Tri-Continental (NYSE: TY) sets Q1 common and preferred payouts

Q: What are the first quarter 2026 dividend amounts for TY common and preferred stock?

For first quarter 2026, Tri-Continental declared $0.2848 per share of Common Stock and $0.6250 per share of Preferred Stock. These amounts are described as ordinary income distributions based on the Corporation’s current earnings and profits, not as a return of capital.

Q: When are the record date, ex-dividend date, and payment dates for TY’s Q1 2026 distributions?

The record date for both Common and Preferred Stock is March 17, 2026 , which is also the ex-dividend date. Common Stock distributions will be paid on March 25, 2026 , and Preferred Stock dividends will be paid on April 1, 2026 .

Q: What key risks does Tri-Continental highlight for investors in this disclosure?

The company notes exposure to stock market risk , potential discounts to net asset value, and risks from fixed-income and high-yield securities. It also mentions leverage risk from preferred stock and emphasizes that there is no guarantee investment objectives will be met or that distributions will continue.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Tri-Continental Corporation filed an 8-K to share a press release announcing its first quarter 2026 distributions. The company declared an ordinary income distribution of $0.2848 per share for its Common Stock and $0.6250 per share for its Preferred Stock.

Distributions on Common Stock will be paid on March 25, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 17, 2026, while Preferred Stock dividends will be paid on April 1, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 17, 2026. The ex-dividend date for both classes is March 17, 2026. The common stock distribution follows the company’s distribution policy, and the company notes it has paid dividends on its common stock for 82 consecutive years.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

03/06/2026 - 10:02 AM

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 6, 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):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 6, 2026 for Tri-Continental Corporation.

SECTION 9 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Registrant is furnishing as Exhibit 99.1 the attached Press Release dated March 6, 2026 for Tri-Continental Corporation.

Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.

99.1		Press Release

104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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 6, 2026


TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION

By:		/s/ Joseph D’Alessandro
		Joseph D’Alessandro
		Vice President and Assistant Secretary


Stockholder contact:		800-345-6611, option 3

Media contact:		Meghan Shields meghan.shields@columbiathreadneedle.com

TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION

DECLARES FIRST QUARTER DISTRIBUTION

BOSTON, MA, March 6, 2026 - Tri-Continental Corporation (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: TY) today declared a first quarter ordinary income distribution of $0.2848 per share of Common Stock and $0.6250 per share of Preferred Stock. Distributions on Common Stock will be paid on March 25, 2026 to Common Stockholders of record on March 17, 2026, and dividends on Preferred Stock will be paid on April 1, 2026 to Preferred Stockholders of record on March 17, 2026. The ex-dividend date for both the Common Stock and the Preferred Stock is March 17, 2026. The $0.2848 per share ordinary income distribution on the Common Stock is in accordance with the Corporation’s distribution policy.

The Corporation has paid dividends on its common stock for 82 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 the Corporation’s transfer agent at 800-345-6611 or visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com. 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.

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.

columbiathreadneedleus.com

Adtrax # CTNA7989543.4-

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) announce in this 8-K filing?

Tri-Continental Corporation announced its first quarter 2026 distributions. It declared an ordinary income distribution of $0.2848 per Common share and $0.6250 per Preferred share, detailing payment dates, record dates, and the ex-dividend date for both share classes.

What are the first quarter 2026 dividend amounts for TY common and preferred stock?

For first quarter 2026, Tri-Continental declared $0.2848 per share of Common Stock and $0.6250 per share of Preferred Stock. These amounts are described as ordinary income distributions based on the Corporation’s current earnings and profits, not as a return of capital.

When are the record date, ex-dividend date, and payment dates for TY’s Q1 2026 distributions?

The record date for both Common and Preferred Stock is March 17, 2026, which is also the ex-dividend date. Common Stock distributions will be paid on March 25, 2026, and Preferred Stock dividends will be paid on April 1, 2026.

Are Tri-Continental’s current distributions considered a return of capital?

No. The company states its current distributions are from the earnings and profits of the Corporation. It specifies that no portion of the current distribution consists of a return of capital, meaning it is not returning original invested principal to stockholders.

How long has Tri-Continental Corporation paid dividends on its common stock?

Tri-Continental reports that it has paid dividends on its common stock for 82 consecutive years. This highlights a long history of making distributions, although the company notes distributions on common stock will vary over time and are not guaranteed.

What key risks does Tri-Continental highlight for investors in this disclosure?

The company notes exposure to stock market risk, potential discounts to net asset value, and risks from fixed-income and high-yield securities. It also mentions leverage risk from preferred stock and emphasizes that there is no guarantee investment objectives will be met or that distributions will continue.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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