Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) announces $1.00 per share special dividend

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Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share on both its Class A non-voting and Class B voting common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on January 9, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on December 26, 2025. This one-time dividend provides an additional cash return to current shareholders beyond any regular dividend policy.

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Equity income and capital returns analyst

Oppenheimer adds a one-time $1.00 per share special cash dividend.

Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is returning capital to shareholders through a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share on both its Class A non-voting and Class B voting common stock. Special dividends are typically funded from excess capital or strong recent earnings, and represent an additional payout on top of any regular dividend stream, though this filing does not detail the underlying drivers.

The dividend will be paid on January 9, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 26, 2025, so ownership on the record date determines who receives the payment. The filing does not address ongoing dividend policy, so this event should be viewed as a discrete capital return rather than a guaranteed change in future payouts.

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2025

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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): December 11, 2025

OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number 1-12043

Delaware						98-0080034
(State or other jurisdiction of						(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)						Identification No.)

85 Broad Street

New York, New York 10004

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(212) 668-8000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(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.):

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

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A non-voting common Stock			OPY			The New York Stock Exchange

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. ☐

ITEM 8.01. Other Events.

On December 11, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend on the Company’s Class A non-voting and Class B voting common stock of $1.00 per share, payable January 9, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 26, 2025.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits:

Exhibit Number			Exhibit
99.1			Press release dated December 12, 2025

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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.

Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.

Date: December 12, 2025

By: /s/ Brad M. Watkins
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Name: Brad M. Watkins
Title: Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number			Description
99.1			Press release dated December 12, 2025

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FAQ

What did Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY) announce in this 8-K?

Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share on its Class A non-voting and Class B voting common stock.

How much is Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY)'s special cash dividend?

The special cash dividend declared by Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is $1.00 per share for both Class A non-voting and Class B voting common stock.

When will Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY) pay the special dividend?

The special cash dividend will be payable on January 9, 2026 to eligible shareholders.

What is the record date for Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY)'s special dividend?

Shareholders must be on record at the close of business on December 26, 2025 to receive the special $1.00 per share dividend.

Which Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY) share classes receive the special dividend?

Both Class A non-voting common stock and Class B voting common stock are entitled to the $1.00 per share special cash dividend.

Does this filing mention any other major corporate actions for Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY)?

Beyond the special cash dividend declaration, the filing mainly references an accompanying press release listed as Exhibit 99.1, without detailing additional major corporate actions in the excerpt.