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): October 9, 2026
Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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811-22328 |
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20-0994125 |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 290 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts |
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02210 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800)-937-5449
NOT APPLICABLE
(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:
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Name of each exchange on which registered |
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STK |
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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).
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| Emerging growth company |
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| 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. |
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SECTION 7 — REGULATION FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
Registrant is furnishing as Exhibit 99.1 the attached Press Release dated October 9, 2026 for Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc.
SECTION 9 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Registrant is furnishing as Exhibit 99.1 the attached Press Release dated October 9, 2026 for Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc.
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salesinquiries@columbiathreadneedle.com |
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Media contact:
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Meghan Shields
meghan.shields@columbiathreadneedle.com |
Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund
Announces a Fourth Quarter Distribution:
9.25% Annual Rate for IPO Investors
Boston, MA –
October 9, 2026 – Today, Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: STK) (the Fund) declared a fourth-quarter distribution, pursuant to its managed distribution policy, in the amount of $0.4625 per share, which is equal
to a quarterly rate of 2.3125% (9.25% annualized) of the $20.00 offering price in the Fund’s initial public offering in November 2009. The fourth-quarter distribution of $0.4625 per share is equal to a quarterly rate of 0.8601% (3.44%
annualized) of the Fund’s market price of $53.77 per share as of September 30, 2026.
The distribution will be paid on October 27, 2026 (the Payment
Date) to Stockholders of record on October 19, 2026. The ex-dividend date is October 19, 2026. It is anticipated that the Fund will make a subsequent distribution under its managed distribution
policy in the month of February. Additionally, it is currently anticipated that the Fund will make a subsequent distribution prior to this year’s end so that the Fund will not incur the federal excise tax applicable to funds that do not
distribute all of their annual income (including net gains) before the end of their fiscal year.
Prior to the managed distribution policy, the Fund paid
distributions pursuant to a level rate distribution policy. Under its former distribution policy and consistent with the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Fund could not distribute long-term capital gains more often than once in any
one taxable year.
In October 2010, the Fund received exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits the Fund to make periodic
distributions of long-term capital gains more often than once in any one taxable year. After consideration by the Fund’s Board, the Fund adopted the current managed distribution policy which allows the Fund to make distributions of long-term
capital gains more than once in any taxable year.
The following table sets forth the estimated breakdown of the distribution noted above, on a per share basis,
from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short-term capital gains; net realized long-term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source.
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Breakdown of Distribution |
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0.0000 |
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0.00 |
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0.0000 |
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| Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains |
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100.00 |
% |
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0.4625 |
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| Return of Capital or other Capital Source |
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0.00 |
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0.0000 |
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100.00 |
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0.4625 |
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The following table sets forth the estimated breakdown, on a per share basis, of all distributions made by the Fund during the year-to-date period ended on the Payment Date of the above distributions (includes
the distribution payment noted in the table above) from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short-term capital gains; net realized long-term capital gains; and return of
capital or other capital source.
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Breakdown of All Distributions Paid Through
Year-To-Date
Period Ended on the Payment Date of
the Current Distribution |
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$0.0000 |
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$0.0000 |
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$1.8500 |
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$1.8500 |
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In certain years since the Fund’s inception, the Fund has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, which
has resulted in Fund distributions substantially consisting of return of capital or other capital source. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return
of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.” As of the payment date of the current distribution, all Fund distributions paid
in 2026 (as estimated by the Fund based on current information) are from the earnings and profits of the Fund and not a return of capital. This could change during the remainder of the year, as further described below.
The amounts, sources and percentage breakdown of the distributions reported above are only estimates and are not being provided for, and should not be used for, tax
reporting purposes. The actual amounts, sources and percentage breakdown of the distribution for tax reporting purposes, which may include return of capital, will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal
year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.
The following table sets forth (i) the average annual total return of a share of the
Fund’s common stock at net asset value (NAV) for the 5-year period ended September 30, 2026 and (ii) the Fund’s annualized distribution rate for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2026, expressed as a percentage of the NAV price of a share of the Fund’s common stock at September 30, 2026.
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| Average Annual Total NAV Return for the 5-year Period Ended September 30, 2026 |
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23.82% |
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Annualized Distribution Rate as a Percentage of September 30, 2026 NAV Price
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Year-to-Date Period ended September 30, 2026) |
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3.23% |
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The following table sets forth (i) the cumulative total return (at NAV) of a share of the Fund’s common stock for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2026, and (ii) the Fund’s distribution rate, for the same period, expressed as a percentage of the NAV price of a share
of the Fund’s common stock at September 30, 2026
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| Cumulative Total NAV Return for the Year-to-Date Period Ended
September 30, 2026 |
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55.36% |
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Distribution Rate as a Percentage of September 30 2026, NAV Price
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Year-to-Date Period Ended September 30, 2026) |
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2.42% |
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You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the distributions noted in the
tables above or from the terms of the Fund’s distribution policy.
The Fund or your financial professional will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the
calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions on your US federal income tax return. For tax purposes, the Fund is required to report unrealized gains or losses on certain non-US
investments as ordinary income or loss, respectively. Accordingly, the amount of the Fund’s total distributions that will be taxable as ordinary income may be different than the amount of the distributions from net investment income reported
above.
The Board may change the Fund’s distribution policy and the amount or timing of the distributions, based on a number of factors, including, but not
limited to, the amount of the Fund’s undistributed net investment income and net short- and long-term capital gains and historical and projected net investment income and net short- and long-term capital gains.
The Fund is a closed-end investment company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Important
Disclosures:
You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. A prospectus
containing information about the Fund (including its investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information) may be obtained by contacting your financial advisor or the Fund’s transfer agent at 866-666-1532 or visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus can also be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR database. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing
in the Fund. There is no guarantee that the Fund’s investment goals/objectives will be met or that distributions will be made, and you could lose money.
The Fund expects to receive all or some of its current income and gains from the following sources: (i) dividends received by the Fund that are paid on the equity
and equity-related securities in its portfolio; and (ii) capital gains (short-term and long-term) from option premiums and the sale of portfolio securities. It is possible that the Fund’s distributions will at times exceed the earnings
and profits of the Fund and therefore all or a portion of such distributions may constitute a return of capital as described below. A return of capital is a return of your original investment. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily
reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.” You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or
from the Fund’s distribution policy.
Distributions that qualify as a return of capital are a return of some or all of your original investment in the Fund. A
return of capital reduces a stockholder’s tax basis in his or her shares. Once the tax basis in your shares has been reduced to zero, any further return of capital may be taxable as capital gain. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor
or tax attorney for proper treatment.
Distributions may be variable, and the Fund’s distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the net
earnings on the Fund’s portfolio investments and the rate at which such net earnings change as a result of changes in the timing of, and rates at which, the Fund receives income from the sources noted above. As portfolio and market conditions
change, the rate of distributions on the shares and the Fund’s distribution policy could change.
Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the
economy, industry or the market as a whole. The products of technology companies may be subject to severe competition and rapid obsolescence, and their stocks may be subject to greater price fluctuations. Investments in small- and mid-cap companies involve risks and volatility greater than investments in larger, more established companies. Foreign investments subject the fund to risks, including political, economic, market, social
and others within a particular country, as well as to currency instabilities and less stringent financial and accounting standards generally applicable to U.S. issuers. As a non-diversified fund, fewer
investments could have a greater effect on performance. The Fund’s derivatives strategies may not be successful and could result in significant Fund losses.
The Fund should only be considered as one element of a complete investment program. An investment in the Fund should
be considered speculative. The Fund’s investment policy of investing in technology and technology-related companies and writing call options involves a high degree of risk.
There is no assurance that the Fund will meet its investment objectives or that distributions will be made. You could lose some or all of your investment. In addition, closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to their net asset values, which may increase your risk of loss.
The Fund is not
insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, is not a deposit or obligation of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involves investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.
Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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