01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 1, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On March 31, 2026, Strategy Inc announced that it will maintain the regular dividend rate on its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) at 11.50%a per annum for monthly periods commencing on or after April 1, 2026.
The rate was announced via the company's website, www.strategy.com/strc. The board of directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.958333333b per share on STRC for the month ending April 30, 2026, which reflects the 11.50% per annum rate. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2026 (or the next business day if that is not a business day) to holders of record as of 5:00 p.m.
New York City time on April 15, 2026. The company expects the April 30, 2026 dividend to be characterized as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of a shareholder's tax basis in the STRC shares for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as of April 1, 2026. The filing notes that special tax considerations may apply and that shareholders should consult their own tax advisors.
Under Item 7.01, the company also points investors to its website dashboard (www.strategy.com) as a Regulation FD disclosure channel for market prices, bitcoin purchases and holdings, KPI metrics and other supplemental information. The Item 7.01 information is furnished rather than filed.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- STRC regular dividend rate maintained at 11.50% per annum for monthly periods commencing on or after April 1, 2026.
- Board declared a cash dividend of $0.958333333 per share on STRC for the month ending April 30, 2026, equal to an 11.50% per annum rate.
- Dividend payable April 30, 2026 (or next business day) to holders of record at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on April 15, 2026.
- Company expects the April 30, 2026 dividend to be a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of a shareholder's tax basis, as of April 1, 2026.
- Rate announcement and dividend details were disclosed via the company's website, www.strategy.com/strc.
- Company designates www.strategy.com as a Regulation FD disclosure channel, including bitcoin purchases and holdings, market prices of its securities, and KPI metrics.
- Information under Item 7.01 is furnished and not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What dividend rate applies to the STRC preferred stock for periods starting April 1, 2026?
The company will maintain the regular dividend rate on the Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock at 11.50% per annum for monthly periods commencing on or after April 1, 2026.
How much is the STRC cash dividend declared for April 2026, and when is it paid?
The board declared a cash dividend of $0.958333333 per share for the month ending April 30, 2026. It is payable on April 30, 2026, or the next business day if April 30 is not a business day, to stockholders of record as of 5:00 p.m. New York City time on April 15, 2026.
How is the April 2026 STRC dividend expected to be taxed?
As of April 1, 2026, the company expects the dividend payable April 30, 2026 to be characterized as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of a shareholder's tax basis in the STRC shares for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The filing states that special tax considerations may apply and that shareholders should consult their own tax advisors.
Where can investors find additional company information beyond SEC filings?
The company maintains a dashboard on its website at www.strategy.com, which it uses as a Regulation FD disclosure channel. It includes information on market prices of its outstanding securities, bitcoin purchases and holdings, certain KPI metrics and other supplemental information. Investors are encouraged to review it regularly.
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