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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): February 19, 2026
WORKSPORT
LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
| Nevada |
|
001-40681 |
|
35-2696895 |
(State
or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
|
(Commission
File Number) |
|
(IRS
Employer
Identification No.) |
2500
N America Dr
West
Seneca, New York 14224
(Address
of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
(888)
554-8789
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code
Not
Applicable
(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:
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| ☐ |
Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| ☐ |
Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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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
Symbols |
|
Name
of each exchange on which registered |
| Common |
|
WKSP |
|
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 (§ 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
7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On
February 19, 2026, Worksport Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release: “Worksport Secures Key Certifications
for COR™ System; Clearing Path to “Big Box” Retail in Q1 2026”
A
copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The
information under Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed”
for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section,
or incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be
expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.
Item
9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
| Exhibit
No. |
|
Description |
| 99.1 |
|
Press Release dated February 19, 2026, “Worksport Secures Key Certifications for COR™ System; Clearing Path to “Big Box” Retail in Q1 2026” |
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| 104 |
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Cover
Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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.
| |
WORKSPORT
LTD. |
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|
| Date:
February 19, 2026 |
By: |
/s/
Steven Rossi |
| |
Name: |
Steven
Rossi |
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Title: |
Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal
Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 99.1
Worksport
Secures Key Certifications for COR™ System; Clearing Path to “Big Box” Retail in Q1 2026
Transport
and Federal Approvals Now in Hand; UL Safety Certifications on Track to Finalize Q1 2026
West
Seneca, New York, February 19, 2026 – Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKSP) (“Worksport” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based
technology and manufacturing company focused on clean energy solutions and automotive accessories for consumer and reseller channels,
is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the commercialization of its innovative COR™ Portable Energy System, clearing
the product for global transport and federal sale requirements. Final UL and CSA safety certifications are expected in Q1 2026, finalizing
major retail compliance standards and enabling large-scale B2B, distributor, and national retail sales opportunities.
Validating
the Worksport COR™: A Fortress of Compliance
The
Worksport COR system, an advanced modular portable power station, is expected to now meet the rigorous testing standards essential
for mass-market sales and transport within Q1 2026. While some lower-cost competitors bypass these stringent safety protocols, Worksport
has prioritized compliance to ensure the COR system is eligible for sale on major retail shelves and safe for unrestricted
transport.
The
certifications secured and/or finalized include key standards for battery safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and hazardous goods
transport.
Certifications
Achieved (Supply Chain & Federal Operation):
| ● | UN38.3+
MSDS + DGM965 (Sea Shipping & Dangerous Goods): Essential for the safe, legal transport
of lithium batteries by air, sea, and rail. This clears major supply chain bottlenecks and
allows unrestricted global shipping. |
| | ● | FCC
sDoC & ISED sDoC (Battery Pack & COR Hub): Ensures no electromagnetic interference
with other devices. This is a mandatory federal requirement for selling consumer electronics
in the United States and Canada. |
| | ● | CA
Prop. 65 & TSCA (Main Battery & COR Hub): Confirms compliance with strict environmental,
chemical, and hazardous substance restrictions. This mitigates the Company’s liability
and now allows sales in highly regulated, high-volume markets like California. |
Certifications
in Final Stages (Expected Q1 2026 - Retail Safety & Efficiency):
| |
● | UL
2743 / UL 1741 & UL 2054 / CSA 62133-1: The gold standard for portable power packs
and lithium-ion battery safety. Achieving UL listing is a primary gatekeeper requirement
for placing products on the shelves of certain national “Big Box” retailers. |
| |
● | DOE
/ CEC & NR CAN: Confirms the COR Hub meets stringent U.S. Department of Energy, California
Energy Commission, and Natural Resources Canada efficiency mandates, a prerequisite for grid
compliance and certain government contracts. |
Strategic
Implications: Opening the Door to Major Retail
“Securing
these certifications is not merely a technical formality; it is a commercial necessity that separates enterprise-grade products from
the rest of the pack,” said Steven Rossi, CEO of Worksport. “With transport and federal approvals now in hand, our
supply chain is fully active. The imminent completion of our UL and efficiency certifications in Q1 will be the final key to targeting
certain major B2B and ‘Big Box’ retail partnerships, as these institutions require strict safety validations before placing
a single purchase order.”
The
COR + SOLIS Nano-Grid Advantage
This
announcement follows the Company’s recent 2026 Business Update, which confirmed that the COR system and the SOLIS
Solar Tonneau Cover are now shipping. When paired, these products form a unique “Nano-Grid”—allowing pickup truck
owners to generate power from the sun (SOLIS) and store it in a modular, portable battery (COR) that can be removed and used anywhere,
from jobsites to campsites.
With
compliance secured, Worksport is now aggressively moving forward with its B2B expansion strategy, including active discussions with OEM
partners, large corporate fleets, and the potential onboarding of master warehouse distributors to scale availability across the United
States.
For
all future updates, join Worksport’s Newsletter.
Contacts
Investor
Relations, Worksport Ltd. T: 1 (888) 554-8789-128
W:
investors.worksport.com W: www.worksport.com E: investors@worksport.com
Connect
with Worksport Chief Executive Officer, Steven Rossi
Steven Rossi X (Twitter)
Steven
Rossi LinkedIn
About
Worksport
Worksport
Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP), through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and owns the intellectual property on a variety of tonneau
covers, solar integrations, portable power systems, and clean heating & cooling solutions. Worksport has an active partnership
with Hyundai for the SOLIS Solar cover. Additionally, Worksport’s hard-folding cover, designed and manufactured in-house, is compatible
with all major truck models and is gaining traction with newer truck makers including the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Worksport
seeks to capitalize on the growing shift of consumer mindsets towards clean energy integrations with its proprietary solar solutions,
mobile energy storage systems (ESS), and Cold-Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) technology. Terravis Energy’s website is terravisenergy.com.
Connect
with Worksport
Please
follow the Company’s social media accounts on X (previously Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn,
YouTube, and Instagram, the links of which are links to external third-party websites, as well as sign up for the Company’s
newsletters at investors.worksport.com.
Social
Media Disclaimer
The
Company does not endorse, ensure the accuracy of, or accept any responsibility for any content on these third-party websites other than
content published by the Company. Investors and others
should note that the Company announces material financial information to our investors using our investor relations website, press releases,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC”) filings, and public conference calls and webcasts. The Company also uses social media
to announce Company news and other information. The Company encourages investors, the media, and others to review the information the
Company publishes on social media. The Company does not selectively disclose material non-public information on social media. If there
is any significant financial information, the Company will release it broadly to the public through a press release or SEC filing prior
to publishing it on social media.
Forward-Looking
Statements
The
information contained herein may contain “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements reflect the current view
about future events. When used in this press release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,”
“scheduled,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,”
“envisioned,” “should,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management,
identify forward-looking statements. These statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they
are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies,
projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the
future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which
are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial situation may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking
statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual
results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the
following: (i) supply chain delays; (ii) acceptance of our products by consumers; (iii) delays in or nonacceptance by third parties to
sell our products; and (iv) competition from other producers of similar products. More detailed information about the Company and the
risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC,
including, without limitation, our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders
are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.
As a result of these matters, changes in facts, assumptions not being realized or other circumstances, the Company’s actual results
may differ materially from the expected results discussed in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The forward-looking
statements made in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to
update them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
