Owners and investors

Based on the contract terms of each series and application of the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act, the dividend rates were fixed on Jan. 2, 2024, as shown below, and will remain at the below rates until they are redeemed:

The five series of CHS preferred stock become redeemable, at the option of CHS, on various dates between July 18, 2023, and January 21, 2025. The specific date that each series becomes redeemable is as follows:

No. The preferred stock is not redeemable by CHS prior to the applicable date shown in the previous answer. Nevertheless, CHS may at any time, and from time to time, in compliance with applicable law, purchase shares of preferred stock on the open market, pursuant to a tender offer or otherwise, at whatever price or prices and other terms it determines. However, CHS is not permitted to make any purchases of preferred stock at a time when there are accumulated but unpaid dividends for one or more past dividend periods.

If any series of preferred stock, or a portion of a series, is called for redemption by CHS, the shareholder is obligated to participate in the redemption and cannot choose to retain the preferred stock.

No. If CHS chooses to redeem a particular series of its preferred stock, or a portion of a series, it is not required to redeem any of its other series of preferred stock.

No. CHS may choose to redeem all or only a portion of the outstanding shares of a particular series of preferred stock. However, CHS may not redeem less than all of the outstanding shares of a particular series unless all dividends accumulated and unpaid upon all then outstanding shares of that series have been paid for all past dividend periods.

If less than all shares of a particular series of preferred stock are to be redeemed, CHS will designate by lot, or in such other manner as the CHS Board of Directors may determine, the particular shares to be redeemed, or CHS will affect such redemption pro rata from the holders of record of such series.

If CHS chooses to redeem a holder’s preferred stock, a written notice of redemption will be given to the holders of record of the shares to be redeemed not less than 30 days and, in the case of the four series of CHS Class B preferred stock, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the redemption date. In addition to any other information required by law, the notice will state:

1. The redemption date;
2. The redemption price;
3. The number of shares to be redeemed;
4. The time, place and manner in which the holder must surrender the applicable shares to CHS, including the steps the holder should take with respect to any certificates representing shares that have been lost, stolen or destroyed or for any uncertificated shares; and
5. That dividends on the shares to be redeemed will cease to accumulate on the redemption date, assuming payment of the redemption price is made on such date.

If fewer than all shares of the applicable series held by the holder are to be redeemed, the notice will also specify the number of shares of that series to be redeemed from the holder.

If a series of preferred stock, or a portion of a series, is redeemed by CHS, the shareholder will receive a cash payment equal to the per share liquidation preference of $25.00, plus all dividends accumulated and unpaid on that share up to and including the date of redemption.

To sell or transfer the shares of preferred stock, the individual would need authorization from the organization or cooperative to do so. Please contact EQ Shareowner Services at 1-800-468-9716 to obtain additional guidance on this process.

Please contact EQ Shareowner Services at 1-800-468-9716 or 651-450-4064.