Tri-Continental (NYSE: TY) schedules 96th annual stockholder meeting for June 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Tri-Continental Corporation is informing investors about its upcoming 96th Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The meeting will be held on June 16, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Board set April 21, 2026 as the record date to determine which stockholders are entitled to receive notice of, and vote at, the meeting. Stockholders will be asked to elect four directors—Brian J. Gallagher, Ryan C. Larrenaga, Nancy T. Lukitsh, and Catherine James Paglia—to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, and to vote on ratifying the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. Additional details, including how to access the meeting, will be provided in a notice and proxy statement that the company plans to file with the SEC.

8-K Event Classification

Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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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.

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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): March 19, 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):

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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 March 19, 2026 for Tri-Continental Corporation.

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Description
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: March 19, 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

ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING

96^th ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

Boston, MA, March 19, 2026 — The Board of Directors (the Board) of Tri-Continental Corporation (the Corporation) (NYSE: TY) today announced that the Corporation’s 96^th Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on June 16, 2026 (the Meeting) in Minneapolis, MN. The close of business on April 21, 2026 has been fixed by the Corporation’s Board as the record date for the determination of Stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof.

At the Meeting, Stockholders will be asked to elect four directors, Messrs. Brian J. Gallagher and Ryan C. Larrenaga and Mses. Nancy T. Lukitsh and Catherine James Paglia, to the Board, each to hold office until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and all until their successors are elected and qualify; to consider the ratification of the Board’s selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year; and to consider such other matters as may properly come before the Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. This and other information relating to the Meeting, including additional details of the Meeting time and how to access the Meeting, will be described in a notice of meeting and proxy statement that the Corporation intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments^® (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

The Corporation is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Investors 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 about the Corporation) may be obtained by contacting your financial advisor or visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing in the Corporation. For more information, please call 1-800-345-6611 or visit columbiathreadneedleus.com.

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.

^© 2026 Columbia Threadneedle. All rights reserved.

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FAQ

When is Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) holding its 96th Annual Meeting of Stockholders?

Tri-Continental Corporation will hold its 96th Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 16, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The meeting will cover director elections, auditor ratification, and any other matters properly brought before stockholders.

What is the record date for voting at Tri-Continental Corporation’s 2026 annual meeting?

The Board set April 21, 2026 as the record date for the 2026 annual meeting. Stockholders of record at the close of business that day will be entitled to receive notice of, and vote at, the meeting and any adjournments.

Which directors are up for election at Tri-Continental Corporation’s 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders will vote on electing four directors: Brian J. Gallagher, Ryan C. Larrenaga, Nancy T. Lukitsh, and Catherine James Paglia. Each nominee is proposed to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

What auditor will Tri-Continental Corporation stockholders be asked to ratify for 2026?

Stockholders will be asked to consider ratifying the Board’s selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Tri-Continental Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. This ratification is a standard governance item at the annual meeting.

Will Tri-Continental Corporation file additional documents about the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. The company plans to file a notice of meeting and a proxy statement with the SEC. These documents will provide more details on the meeting time, access information, proposals, and voting instructions for eligible stockholders.

How can investors get more information about Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) before investing?

Investors are encouraged to review the Corporation’s prospectus, which details objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. It can be obtained from financial advisors or at columbiathreadneedleus.com, or by calling 1-800-345-6611, and should be read carefully before investing.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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