Star Equity Holdings, Inc. Declares Cash Dividends Totaling $1.806 Per Share of 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock

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Star Equity Holdings (Nasdaq: STRR; STRRP) has declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share for its 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, with a record date of December 1, 2021, and a payment date set for December 10, 2021. Additionally, the Board has announced a dividend of $1.556 per share, covering all accumulated and unpaid dividends, also payable on December 10, 2021. The Company operates in three divisions: Healthcare, Construction, and Investments.

Positive

• Declaring a dividend of $0.25 per share for preferred stockholders.
• Announcing an additional dividend of $1.556 per share for accumulated unpaid dividends.

Negative

• The Company manages substantial debt, raising concerns about its ability to service and repay it.
• Cash flow needs for debt servicing and preferred dividends may limit operational flexibility.

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR; STRRP) (“Star Equity” or the “Company”), a diversified industry holding company, announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a cash dividend to holders of the Company’s 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of $0.25 per share. The record date for this dividend is December 1, 2021, and the payment date is December 10, 2021.

The Board has also declared a cash dividend to holders of the Company’s 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of $1.556 per share, which represents all accumulated and unpaid dividends on the Company’s preferred shares. The record date for this dividend is December 1, 2021, and the payment date is December 10, 2021.

About Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company with three divisions: Healthcare, Construction, and Investments.

Healthcare

Our Healthcare division designs, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic medical imaging products and provides mobile imaging services. Our Healthcare division operates in two businesses: (i) diagnostic services and (ii) diagnostic imaging. The diagnostic services business offers imaging services to healthcare providers as an outsourced alternative to purchasing and operating their own equipment. The diagnostic imaging business develops, sells, and maintains solid-state gamma cameras.

Construction

Our Construction division manufactures modular housing units for commercial and residential real estate projects and operates in two businesses: (i) modular building manufacturing and (ii) structural wall panel and wood foundation manufacturing, including building supply distribution operations for professional builders.

Investments

Our Investments division manages and finances the Company and affiliate’s real estate assets and investments.

Forward-Looking Statements

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this release that are not statements of historical fact are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking Statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations. Moreover, forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions on the Company’s part. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “plan”, “should”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “will be”, “will continue” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are not meant to predict or guarantee actual results, performance, events or circumstances and may not be realized because they are based upon the Company's current projections, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which the Company has no control over. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described above as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the inaccuracy of forward-looking statements or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, the substantial amount of debt of the Company and the Company’s ability to repay or refinance it or incur additional debt in the future; the Company’s need for a significant amount of cash to service and repay the debt and to pay dividends on the Company’s preferred stock; the restrictions contained in the debt agreements that limit the discretion of management in operating the business; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks in markets and public health crises that reduce economic activity and cause restrictions on operations (including the recent coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak); insufficient cash flows and resulting lack of liquidity; risks to preferred stockholders of not receiving dividends and risks to the Company’s ability to pursue growth opportunities if the Company continues to pay dividends according to the terms of the Company’s preferred stock; the Company’s ability to execute on its business strategy (including any cost reduction plans). For a detailed discussion of cautionary statements and risks that may affect the Company’s future results of operations and financial results, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. This release reflects management’s views as of the date presented.

All forward-looking statements are necessarily only estimates of future results, and there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations, and, therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For more information contact:
Star Equity Holdings, Inc.	The Equity Group
Jeffrey E. Eberwein	Lena Cati
Executive Chairman	Vice President
203-489-9501	212-836-9611
admin@starequity.com	lcati@equityny.com

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for STRR and STRRP?

Star Equity Holdings declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share and an additional $1.556 per share for accumulated unpaid dividends.

When is the dividend payment date for Star Equity Holdings?

The payment date for the dividends is December 10, 2021.

What are the record dates for the declared dividends of STRR and STRRP?

The record date for both declared dividends is December 1, 2021.

How frequently does Star Equity Holdings pay dividends on STRR and STRRP?

Dividends on the 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock are declared as needed, subject to the Company's financial situation.

Are there risks associated with the dividends declared by Star Equity Holdings?

Yes, there are risks related to the Company's significant debt and cash flow needs that may affect its ability to consistently pay dividends.