8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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

INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
British Columbia, Canada	333-286616	Not applicable
(State or other jurisdiction<br><br>of incorporation)	(Commission<br><br>File Number)	(IRS Employer<br><br>Identification No.)
12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100<br>Houston, Texas 77046<br><br>(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (832) 683-8839
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, no par value	IBAT	TSX Venture Exchange

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).

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

International Battery Metals LTD (TSXV: IBAT) & (OTCQB:IBATF) announced today that it will host a conference call discussing financial and operational results for its third quarter of fiscal 2026, ended December 31, 2025, on Thursday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Registration FD Disclosure.

The Company will host a conference call:

Date:	Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time:	11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Toll-free Dial-in Number:	+1 (800) 715-9871
International Dial-in Number:	+1 (646) 307-1963
Conference ID:	8716727
Webacast Link:	https://app.webinar.net/P7qXNw8E52b

EasyConnect 'Dial-Me In': Participants visit the address https://registrations.events/easyconnect/8716727/recAHzvY1JZfBaJq0/ and enter their details. The system will dial out to them and connect them into the conference.They do not need to pre-register for this service.

To help ensure investor questions are addressed, shareholders are encouraged to email questions to IBAT@haydenir.com by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, Febrauary 23, 2026.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated February 19, 2026
104	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.

International Battery Metals LTD.
/s/ Michael Rutledge	February 19, 2026
Michael Rutledge	Date
Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

International Battery Metals Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026

Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

Vancouver, British Columbia & Houston, Texas -- February 19, 2026 -- International Battery Metals Ltd. (“IBAT” or the “Company”) (TSXV: IBAT) & (OTCQB: IBATF), an advanced technology provider of modular direct lithium extraction (DLE) systems, today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operational results for the third quarter fiscal year 2026, ended December 31, 2025.

IBAT intends to issue a press release outlining its financial results for its third quarter fiscal year 2026 after the close of trading on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Company's results will also be available on IBAT's website www.ibatterymetals.com/investors.

Dial-in and Webcast Information

Date/Time: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Toll-Free (North America): +1 (800) 715-9871

Toll/International: +1 (646) 307-1963

Conference Call ID: 8716727

Webcast Link: https://app.webinar.net/P7qXNw8E52b

EasyConnect 'Dial-Me In':

Participants, visit the address https://registrations.events/easyconnect/8716727/recAHzvY1JZfBaJq0/ and enter your details. The system will dial out to you and connect you into the conference. You do not need to pre-register for this service.

Replay Information

Toll-Free (North America) +1 (800) 770-2030

Toll/International: +1(609) 800-9909

Conference Call ID: 8716727

Expiration: Replay will expire on Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:59 PM CST

Management will conduct a live Q&A after its prepared remarks, but to help ensure investor questions are addressed, shareholders are encouraged to email questions to IBAT@haydenir.com by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 23, 2026.

About International Battery Metals Ltd.

International Battery Metals Ltd. is a direct lithium extraction technology company focused on advancing the development of lithium from brine resources. The Company delivers a proprietary DLE process through a modular plant design and architecture built around its media and column systems. Depending on customer requirements, IBAT integrates its DLE process into existing customer flowsheets or specifications or delivers a full flowsheet solution using its proprietary DLE design in conjunction with strategic partnerships. With operational field deployment experience, International Battery Metals is positioned to support the next phase of lithium project development as global battery demand continues to expand. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, click here

Investor Relations Contact:

Brian Siegel, IRC, MBA

Senior Managing Director

Hayden IR

(346) 396-8696

brian@haydenir.com