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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001663577-25-000121"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IQST"
cik: "0001527702"
company_name: "iQSTEL Inc"
filed_at: "2025-05-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-22T22:41:24.001306+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# IQSTEL executes 80:1 reverse stock split, plans Nasdaq uplist

## Summary
- IQSTEL executed an 80:1 reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq minimum share price requirement.
- Company plans direct listing on Nasdaq Capital Market without raising capital, avoiding dilution.
- 2024 revenue of $283M (96% YoY growth); market cap is about 10% of revenue per company.
- Investor instruments extended to Q1 2026, providing stability.
- Company cites enhanced credibility, institutional access, and M&A acceleration as expected benefits.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001663577-25-000121
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IQST
- cik: 0001527702
- company_name: iQSTEL Inc
- filed_at: 2025-05-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1527702/000166357725000121/0001663577-25-000121-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1527702/000166357725000121/iqst8k050225.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001663577-25-000121.txt

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