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Tri-Continental declares Q3 2026 dividends

TRI-CONTINENTAL Corp declared Q3 cash distributions on common and preferred shares, fully from earnings and profits with no stated return of capital.

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TRI-CONTINENTAL Corp (TY) announced a third quarter ordinary income distribution on its common and preferred shares. The board declared a $0.2962 per share ordinary income distribution on Common Stock and $0.6250 per share on Preferred Stock.

Common Stock distributions will be paid on September 22, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 14, 2026. Preferred Stock dividends will be paid on October 1, 2026 to holders of record on September 14, 2026, which is also the ex-dividend date for both classes. The common distribution is stated to be in accordance with the company’s distribution policy, and the company notes it has paid dividends on its common stock for 82 consecutive years.

The company states that current distributions are estimated to be from its earnings and profits, with no portion treated as a return of capital. The disclosure also reiterates typical closed-end fund risks, including market risk, net asset value discounts, fixed-income risks, and the additional risk from the use of leverage.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q3 2026 Common Stock distribution $0.2962 per share Third quarter ordinary income distribution declared on common stock
Q3 2026 Preferred Stock dividend $0.6250 per share Third quarter dividend declared on preferred stock
Common Stock payment date September 22, 2026 Payment date for the Q3 2026 common distribution
Preferred Stock payment date October 1, 2026 Payment date for the Q3 2026 preferred dividend
Record and ex-dividend date September 14, 2026 Record date and ex-dividend date for both common and preferred
Dividend history length 82 years Consecutive years of dividends on common stock
ordinary income distribution financial
"declared a third quarter ordinary income distribution of $0.2962 per share"
return of capital financial
"No amount of the Corporation’s current distribution consists of a return of capital"
Return of capital is when an investor receives money from their investment that is not considered profit or earnings but rather a portion of the original amount they invested. It’s similar to getting back part of your initial savings rather than gains from it. This matters because it can affect how much money an investor still has in the investment and may have tax implications.
net asset value financial
"The net asset value of the Corporation’s common shares may not always correspond"
Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.
closed-end funds financial
"Shares of many closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount"
A closed-end fund is an investment pool that raises a fixed amount of money by issuing a set number of shares, which then trade on an exchange like stocks. Unlike bank-style mutual funds that buy or sell shares on demand, its market price can sit above or below the fund’s per-share value of holdings (like a used-car market price versus the sticker price), so investors should watch both the traded price and the underlying asset value for potential bargains or risks.
leverage financial
"The Corporation’s use of leverage, including through its preferred stock, exposes it to greater risks"
Leverage is the use of borrowed money or other financial tools to try to amplify the returns from an investment, like using a crowbar to move a heavier rock than you could with your hands. It can boost gains when things go well but also magnifies losses and the chances of running into trouble if income or asset values fall, so investors watch leverage to judge both growth potential and financial risk.

FAQ

What dividend did TRI-CONTINENTAL Corp (TY) declare for its common stock for Q3 2026?

TRI-CONTINENTAL Corp declared a $0.2962 per share third quarter ordinary income distribution on its Common Stock, payable September 22, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 14, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of September 14, 2026.

What is the Q3 2026 preferred stock dividend for TRI-CONTINENTAL Corp (TYPR)?

The company declared a Preferred Stock dividend of $0.6250 per share, payable on October 1, 2026 to Preferred Stockholders of record on September 14, 2026. The ex-dividend date for the Preferred Stock is also September 14, 2026.

When are the record and ex-dividend dates for TRI-CONTINENTAL Corp (TY) Q3 2026 distributions?

Both the Common and Preferred Stock have a record date of September 14, 2026. The ex-dividend date for both classes is also September 14, 2026. Payments occur on September 22, 2026 for Common and October 1, 2026 for Preferred.

Are TRI-CONTINENTAL Corp (TY) Q3 2026 distributions considered return of capital?

The company states that its current distributions are estimated to be from earnings and profits. It further states that no amount of the current distribution consists of a return of capital (a return of some or all of the original investment).

How long has TRI-CONTINENTAL Corp (TY) paid dividends on its common stock?

TRI-CONTINENTAL Corp states that it has paid dividends on its common stock for 82 consecutive years, highlighting a long history of making common stock dividend payments.

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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): September 4, 2026

Tri-Continental Corporation

 

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   811-00266   13-5441850

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

290 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts   02210
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 800-345-6611

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):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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
Common Stock   TY    The New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock   TYPR    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.  


SECTION 7 — REGULATION FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Registrant is furnishing as Exhibit 99.1 the attached Press Release dated September 4, 2026 for Tri-Continental Corporation.

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 September 4, 2026 for Tri-Continental Corporation.

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.               
99.1      Press Release
104      Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date: September 4, 2026

 

TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION

By:

 

 /s/ Joseph D’Alessandro

 

 Joseph D’Alessandro

 

 Vice President and Assistant Secretary

 

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Stockholder contact:

  

800-345-6611, option 3

Media contact:   

Meghan Shields

meghan.shields@columbiathreadneedle.com

TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION

DECLARES THIRD QUARTER DISTRIBUTION

BOSTON, MA, September 4, 2026 - Tri-Continental Corporation (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: TY) today declared a third quarter ordinary income distribution of $0.2962 per share of Common Stock and $0.6250 per share of Preferred Stock. Distributions on Common Stock will be paid on September 22, 2026 to Common Stockholders of record on September 14, 2026, and dividends on Preferred Stock will be paid on October 1, 2026 to Preferred Stockholders of record on September 14, 2026. The ex-dividend date for both the Common Stock and the Preferred Stock is September 14, 2026. The $0.2962 per share ordinary income distribution on the Common Stock is in accordance with the Corporation’s distribution policy.

The Corporation has paid dividends on its common stock for 82 consecutive years. The Corporation’s investment manager is Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

The Corporation’s distributions on common stock will vary. The Corporation’s current distributions (as estimated by the Corporation based on current information) are from the earnings and profits of the Corporation. No amount of the Corporation’s current distribution consists of a return of capital (i.e., a return of some or all of your original investment in the Corporation).

The net asset value of the Corporation’s common shares may not always correspond to the market price of such shares. Shares of many closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value. An investment in the Corporation is subject to stock market risk, which is the risk that market prices for the Corporation’s common shares may decline over short or long periods, adversely affecting the value of an investment in the Corporation.

Securities selected for the Corporation using quantitative methods may perform differently from the market as a whole, and there can be no assurance that this methodology will enable it to achieve its objective. The Corporation’s portfolio investments are subject to market risk, which may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. Fixed-income investments, including convertible securities, are subject to credit risk, interest rate risk, and prepayment and extension risk. These risks may be more pronounced for longer-term securities and high-yield securities (“junk bonds”). In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. Convertible securities are subject to both the risks of their security type prior


to conversion as well as their security type after conversion. The Corporation’s use of leverage, including through its preferred stock, exposes it to greater risks due to unanticipated market movements, which may magnify losses and increase volatility of returns.

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Corporation carefully before investing. A prospectus containing information about the Corporation (including its investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information) may be obtained by contacting your financial advisor or the Corporation’s transfer agent at 800-345-6611 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 Corporation. There is no guarantee that the Corporation’s investment goals/objectives will be met or that distributions will be made, and you could lose money.

Tri-Continental Corporation is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Investment products are not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value.

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