Tri-Continental Corporation Declares Fourth Quarter Distribution

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Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) Declares Fourth Quarter Distributions: Ordinary Income and Long-Term Capital Gain. The Corporation's investment manager is Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. The Corporation's distributions on common stock will vary, and its current distributions are from the earnings and profits of the Corporation.

Positive

• The Corporation has paid dividends on its common stock for 79 consecutive years, showcasing a history of stable returns for investors.
• The Corporation's investment manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, is a reputable subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., instilling confidence in the Corporation's management and investment decisions.
• The Corporation's current distributions are from the earnings and profits of the Corporation, highlighting its ability to generate income for shareholders.

Negative

• Shares of many closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value, which may pose challenges for investors looking to achieve optimal returns.
• 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.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tri-Continental Corporation (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: TY) today declared a fourth quarter ordinary income distribution of $0.2765 per share of Common Stock and $0.6250 per share of Preferred Stock. In addition, the Corporation declared a total long-term capital gain distribution of $0.1010 per share of Common Stock. Distributions on Common Stock will be paid on December 19, 2023 to Common Stockholders of record on December 11, 2023 and dividends on Preferred Stock will be paid on January 2, 2024 to Preferred Stockholders of record on December 11, 2023. The ex-dividend date for both the Common Stock and the Preferred Stock is December 8, 2023. The $0.2765 per share ordinary income distribution and the $0.1010 per share capital gain distribution on the Common Stock is in accordance with the Corporation’s distribution policy. The capital gain distribution, being a special distribution, will be paid in stock except that any stockholder of record as of December 11, 2023 may elect to receive such distribution as follows: 75% in shares and 25% in cash; 50% in shares and 50% in cash; or 100% in cash.

The Corporation has paid dividends on its common stock for 79 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 Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. at 800-345-6611. 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.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The Corporation is not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, is not a deposit or obligation of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involves investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value.

© 2023 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Stockholder contact:

800-345-6611, option 3

Media contact:

Lisa Feuerbach

617-897-9344

lisa.feuerbach@columbiathreadneedle.com

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FAQ

What is the dividend distribution declared by Tri-Continental Corporation?

Tri-Continental Corporation declared a fourth quarter ordinary income distribution of $0.2765 per share of Common Stock and $0.6250 per share of Preferred Stock, along with a total long-term capital gain distribution of $0.1010 per share of Common Stock.

When will the distributions be paid?

Distributions on Common Stock will be paid on December 19, 2023 to Common Stockholders of record on December 11, 2023, and dividends on Preferred Stock will be paid on January 2, 2024 to Preferred Stockholders of record on December 11, 2023.

What percentage of the capital gain distribution can stockholders elect to receive in cash?

Stockholders of record as of December 11, 2023 may elect to receive the capital gain distribution as follows: 75% in shares and 25% in cash; 50% in shares and 50% in cash; or 100% in cash.

What are the risks associated with investing in Tri-Continental Corporation?

Investing in Tri-Continental Corporation is subject to stock market risk, market price fluctuations, and risks related to the Corporation's use of leverage, fixed-income investments, and portfolio investments.