Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers. Departure of Chairman of the Board of Directors On February 17, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “ Board”) of Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. (the “ Company”), accepted the resignation of Mr. Yubao Li as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately. The Board has elected Gerald D. Roberts Jr. as interim Chairman. Mr. Roberts has agreed to serve until a permanent Chairman is selected. SIGNATURE 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. Dated: YUNHONG February 18, 2026 GREEN CTI LTD. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── By: /s/ Name: Jana Title: Chief