Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements and has determined that there are no subsequent events outside the ordinary scope of business that require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the consolidated financial statements other than those disclosed below.

On August 20, 2026, we announced the declaration of monthly dividends for our for 7.50% Preferred Stock holders of record on the following dates based on an annual dividend rate equal to 7.50% of the stated value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), as follows:


Monthly Cash 7.50% Preferred Shareholder Distribution	Record Date	Payment Date	Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods
September 2026	9/21/2026	10/1/2026	$0.156250
October 2026	10/21/2026	11/2/2026	$0.156250
November 2026	11/18/2026	12/1/2026	$0.156250

On August 20, 2026, we announced the declaration of monthly dividends for our Floating Rate Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annualized dividend rate equal to 6.50% of the stated value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), authorized on August 19, 2026, as follows:


Monthly Cash Floating Rate Preferred Shareholder Distribution	Record Date	Payment Date	Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods
September 2026	9/21/2026	10/1/2026	$0.135417
October 2026	10/21/2026	11/2/2026	$0.135417
November 2026	11/18/2026	12/1/2026	$0.135417

On August 20, 2026, we announced the declaration of monthly dividends for our 5.50% Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annual dividend rate equal to 5.50% of the stated value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), as follows:


Monthly Cash 5.50% Preferred Shareholder Distribution	Record Date	Payment Date	Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods
September 2026	9/21/2026	10/1/2026	$0.114583
October 2026	10/21/2026	11/2/2026	$0.114583
November 2026	11/18/2026	12/1/2026	$0.114583

On August 20, 2026, we announced the declaration of monthly dividends for our 6.50% Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annual dividend rate equal to 6.50% of the stated value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), as follows:


Monthly Cash 6.50% Preferred Shareholder Distribution	Record Date	Payment Date	Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods
September 2026	9/21/2026	10/1/2026	$0.135417
October 2026	10/21/2026	11/2/2026	$0.135417
November 2026	11/18/2026	12/1/2026	$0.135417

On August 20, 2026, we announced the declaration of quarterly dividends for our 5.35% Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annual dividend rate equal to 5.35% of the stated value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the 5.35% Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), as follows:


Quarterly Cash 5.35% Preferred Shareholder Distribution	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount ($ per share)
August 2026 - October 2026	10/21/2026	11/2/2026	$0.334375


Monthly Cash Common Stockholder Distribution	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount ($ per share)
September 2026	9/28/2026	10/21/2026	$0.0350
October 2026	10/28/2026	11/18/2026	$0.0350

On July 1, 2026, we sold our 94.99% equity interests in Valley Electric for total consideration of $280,779, including fees and escrowed amounts. The consideration includes repayment in full of the $10,452 First Lien Term Loan, $34,777 First Lien Term B, and $38,630 First Lien Term Loan receivable to us, together with $35 of accrued interest and a $2,516 prepayment premium for early repayment, as well as a $9,840 advisory fee for the transaction. We received $143,874 of cash at closing and recorded a realized gain of $131,821 on the sale of our equity position in Valley Electric. In addition, there is $40,655 being held in escrow and additional future earn-out potential that will be recognized as additional realized gain if and when it is received.

On August 19, 2026, the Company filed an amendment to its charter (the “Articles of Amendment”) with the SDAT to increase the Company’s authorized shares of stock from 2,000,000,000 shares of stock to 4,000,000,000 shares of stock. The foregoing description of the Articles of Amendment is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Articles of Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.21 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On August 19, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company amended and restated the bylaws of the Company (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”) to change the voting standard for uncontested director elections from absolute majority to majority of the votes cast. The foregoing description of the Amended and Restated Bylaws is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.