Strive Boosts Preferred Dividend to 12.75%, Invests $50M in STRC, and Enhances SATA Stock Guidance

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Strive, Inc. announced a dividend rate increase for its SATA preferred stock to 12.75%, a $50 million investment in STRC preferred stock, and strengthened guidance for its SATA stock, including a narrowed target price range and a commitment not to issue below $100.

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• Preferred Dividend Increase

  Strive increased the annual dividend rate on its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA) from 12.50% to 12.75%, effective March 16, 2026, with a cash dividend of $1.0625 per share declared.

• Strategic Investment in STRC

  The company purchased $50 million of Strategy Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: STRC), diversifying its treasury assets.

• Enhanced SATA Stock Guidance

  Strive narrowed its target long-term trading price range for SATA Stock to $99-$101 and committed not to issue SATA via ATM or follow-on offerings below $100 per share.

• Increased Dividend Reserve

  The SATA Stock dividend reserve was expanded to cover over 18 months of payments, consisting of cash and STRC holdings, up from a previous 12-month cash reserve.

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This 8-K details several strategic financial updates that reinforce Strive's commitment to its preferred shareholders and its capital allocation strategy. The increase in the SATA preferred stock dividend rate to 12.75% and the expansion of the dividend reserve to 18 months provide enhanced security and yield for preferred investors. The $50 million investment in STRC preferred stock represents a significant allocation of capital, diversifying the company's treasury assets and signaling confidence in high-quality credit instruments. Furthermore, the narrowed target price range for SATA stock and the pledge not to issue below $100 aim to stabilize its market value and manage potential dilution for common shareholders, reflecting a disciplined approach to capital management.