Strategy Inc Seeks Shareholder Ratification for Preferred Stock Terms Amidst Lawsuit and Proposes Semi-Monthly Dividends

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Strategy Inc is holding its annual meeting to vote on ratifying preferred stock terms challenged by a lawsuit, changing preferred stock dividend frequency, electing directors, and approving executive compensation.

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• STRK Preferred Stock Amendment Ratification

  Shareholders will vote on ratifying a July 2025 amendment to the 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (STRK) Certificate of Designations. This is in response to a class action lawsuit alleging the amendment, which changed the liquidation preference to float with market price, required common stockholder approval. Non-ratification could lead to nullification and 'fast-pay stock' tax risks.

• STRC Preferred Stock Dividend Frequency Change

  A proposal to amend the Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) Certificate of Designations to provide for two scheduled dividend payment dates per month instead of one. This change aims to enhance liquidity, trading efficiency, and price stability for STRC holders.

• Director Elections

  Eight directors are nominated for re-election to the Board, with Peter L. Briger, Jr.'s term concluding after the meeting.

• Auditor Ratification

  Shareholders will vote to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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Strategy Inc is seeking shareholder approval for several key proposals at its upcoming annual meeting. The most significant is the ratification of an amendment to the 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (STRK) Certificate of Designations, which was originally filed in July 2025. This ratification is necessary due to a class action lawsuit alleging that common stockholders were entitled to vote on the amendment, which changed the preferred stock's liquidation preference to float with market price (with a $100 floor). Failure to ratify could lead to the nullification of the amendment and potential 'fast-pay stock' tax implications, which would limit the company's ability to offer STRK stock in the future and impact its 'Digital Credit' strategy for funding Bitcoin acquisitions. Additionally, the company proposes to amend the Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) Certificate of Designations to allow for semi-monthly dividend payments instead of monthly, aiming to enhance liquidity and trading efficiency for preferred stockholders. These proposals are critical for solidifying the company's capital structure and mitigating legal and financial risks associated with its aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy.