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Dividend rate on Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock maintained at 11.50% per annum effective May 1, 2026 — impacts income yield for preferred holders.

Cash dividend of $0.958333333 per share declared for month ending May 31, 2026 — reflects stated annualized rate and sets near-term income expectation.

Record date is May 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET; payable date is May 31, 2026 (or next business day) — defines timing of entitlement and receipt.

Company expects dividend to be treated as non-taxable return of capital to extent of shareholder’s tax basis — introduces potential tax deferral but requires individual tax analysis.

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This filing announces the continuation of the 11.50% annual dividend rate on MicroStrategy’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, a financing instrument with perpetual and stretch features. The declared $0.958333333 per share dividend for the month ending May 31, 2026 aligns precisely with the 11.50% annualized rate applied to the $0.001 par value stock — confirming consistency in payout mechanics. While no new issuance or structural change is disclosed, the reaffirmation signals ongoing commitment to this preferred capital tranche, which carries higher priority than common equity but lacks maturity or mandatory redemption. The tax characterization as return of capital — contingent on shareholder-specific tax basis — introduces variability in after-tax yield and underscores the importance of individual tax planning. As a Tier 2 financing event under Item 2.03, it reflects capital structure management rather than operational performance or strategic shift, and no balance sheet, cash flow, or income statement metrics are provided in the filing.

STRF · MicroStrategy Incorporated

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