Jan. 15 STRATS Trust payout disclosed by Synthetic Fixed-Income (NYSE: GJO)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc., as depositor for the STRATS Trust for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Securities, Series 2005-4, reports that a distribution was made to holders of the STRATS certificates on January 15, 2026.

The specific breakdown of this scheduled distribution is provided in the Trustee’s Distribution Statement, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1. The filing also notes that there were no other reportable transactions or matters during the reporting period and reminds investors that information about the underlying issuer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is available through its Exchange Act reports filed on the SEC’s EDGAR system.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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): January 15, 2026

SYNTHETIC FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES, INC. ON BEHALF OF:

STRATS TRUST FOR WAL-MART STORES, INC. SECURITIES, SERIES 2005-4

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		333-111858-16 001-32648		52-2316339
(State or Other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc.
301 South College
Charlotte, North Carolina		28288
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 214-6289

No Change

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
STRATS Certificates, Series 2005-4		GJO		New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)

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).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

The STRATS TRUST FOR WAL-MART STORES, INC. SECURITIES, SERIES 2005-4, which we refer to herein as the “Trust,” was formed pursuant to the Base Trust Agreement, dated as of September 26, 2003, between Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc., as depositor, and U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as trustee and securities intermediary, as supplemented by the STRATS Certificates Series Supplement 2005-4 in respect of the Trust dated as of October 17, 2005.

SECTION 8 – OTHER EVENTS

Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS

On January 15, 2026 distribution was made to the holders of the certificates issued by the Trust. Specific information with respect to the distribution is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

No other reportable transactions or matters have occurred during the current reporting period.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the issuer of the underlying securities, is subject to the information reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). For information on Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. please see its periodic and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) under its Exchange Act file number, 001-06991. The Commission maintains a site on the World Wide Web at “http://www.sec.gov” at which users can view and download copies of reports, proxy and information statements and other information filed electronically through the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system, or “EDGAR.” Periodic and current reports and other information required to be filed pursuant to the Exchange Act by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. may be accessed on this site. Neither Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc. nor the Trustee has participated in the preparation of such reporting documents, or made any due diligence investigation with respect to the information provided therein. Neither Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc. nor the Trustee has verified the accuracy or completeness of such documents or reports. There can be no assurance that events affecting the issuer of the underlying securities or the underlying securities themselves have not occurred or have not yet been publicly disclosed which would affect the accuracy or completeness of the publicly available documents described above.

SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)		The following exhibit is filed as part of this report:
99.1		Trustee’s Distribution Statement to the STRATS Certificates, Series 2005-4 for January 15, 2026 Scheduled Distribution Date.

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.

	Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc.
	By:	/s/ Barbara Garafalo
	Name:	Barbara Garafalo
	Title:	President
Date: January 15, 2026

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Trustee’s Distribution Statement to the STRATS Certificates, Series 2005-4 for January 15, 2026 Scheduled Distribution Date.

FAQ

What event does Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc. (GJO) report in this 8-K?

The company reports that a distribution was made on January 15, 2026 to holders of the STRATS Trust for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Securities, Series 2005-4 certificates.

When was the STRATS Trust GJO distribution made?

The distribution to holders of the STRATS Certificates, Series 2005-4 was made on January 15, 2026.

Where can investors find details of the January 15, 2026 STRATS Trust distribution for GJO?

Detailed information is provided in Exhibit 99.1, the Trustee’s Distribution Statement to the STRATS Certificates, Series 2005-4 for the January 15, 2026 scheduled distribution date.

Were there any other reportable transactions for STRATS Trust GJO in this period?

The filing states that no other reportable transactions or matters occurred during the reporting period.

How can investors access information on Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the underlying issuer for GJO?

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. files periodic reports, proxy and information statements, and other documents under Exchange Act file number 001-06991, all of which can be accessed on the SEC’s EDGAR website at http://www.sec.gov.

Did Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc. or the trustee verify Wal-Mart’s filings for the GJO STRATS Trust?

The filing states that neither Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc. nor the trustee participated in preparing Wal-Mart’s reports, conducted due diligence on them, or verified their accuracy or completeness.