Star Financial converts debt into ZenaTech (ZENA) equity stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Star Financial Corp filed an amended Schedule 13D reporting its ownership in ZenaTech, Inc. common stock. The firm now holds 5,345,000 common shares, which the filing states represent approximately 9.49% of ZenaTech’s outstanding common shares.

The position reflects both prior holdings and a recent debt conversion. On February 12, 2026, Star Financial acquired 2,000,000 common shares by converting $4,432,000 outstanding under a convertible line of credit dated October 9, 2024, at a conversion price of $2.2160 per share. Star Financial reports sole voting and dispositive power over these shares and describes the stake as being held for investment purposes, with no current plans for corporate actions such as mergers, asset sales, or control changes.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

ZenaTech, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

00098936T

(CUSIP Number)

Fay Passley
318 Half Day Rd,
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089-6547
800-803-0710

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

02/20/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 00098936T

1

Name of reporting person

Star Financial Corp

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 5,345,000.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 5,345,000.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

5,345,000.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

100 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock
(b)	Name of Issuer: ZenaTech, Inc.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 777 HORNBY STREET, SUITE 600, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA , V6Z 1S4.
Item 1 Comment: This Schedule 13D relates to the common shares of ZenaTech Inc., a British Columbia, Canada corporation (the "Issuer"). The principal executive offices of the Issuer are located at Suite 600, 777 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1S4 Canada.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	Star Financial Corp. (a) This statement on Schedule 13D is filed by Star Financial Corporation (the "Reporting Person") subsequent to the exercise of conversion rights under a convertible line of credit provided by the Reporting Person to the Issuer in October 9, 2019.
(b)	318 HALF DAY RD #225, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS 60089-6547 (b) The Reporting Person is organized under the laws of the State of Illinois and its business address is 318 Half Day RD, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-6547.
(c)	(c) The Reporting Person is in the business of finance. (d) Information with respect to the directors, officers and controlling shareholders of the Reporting Person is set forth in Schedule A hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. However, the directors and officers of the Reporting Person disclaim beneficial ownership of any shares of the Issuer owned by the Reporting Person.
(d)	(d) During the past five years, neither the Reporting Person nor any of its directors or officers has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e)	(e) During the past five years, neither the Reporting Person nor any of its directors or officers have been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction as a result of which such person was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f)	U.S.A.
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	The Reporting Person partially converted amounts outstanding under a line of credit provided by the Reporting Person to the Issuer in August 2019. See Section 5(c) below for more information.
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	The Reporting Persons acquired the Issuer's common stock for investment purposes. None of the Reporting Persons have any plans or proposals which relate to or would result in any of the matters listed in Items 4(a) to 4(j) of Schedule 13D.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	(a) The Reporting Person holds an aggregate of 5,345,000 common shares of the Issuer, representing approximately 9.49% of the Issuer's outstanding common shares, subsequent to the acquisition of the shares described in Section 5(c) below.
(b)	(b) The Reporting Person has the sole power to vote or to direct the vote and the sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of the shares.
(c)	(c) On February 12, 2026, the Reporting Person acquired 2,000,000 common shares of the Issuer upon the conversion of $4,432,000 outstanding under a convertible line of credit provided by the Reporting Person to the Issuer on October 9, 2024 at a price of $2.2160 per share.
(d)	N/A
(e)	N/A
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	N/A
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	A. Information About Directors, Officers and Control Persons of the Reporting Person

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Star Financial Corp

Signature:	Fay Passley
Name/Title:	President
Date:	02/20/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake in ZenaTech (ZENA) does Star Financial report?

Star Financial reports holding 5,345,000 ZenaTech common shares, representing approximately 9.49% of the company’s outstanding common shares. This stake gives Star Financial sole voting and dispositive power over these shares, according to the beneficial ownership disclosure.

How did Star Financial acquire its latest ZenaTech (ZENA) shares?

Star Financial acquired 2,000,000 ZenaTech common shares through a debt conversion. On February 12, 2026, it converted $4,432,000 outstanding under an October 9, 2024 convertible line of credit at a price of $2.2160 per share.

What is the conversion price for Star Financial’s ZenaTech (ZENA) debt?

The filing states that Star Financial converted outstanding amounts under a ZenaTech convertible line of credit at $2.2160 per share. This conversion on February 12, 2026, resulted in the issuance of 2,000,000 ZenaTech common shares to Star Financial.

Does Star Financial have control-related plans for ZenaTech (ZENA)?

Star Financial indicates it acquired ZenaTech common stock for investment purposes only. The filing states it has no current plans or proposals relating to the corporate actions listed in Items 4(a) to 4(j), such as mergers, asset sales, or control changes.

What type of filing did Star Financial submit regarding ZenaTech (ZENA)?

Star Financial submitted an Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13D, updating its beneficial ownership in ZenaTech common stock. The amendment reflects additional shares received through conversion of a convertible line of credit and the resulting ownership percentage.

What powers over ZenaTech (ZENA) shares does Star Financial report?

Star Financial reports sole voting and sole dispositive power over 5,345,000 ZenaTech common shares. It lists no shared voting or dispositive power, indicating exclusive authority to vote and dispose of the reported shares under the disclosure.