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# STRE: Strategy's Euro-Denominated Preferred Stock

> **TL;DR.** STRE profile and analysis — Strategy's euro-denominated 10.00% preferred stock. Luxembourg listing, EUR cash flows, subordination, risks, and current data.
> — True North Research, True North (https://tnorth.com/digital-credit/markets/stre/)

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## Instrument Overview

STRE is Strategy's (Nasdaq: MSTR) euro-denominated perpetual preferred stock.

It is the only instrument in the Digital Credit category issued in euros and the only one listed outside of Nasdaq, trading on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange's Euro MTF market.

Strategy priced the 7.75-million-share offering on November 6, 2025 at €80 per share, with a €100 stated value, raising approximately €620 million in gross proceeds. The instrument carries a 10.00% fixed cumulative quarterly dividend paid in euros.

Notional outstanding is €775 million (~$890M USD at the pricing-day reference rate). At a last observed LuxSE end-of-day quote of €81.75 (February 23, 2026), STRE traded at an approximate 18% discount to par, corresponding to an effective yield of approximately 12.23% based on available data.

In simple terms, STRE provides exposure to Strategy's preferred capital structure with euro-denominated cash flows, reducing the need for separate currency conversion for euro-based investors.

(Sources: Strategy 424B5 prospectus supplement; Strategy.com STRE page; LuxSE data.)

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## Key Terms

| Term | Detail |
|------|--------|
| **Stated Value** | €100 per share |
| **Dividend Rate** | 10.00% fixed |
| **Rate Type** | Fixed — no reset mechanism |
| **Payment Frequency** | Quarterly, in euros |
| **Cumulative** | Yes — with compounding step-up penalties on non-payment (10% + 100bps, escalating to 18% cap) |
| **Convertible** | No |
| **Exchange** | Luxembourg Stock Exchange — Euro MTF |
| **Settlement** | Euroclear / Clearstream |
| **IPO Date** | November 6, 2025 |
| **IPO Price** | €80 per share |
| **Capital Structure Position** | Below STRF and STRC; above STRK, STRD, and common |

(Sources: Strategy 424B5; Strategy pricing release.)

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## Rate History

STRE has carried a fixed 10.00% stated rate on a €100 stated value since issuance, with no resets or variable-rate features.

Dividends are denominated in euros and do not automatically adjust based on EUR/USD exchange rate movements.

The prospectus includes a contingency provision under which payments may be made in U.S. dollars if euros are unavailable to the issuer. This is an operational fallback rather than part of the intended base structure.

The initial pricing at €80 relative to €100 stated value resulted in a higher effective yield at issuance, illustrating how market pricing can influence realized yield independently of the stated rate.

(Sources: Strategy 424B5 prospectus.)

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## How It Works in Practice

STRE functions as a euro-denominated preferred instrument within Strategy's capital structure.

**Currency structure.** Dividends and principal references are denominated in euros. This allows euro-based investors to receive income without requiring separate currency conversion.

**Dividend mechanics.** The annual dividend is €10.00 per share (10.00% of stated value), paid quarterly when declared by Strategy's board. The instrument is cumulative, meaning unpaid dividends accrue and compound over time.

If dividends are not paid, the accrual rate may increase above the stated rate, subject to a capped maximum. This structure increases the economic cost of non-payment for the issuer but does not eliminate risk.

**Tax treatment.** Strategy reported that 100% of 2025 distributions qualified as nontaxable return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Non-U.S. investors should evaluate local tax treatment and withholding considerations. Tax characterization is determined annually and may differ from expectations.

**Market access.** STRE trades on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and settles through Euroclear and Clearstream. Access may require international custody or institutional brokerage arrangements, and may differ from standard U.S. brokerage workflows.

(Sources: Strategy filings; Strategy STRE prospectus.)

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## Capital Structure Position

Strategy's capital structure ranks:

**Debt → [STRF](/digital-credit/markets/strf/) → [STRC](/digital-credit/markets/strc/) → STRE → [STRK](/digital-credit/markets/strk/) → [STRD](/digital-credit/markets/strd/) → Common (MSTR)**

STRE sits in the middle of the preferred hierarchy.

It is senior to STRK, STRD, and common equity, but junior to STRF, STRC, and all debt. Certain prospectus provisions indicate that dividends on junior securities may not be paid unless STRE dividends are current, while STRE itself remains subordinate to senior preferred series.

Preferred securities represent claims on residual assets and are not secured by specific Bitcoin holdings. STRE's position is therefore relative within the capital structure rather than asset-backed in a legal sense.

(Sources: Strategy STRE prospectus; Strategy filings.)

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## Who This Instrument May Suit

STRE has characteristics that may be relevant to investors who:

- Prefer euro-denominated income streams
- Seek exposure to Strategy's preferred capital structure without USD cash flows
- Are comfortable with cross-border settlement and custody arrangements
- Are evaluating income and risk across multiple currencies

STRE may be less aligned with the objectives of investors who:

- Require high-liquidity, continuously traded instruments
- Prefer U.S.-listed securities with standard brokerage access
- Seek the highest level of seniority within the preferred stack
- Are not comfortable with currency-related considerations

These observations are general and do not constitute a recommendation. Each investor must determine suitability based on their own circumstances.

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## Key Risks Specific to STRE

**Liquidity considerations.** STRE trades on the Euro MTF, which may have lower liquidity and wider bid-ask spreads than major U.S. exchanges. Execution size and timing may affect realized prices, particularly in stressed market conditions.

**Currency exposure.** While payments are denominated in euros, Strategy's underlying cash flows are primarily U.S. dollar-based. Changes in EUR/USD exchange rates may affect the issuer's effective cost of servicing the instrument. For non-euro investors, currency fluctuations may affect realized returns.

**Mid-stack subordination.** STRE is junior to STRF and STRC. In stress scenarios, dividend payments on senior instruments may take priority.

**Market data visibility.** Public pricing data for STRE may be less accessible or less frequent than for U.S.-listed instruments. Investors may rely on institutional data sources or custodians for more detailed pricing information.

**Relative valuation.** Differences in yield relative to other preferred instruments may reflect a combination of structural position, liquidity, and currency considerations rather than direct equivalence.

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## Current Data Snapshot

*(Refresh on publication day)*

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Market Price | ~€81.75 (last quoted, LuxSE) |
| Effective Yield | ~12.23% |
| Shares Outstanding | 7.75M |
| Notional Outstanding | €775M (~$890M USD) |
| Discount to Par | ~18% |
| 2025 Tax Treatment | 100% return of capital (U.S.) |
| STRF Effective Yield (same stated rate) | 9.97% (senior, Nasdaq) |
| Effective Yield Spread vs. STRF | ~226 bps |

Pricing and yield levels reflect market conditions at the time of observation and may change over time. Differences relative to other instruments may incorporate structural, liquidity, and currency factors.

→ [Full instrument comparison: Markets & Instruments](/digital-credit/markets/)
→ Scenario analysis and stress testing: Risk Analysis
→ [How we analyze: Methodology](/digital-credit/methodology/)

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