change existing ownership, but it creates room for future equity-related actions. Those could include capital raises, stock-based compensation, or shares used in transactions, depending on future board decisions and market conditions.

Because the filing does not describe any specific issuance, pricing, or timing, the practical effects will depend on how many of the newly authorized shares, if any, are later used and for what purposes, which would be detailed in subsequent company disclosures if undertaken.

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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): January 7, 2026

WETOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-41957		20-4080330
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

No.29, Third Main Avenue, Shigao Town, Renshou County,

Meishan, Sichuan, China 620500

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (86) 28-37390666

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Company 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:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		WETH		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 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 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On January 7, 2026, Wetouch Technology Inc. (the “Company”) filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended (the “Amendment”), which became effective on that date. In connection with the Amendment, the Company also filed its Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (the “Restated AOI”). The Amendment was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the annual meeting held on December 26, 2025, and increased the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock from 15,000,000 to 65,000,000.

The foregoing description of the Amendment and the Restated COI is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference in this Item 5.03.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
3.1		Certificate of Amendment and Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to Wetouch Technology Inc. Articles of Incorporation
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.

	WETOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.
Date: January 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Zongyi Lian
	Name:	Zongyi Lian
	Title:	President and Chief Executive officer (Principal Executive Officer)

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FAQ

What corporate change did Wetouch Technology Inc. (WETH) report in this 8-K?

Wetouch Technology Inc. reported that its stockholders approved an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation and that it filed Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation in Nevada on January 7, 2026.

How did Wetouch Technology Inc. (WETH) change its authorized common stock?

The amendment increased Wetouch’s authorized common stock from 15,000,000 shares to 65,000,000 shares, expanding the number of shares the company is permitted to issue in the future.

When did Wetouch shareholders approve the increase in authorized shares?

Wetouch shareholders approved the amendment increasing authorized common stock at the company’s annual meeting held on December 26, 2025.

Does the increase in authorized shares mean Wetouch (WETH) issued new stock now?

No. The filing states that the amendment increases the number of authorized common shares, which are shares the company is permitted to issue. It does not state that any new shares were issued as part of this change.

What document contains the full text of Wetouch’s charter amendment?

The full text of the amendment and the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation is included as Exhibit 3.1, which is incorporated by reference in the report.

Who signed the Wetouch Technology Inc. (WETH) report related to this amendment?

The report was signed on behalf of Wetouch Technology Inc. by Zongyi Lian, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, identified as the Principal Executive Officer.