8-KRegulation FD

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 4, 2026)

Filed February 4, 2026For Securities:HPEHPE-PC

Summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) announced on February 4, 2026, a cash dividend payment for its 7.625% Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The dividend will be $0.953125 per share, payable on March 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 15, 2026. This announcement is made in accordance with Regulation FD, ensuring all investors receive the information simultaneously. The declaration and payment of this dividend are subject to the discretion of HPE's Board of Directors and the availability of legally permissible funds. While this filing primarily concerns a routine dividend declaration for a specific class of preferred stock, it underscores the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to its shareholders, albeit for a particular security. Investors should note that this is a dividend declaration for preferred stock, not common stock, and its payment is contingent on board approval and financial capacity.

Key Highlights

  • 1HPE Board of Directors approved a cash dividend for Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.
  • 2The dividend amount is set at $0.953125 per share.
  • 3The payment date for the dividend is March 1, 2026.
  • 4Record date for dividend eligibility is February 15, 2026.
  • 5The declaration and payment are at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.
  • 6Dividend payment is contingent on legally available sources.
  • 7This filing is made under Regulation FD, ensuring broad dissemination of information.

Frequently Asked Questions

This cash dividend is specifically for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company's 7.625% Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.

Shareholders who hold the 7.625% Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock and are recorded as holders as of the close of business on February 15, 2026, are eligible to receive the dividend.

No, the declaration and payment of the dividend are at the sole discretion of HPE's Board of Directors and depend on the availability of legally permissible funds. The company is not obligated to pay the dividend.

No, this dividend is exclusively for the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock and does not apply to HPE's common stock.