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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Strategy Inc
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001050446
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** FINANCE SERVICES [6199]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 09 Crypto Assets
- **EIN:** 510323571
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-Q
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42509
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251444222

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1850 TOWERS CRESCENT PLAZA
- **CITY:** TYSONS CORNER
- **STATE:** VA
- **ZIP:** 22182
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 703-848-8600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1850 TOWERS CRESCENT PLAZA
- **CITY:** TYSONS CORNER
- **STATE:** VA
- **ZIP:** 22182

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MICROSTRATEGY Inc
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20180821

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MICROSTRATEGY INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19971126

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM** 10-Q

**(Mark One)**

☒ **QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** 

**For the Quarterly Period Ended** **September 30,** 2025

**OR**

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the transition period from to** 

**Commission File Number** 001-42509

![img7187376_0.jpg](img7187376_0.jpg)

STRATEGY INC

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

Delaware

**(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)**

51-0323571

**(I.R.S. Employer**

**Identification Number)**

1850 Towers Crescent Plaza**,** Tysons Corner**,** VA

**(Address of Principal Executive Offices)**

22182

**(Zip Code)**

**(**703**)** 848-8600

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

**MicroStrategy Incorporated**

**(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)**

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Title of Each Class** | **Trading Symbol** | **Name of Each Exchange on which Registered** |
| 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share | STRF | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share  | STRC | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share | STRK | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share | STRD | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share | STRD | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share<br>| MSTR | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
|  |  | Emerging growth company | ☐ |

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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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of October 30, 2025, the registrant had 267,713,485 and 19,640,250 shares of class A common stock and class B common stock outstanding, respectively.

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**STRATEGY INC**

**FORM 10-Q**

**TABLE OF CONTENTS** 

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | Page |
| PART I. | [<u>FINANCIAL INFORMATION</u>](#part_i_financial_information) | 1 |
| Item 1. | [<u>Financial Statements (unaudited)</u>](#item_1_financial_statements) | 1 |
|  | [<u>Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024</u>](#consolidated_balance_sheets) | 1 |
|  | [<u>Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024</u>](#consolidated_statements_operations) | 2 |
|  | [<u>Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024</u>](#consolidated_statements_comprehensive_in) | 3 |
|  | [<u>Consolidated Statements of Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders' Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025</u>](#consolidated_statements_stockholders_equ) | 4 |
|  | [<u>Consolidated Statements of Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders' Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024</u>](#equity_and_stockholders_equity_2024) | 6 |
|  | [<u>Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024</u>](#consolidated_statements_cash_flows) | 7 |
|  | [<u>Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements</u>](#notes_to_financial_statements) | 8 |
| Item 2. | [<u>Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations</u>](#mda) | 36 |
| Item 3. | [<u>Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk</u>](#item_3__quantitative_qualitative_disclos) | 58 |
| Item 4. | [<u>Controls and Procedures</u>](#item_4_controls_procedures) | 59 |
| PART II. | [<u>OTHER INFORMATION</u>](#part_ii_or_information) | 60 |
| Item 1. | [<u>Legal Proceedings</u>](#item_1_legal_proceedings) | 60 |
| Item 1A. | [<u>Risk Factors</u>](#item_1a_risk_factors) | 60 |
| Item 2. | [<u>Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities</u>](#item_2_unregistered_sales_equity_securit) | 60 |
| Item 5. | [<u>Other Information</u>](#item_5_or_information) | 61 |
| Item 6. | [<u>Exhibits</u>](#item_6_exhibits) | 62 |

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**PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION**

**Item 1. Financial Statements**

**STRATEGY INC**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

**(in thousands, except per share data)** 

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **September 30,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  | (unaudited) |  |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $54285 | $38117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted cash | 1915 | 1780 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | 113406 | 181203 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 44345 | 31224 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 213951 | 252324 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital assets | 73205725 | 23909373 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property and equipment, net | 29949 | 26327 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right-of-use assets | 49236 | 54560 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits and other assets | 114342 | 75794 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred tax assets, net | 5835 | 1525307 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** | $73619038 | $25843685 |
| **Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders' Equity** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and operating lease liabilities | $48723 | $52982 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued compensation and employee benefits | 44514 | 58362 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued interest | 29896 | 5549 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt, net | 316 | 517 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue and advance payments | 200641 | 237974 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 324090 | 355384 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt, net | 8173587 | 7191158 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue and advance payments | 3450 | 4970 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liabilities | 48162 | 56403 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other long-term liabilities | 4790 | 5379 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred tax liabilities | 6947911 | 407 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities** | 15501990 | 7613701 |
| Commitments and Contingencies |  |  |
| **Mezzanine Equity** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 33,200 shares authorized, 11,948 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025; redemption value and liquidation preference of $1,332,115 at September 30, 2025 | 1091342 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 70,435 shares authorized, 28,011 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025; redemption value and liquidation preference of $2,801,111 at September 30, 2025 | 2473800 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 269,800 shares authorized, 13,606 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025; redemption value and liquidation preference of $1,360,587 at September 30, 2025 | 1193240 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 61,176 shares authorized, 12,322 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025; redemption value and liquidation preference of $1,232,214 at September 30, 2025 | 1027948 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total mezzanine equity** | 5786330 | 0 |
| **Stockholders' Equity** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock undesignated, $0.001 par value; 570,389 and 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class A common stock, $0.001 par value; 10,330,000 and 330,000 shares authorized, 267,468 and 226,138 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 267 | 226 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class B common stock, $0.001 par value; 165,000 shares authorized, 19,640 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 20 | 20 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 33390487 | 20411998 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5113) | (15384) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | 18945057 | (2166876) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total stockholders' equity** | 52330718 | 18229984 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' equity** | $73619038 | $25843685 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**STRATEGY INC**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS**

**(in thousands, except per share data)** 

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
|  | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |
| **Revenues:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product licenses | $17373 | $11087 | $31820 | $33311 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subscription services | 45972 | 27800 | 123899 | 74846 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total product licenses and subscription services | 63345 | 38887 | 155719 | 108157 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product support | 51118 | 61015 | 155728 | 185440 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other services | 14228 | 16169 | 42798 | 49162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total revenues** | 128691 | 116071 | 354245 | 342759 |
| **Cost of revenues:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product licenses | 632 | 769 | 2765 | 2130 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subscription services | 19594 | 11454 | 49929 | 29618 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total product licenses and subscription services | 20226 | 12223 | 52694 | 31748 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product support | 7157 | 8572 | 21802 | 25312 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other services | 10630 | 13554 | 33238 | 38239 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total cost of revenues** | 38013 | 34349 | 107734 | 95299 |
| **Gross profit** | 90678 | 81722 | 246511 | 247460 |
| **Operating expenses:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales and marketing | 29908 | 35414 | 91131 | 103116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development | 22602 | 33301 | 71096 | 92795 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 38173 | 33505 | 115220 | 104300 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized gain on digital assets | (3890847) | 0 | (12032356) | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital asset impairment losses | 0 | 412084 | 0 | 783807 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total operating expenses** | (3800164) | 514304 | (11754909) | 1084018 |
| **Income (loss) from operations** | 3890842 | (432582) | 12001420 | (836558) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | (18890) | (18129) | (53893) | (45476) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | (22933) | 0 | (22933) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other (expense) income, net | (716) | (5034) | (12923) | (2644) |
| **Income (loss) before income taxes** | 3871236 | (478678) | 11934604 | (907611) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 1086212 | (138504) | 3346104 | (411760) |
| **Net income (loss)** | 2785024 | (340174) | $8588500 | $(495851) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends on preferred stock | (139898) | 0 | (198040) | 0 |
| **Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Strategy** | $2645126 | $(340174) | $8390460 | $(495851) |
| **Basic earnings (loss) per common share (1)** | $9.30 | $(1.72) | $30.83 | $(2.71) |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic | 284376 | 197273 | 272143 | 182695 |
| **Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (1)** | $8.42 | $(1.72) | $27.71 | $(2.71) |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted | 315393 | 197273 | 303986 | 182695 |

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(1) Basic and fully diluted earnings per common share for class A and class B common stock are the same.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**STRATEGY INC**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)**

**(in thousands)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
|  | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |
| **Net income (loss)** | $2785024 | $(340174) | $8588500 | $(495851) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable taxes: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustment | (93) | 3970 | 10271 | 1864 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other comprehensive income (loss) | (93) | 3970 | 10271 | 1864 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Comprehensive income (loss)** | $2784931 | $(336204) | $8598771 | $(493987) |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**STRATEGY INC**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** 

**FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025**

**(in thousands, unaudited)** 

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| | | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Mezzanine Equity** | **Mezzanine Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** |
|  | **Perpetual** | **Perpetual** | **Total** | **Class A** | **Class A** | **Class B Convertible** | **Class B Convertible** | **Additional** | **Accumulated Other** | **Retained Earnings** |
|  | **Preferred Stock** | **Preferred Stock** | **Stockholders'** | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Paid-in** | **Comprehensive** | **(Accumulated** |
|  | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Equity** | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Capital** | **Loss** | **Deficit)** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2025** | 0 | $0 | $18229984 | 226138 | $226 | 19640 | $20 | $20411998 | $(15384) | $(2166876) |
| Opening balance adjustment due to the adoption of ASU 2023-08, net of tax | 0 | 0 | 12746378 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12746378 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | (1097) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1097) |
| Net loss | 0 | 0 | (4217370) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (4217370) |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 3417 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3417 | 0 |
| Preferred stock cash dividends declared | 0 | 0 | (9188) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (9188) |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon exercise of stock options | 0 | 0 | 9418 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9418 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan | 0 | 0 | 2703 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2703 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock under public offerings, net of issuance costs | 0 | 0 | 4399205 | 12625 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4399192 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon conversions of convertible senior notes | 0 | 0 | 1045132 | 7373 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1045124 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 12654 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12654 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock | 7650 | 593624 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock | 8500 | 710873 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **Balance at March 31, 2025** | 16150 | $1304497 | $32221236 | 246537 | $247 | 19640 | $20 | $25881089 | $(11967) | $6351847 |
| Net income | 0 | 0 | 10020846 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10020846 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 6947 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6947 | 0 |
| Preferred stock cash dividends declared | 0 | 0 | (48954) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (48954) |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon exercise of stock options | 0 | 0 | 12451 | 325 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12451 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock under public offerings, net of issuance costs | 0 | 0 | 5248692 | 14225 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 5248678 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon conversions of convertible senior notes | 0 | 0 | 84 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 15742 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15742 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock | 4551 | 446770 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock | 1567 | 163168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock | 11765 | 979486 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **Balance at June 30, 2025** | 34033 | $2893921 | $47477044 | 261318 | $261 | 19640 | $20 | $31158044 | $(5020) | $16323739 |
| Net income | 0 | 0 | 2785024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2785024 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | (93) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (93) | 0 |
| Preferred stock cash dividends declared | 0 | 0 | (163706) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (163706) |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon exercise of stock options | 0 | 0 | 14870 | 389 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14870 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan | 0 | 0 | 2732 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2732 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock under public offerings, net of issuance costs | 0 | 0 | 2199360 | 5712 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2199354 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon conversions of convertible senior notes | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 15483 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15483 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock | 1404 | 152846 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock | 1882 | 217301 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock | 557 | 48462 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock | 28011 | 2473800 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **Balance at September 30, 2025** | 65887 | $5786330 | $52330718 | 267468 | $267 | 19640 | $20 | $33390487 | $(5113) | $18945057 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**STRATEGY INC**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY**

**FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024**

**(in thousands, unaudited)**

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| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Mezzanine Equity** | **Mezzanine Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** | **Stockholders' Equity** |
|  | **Perpetual** | **Perpetual** | **Total** | **Class A** | **Class A** | **Class B Convertible** | **Class B Convertible** | **Additional** |  |  | **Accumulated Other** | **Retained Earnings** |
|  | **Preferred Stock** | **Preferred Stock** | **Stockholders'** | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Paid-in** | **Treasury Stock** | **Treasury Stock** | **Comprehensive** | **(Accumulated** |
|  | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Equity** | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Capital** | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Loss** | **Deficit)** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2024** | 0 | $0 | $2164972 | 157725 | $24 | 19640 | $2 | $3957728 | (8684) | $(782104) | $(11444) | $(999234) |
| Net loss | 0 | 0 | (53118) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (53118) |
| Other comprehensive loss | 0 | 0 | (1725) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1725) | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon exercise of stock options | 0 | 0 | 136088 | 5731 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136088 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan | 0 | 0 | 2071 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2071 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes | 0 | 0 | (1273) | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1273) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock under public offerings, net of issuance costs | 0 | 0 | 137152 | 1952 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 15938 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15938 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **Balance at March 31, 2024** | 0 | $0 | $2400105 | 165516 | $24 | 19640 | $2 | $4247704 | (8684) | $(782104) | $(13169) | $(1052352) |
| Net loss | 0 | 0 | (102559) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (102559) |
| Other comprehensive loss | 0 | 0 | (381) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (381) | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon exercise of stock options | 0 | 0 | 17261 | 1215 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17261 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes | 0 | 0 | (932) | 311 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (932) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon conversions of convertible senior notes | 0 | 0 | 500815 | 12672 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 500813 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 20490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **Balance at June 30, 2024** | 0 | $0 | $2834799 | 179714 | $26 | 19640 | $2 | $4785336 | (8684) | $(782104.0) | $(13550) | $(1154911) |
| Net loss | 0 | 0 | (340174) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (340174) |
| Other comprehensive loss | 0 | 0 | 3970 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3970 | 0 |
| Par value adjustment for class A and B common stock issued upon stock split | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 18 | (175) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon exercise of stock options | 0 | 0 | 4192 | 193 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan | 0 | 0 | 2233 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2233 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes | 0 | 0 | (1) | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock under public offerings, net of issuance costs | 0 | 0 | 1105141 | 8048 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1105133 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issuance of class A common stock upon conversions of convertible senior notes | 0 | 0 | 144349 | 3651 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144349 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 19140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **Balance at September 30, 2024** | 0 | $0 | $3773649 | 191684 | $192 | 19640 | $20 | $6060206 | (8684) | $(782104.0) | $(9580) | $(1495085) |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**STRATEGY INC**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

**(in thousands)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |
| **Operating activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income (loss) | $8588500 | $(495851) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 19888 | 12679 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets | 6796 | 6228 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred taxes | 3336445 | (420038) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation expense | 43044 | 57789 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized gain on digital assets | (12032356) | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital asset impairment losses | 0 | 783807 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of issuance costs on long-term debt | 18911 | 10231 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | 22933 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable | 24324 | 27636 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (19129) | 4868 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits and other assets | 1720 | (6748) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 6709 | (8318) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued compensation and employee benefits | (40399) | (26383) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued interest | 421 | 4444 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue and advance payments | 7027 | 3484 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liabilities | (8001) | (7832) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other long-term liabilities | 488 | (4637) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in operating activities | (45612) | (35708) |
| **Investing activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of digital assets | (19382948) | (4008210) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advance deposits on purchases of property and equipment | (27000) | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of property and equipment | (7628) | (2694) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in investing activities | (19417576) | (4010904) |
| **Financing activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from convertible senior notes | 2000000 | 3213750 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issuance costs paid for convertible senior notes | (15057) | (53524) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments to settle conversions and redemption of convertible senior notes | (143) | (398) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of secured debt and third-party extinguishment costs | 0 | (515325) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from other long-term secured debt, net of lender fees | 21000 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal payments of other long-term secured debt | (423) | (401) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of preferred stock under public offerings | 5888450 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issuance costs paid related to sale of preferred stock under public offerings | (106859) | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid on preferred stock | (197922) | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of common stock under public offerings | 11865945 | 1246478 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issuance costs paid related to sale of common stock under public offerings | (20323) | (4185) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 36739 | 157541 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales under employee stock purchase plan | 5435 | 4304 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of withholding tax on vesting of restricted stock units | 0 | (2173) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by financing activities | 19476842 | 4046067 |
| **Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash** | 2649 | 77 |
| **Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash** | 16303 | (468) |
| **Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period** | 39897 | 48673 |
| **Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period** | $56200 | $48205 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**STRATEGY INC**

**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**(unaudited)**

**(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies** 

***(a) Basis of Presentation*** 

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Strategy Inc ("Strategy," or the "Company") are unaudited. On August 11, 2025, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an amendment to its Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation (as amended and supplemented to date, its "Certificate of Incorporation"), to effect a change of its name from "MicroStrategy Incorporated" to "Strategy Inc". In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of financial position and results of operations have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

On July 11, 2024, the Company announced a 10-for-1 stock split of the Company's class A common stock and class B common stock. The stock split was effected by means of a stock dividend to the holders of record of the Company's class A common stock and class B common stock as of the close of business on August 1, 2024, the record date for the dividend. Shares held in treasury by the Company were not impacted by the stock split. The dividend was distributed after the close of trading on August 7, 2024 and trading commenced on a split-adjusted basis at market open on August 8, 2024. As a result of the stock split, all applicable share, per share, and equity award information has been retroactively adjusted in the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements to reflect the stock split for all periods presented.

The Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are presented as required by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and do not contain certain information included in the Company's annual financial statements and notes. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements and the notes thereto filed with the SEC in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. There have been no significant changes in the Company's accounting policies since December 31, 2024, except as discussed below in (b) Digital Assets related to ASU 2023-08.

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

***(b) Digital Assets*** 

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-08, *Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets* ("ASU 2023-08"). ASU 2023-08 requires in-scope crypto assets (including the Company's bitcoin holdings) to be measured at fair value in the statement of financial position, with gains and losses from changes in the fair value of such crypto assets recognized in net income each reporting period. ASU 2023-08 also requires certain interim and annual disclosures for crypto assets within the scope of the standard. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2025 on a prospective basis, with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. Prior periods were not restated. As a result, the Company's financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 are not directly comparable to the financial results for earlier periods. See Note 3, Digital Assets, to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for further information.

The adoption of ASU 2023-08 resulted in the following impacts as of January 1, 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2024** | **Effect of the Adoption** | **January 1, 2025** |
| **Consolidated Balance Sheet** | **As Reported** | **of ASU 2023-08** | **As Adjusted** |
| Digital assets | $23909373 | $17881048 | $41790421 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1525307 | (1165605) | 359702 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 407 | 3969065 | 3969472 |
| (Accumulated deficit) retained earnings | (2166876) | 12746378 | 10579502 |

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Although the Company continues to initially record its bitcoin purchases at cost, subsequent to the Company's adoption of ASU 2023-08 on January 1, 2025, any increases or decreases in fair value are recognized as incurred in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the fair value of the Company's bitcoin is reflected within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets each reporting period-end. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2023-08, the Company no longer accounts for its bitcoin under a cost-less-impairment accounting model and no longer establishes a deferred tax asset related to bitcoin impairment losses. Instead, the Company establishes a deferred tax liability if the market value of bitcoin at the reporting date is greater than the average cost basis of the Company's bitcoin holdings at such reporting date, and any subsequent increases or decreases in the market value of bitcoin increases or decreases the deferred

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tax liability. In determining the gain (loss) to be recognized upon sale, the Company calculates the difference between the sales price and carrying value of the specific bitcoin sold immediately prior to sale.

The U.S. enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ("IRA") in August 2022. Among other things, unless an exemption by statute or regulation applies, a provision of the IRA would impose a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax ("CAMT") on a corporation with respect to an initial tax year and subsequent tax years, if the average annual adjusted financial statement income ("AFSI") for any consecutive three-tax-year period preceding the initial tax year exceeds $1 billion. On September 12, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") and the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") issued proposed regulations with respect to the application of the CAMT. Following the Company's adoption of ASU 2023-08, the Company previously disclosed that, given the magnitude of the unrealized gain on its digital assets as of June 30, 2025, the Company expected that it would become subject to CAMT in the tax years beginning in 2026 and beyond. On September 30, 2025, the Treasury and the IRS issued interim guidance (the "Interim Guidance") which, in relevant part, clarifies that a corporation may disregard unrealized gains and losses on its digital asset holdings when computing AFSI for purposes of determining whether it is subject to the 15% CAMT under the IRA. The Treasury and IRS intend to issue revised proposed regulations similar to this Interim Guidance. Pursuant to the Interim Guidance, the Company plans to exclude its unrealized gains and losses on its bitcoin holdings from the calculation of its AFSI for purposes of determining whether it is subject to CAMT. As a result, the Company no longer expects to become subject to CAMT due to unrealized gains on its bitcoin holdings.

***(c) Redeemable Preferred Stock***

As of September 30, 2025, the following series of preferred stock of the Company were outstanding: (i) 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock ("STRF Stock"), (ii) Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock ("STRC Stock"), (iii) 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock ("STRK Stock"), and (iv) 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock ("STRD Stock"). In these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, STRF Stock, STRC Stock, STRK Stock and STRD Stock are collectively referred to as "Preferred Stock." In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 480, *Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity*, each series of Preferred Stock outstanding as of September 30, 2025 is classified within mezzanine equity, as certain events that could cause shares of each such series of Preferred Stock to become redeemable are not solely within the control of the Company. In each case, the shares are initially recognized based on proceeds received, net of issuance costs, and are not accreted to their redemption value unless it becomes probable that the shares will become redeemable. Refer to Note 9, Redeemable Preferred Stock and Note 14, Subsequent Events for further discussion.

***(d) Segment Reporting*** 

The Company has adopted ASU 2023-07 *Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures* ("ASU 2023-07") for the year ended December 31, 2024, and for interim periods beginning January 1, 2025 as reflected in Note 12, Segment Information, to the Consolidated Financial Statements, including retroactive application to all prior periods presented. Refer to Note 3, Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the Company's financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 for further discussion.

**(2) Recent Accounting Standards** 

***Income Taxes***

In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09, *Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures* ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU 2023-09 requires enhanced disclosures surrounding income taxes, particularly related to rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. In particular, on an annual basis, companies will be required to disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. Companies will also be required to disclose, on an annual basis, the amount of income taxes paid, disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes, and also disaggregated by individual jurisdictions above a quantitative threshold. The standard is effective for the Company for annual periods beginning January 1, 2025 on a prospective basis, with retrospective application permitted for all prior periods presented. The Company will adopt ASU 2023-09 for the annual period ending December 31, 2025 and is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its disclosures.

**(3) Digital Assets**

The Company accounts for its digital assets, which are comprised solely of bitcoin, as indefinite-lived intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, *Intangibles—Goodwill and Other* and ASU 2023-08. The Company's digital assets are initially recorded at cost. Subsequent to the Company's adoption of ASU 2023-08 on January 1, 2025, bitcoin assets are measured at fair value as of each reporting period. The Company determines the fair value of its bitcoin in accordance with ASC 820, *Fair Value Measurement,* based on quoted (unadjusted) prices on the Coinbase exchange, the active exchange that the Company has determined is its principal market for bitcoin (Level 1 inputs). Changes in fair value are recognized as incurred in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations, within "Unrealized gain on digital assets", within operating expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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Prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-08, the Company's digital assets were initially recorded at cost, and subsequently measured at cost, net of any impairment losses incurred since acquisition. Impairment losses were recognized as "Digital asset impairment losses" in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations in the period in which the impairment occurred. Gains (if any) were not recorded until realized upon sale, at which point they were presented net of any impairment losses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table summarizes the Company's digital asset holdings (in thousands, except number of bitcoins), as of:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **September 30,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Approximate number of bitcoins held | 640031 | 447470 |
| Digital asset carrying value | $73205725 | $23909373 |
| Cumulative digital asset impairment losses | n/a | $4058875 |

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The carrying value on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet at each period-end prior to the adoption of ASC 2023-08 represented the lowest fair value (based on Level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy) of the bitcoin at any time since their acquisition. Therefore, these fair value measurements were made during the period from their acquisition through December 31, 2024.

The following table summarizes the Company's digital asset purchases, unrealized losses (gains) on digital assets as calculated after the adoption of ASU 2023-08 on January 1, 2025, and digital asset impairment losses as calculated prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-08 (in thousands, except number of bitcoins) for the periods indicated. The Company did not sell any of its bitcoins during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2025 or 2024, respectively.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Approximate number of bitcoins purchased | 42706 | 25889 | 192561 | 63070 |
| Digital asset purchases | $4952080 | $1575073 | $19382948 | $4008210 |
| Unrealized gain on digital assets | $(3890847) | n/a | $(12032356) | n/a |
| Digital asset impairment losses | n/a | $412084 | n/a | $783807 |

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From time to time, the Company's execution partners may extend short-term credits to the Company to purchase bitcoin in advance of using cash funds in the Company's trading account. Trade credits are due and payable after the bitcoin purchases are completed. In 2025, certain bitcoin of the Company and MacroStrategy LLC ("MacroStrategy"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and in 2024, certain bitcoin of MacroStrategy, were subject to a first priority security interest and lien in order to secure payments owed by the Company with respect to these arrangements. While trade credits are outstanding, the Company may incur interest fees and be required to maintain minimum balances in its trading and custody accounts with such execution partners. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had no outstanding trade credits payable.

The vast majority of the Company's assets are concentrated in its bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin is a digital asset, which is a novel asset class that is subject to significant legal, commercial, regulatory and technical uncertainty. Holding bitcoin does not generate any cash flows and involves custodial fees and other costs. Additionally, the price of bitcoin has historically experienced significant price volatility, and a significant decrease in the price of bitcoin would adversely affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations. The Company's strategy of acquiring and holding bitcoin also exposes it to counterparty risks with respect to the custody of its bitcoin, cybersecurity risks, and other risks inherent to holding a digital asset. In particular, the Company is subject to the risk that, if its private keys with respect to its digital assets are lost or destroyed or other similar circumstances or events occur, the Company may lose some or all of its digital assets, which could materially adversely affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

**(4) Contract Balances** 

The Company invoices its customers in accordance with billing schedules established in each contract. The Company's rights to consideration from customers are presented separately in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets depending on whether those rights are conditional or unconditional.

The Company presents unconditional rights to consideration from customers within "Accounts receivable, net" in its Consolidated Balance Sheets. All of the Company's contracts are generally non-cancellable and/or non-refundable, and therefore an unconditional right generally exists when the customer is billed or amounts are billable per the contract.

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Accounts receivable (in thousands) consisted of the following, as of:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **September 30,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Billed and billable | $115863 | $183391 |
| Less: allowance for credit losses | (2457) | (2188) |
| Accounts receivable, net | $113406 | $181203 |

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Changes in the allowance for credit losses were not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Rights to consideration that are subject to a condition other than the passage of time are considered contract assets until they are expected to become unconditional and transfer to accounts receivable. Current contract assets included in "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of $4.7 million and $2.6 million, as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, related to performance obligations or services being rendered in advance of future invoicing associated with multi-year contracts and accrued sales and usage-based royalty revenue. In royalty-based arrangements, consideration is not billed or billable until the royalty reporting is received, generally in the subsequent quarter, at which time the contract asset transfers to accounts receivable and a true-up adjustment is recorded to revenue. These true-up adjustments are generally not material. Non-current contract assets included in "Deposits and other assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of $11.1 million and $6.8 million, as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, related to performance obligations or services being rendered in advance of future invoicing associated with multi-year contracts. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, there were no significant impairments to the Company's contract assets, nor were there any significant changes in the timing of the Company's contract assets being reclassified to accounts receivable.

Contract liabilities are amounts received or due from customers in advance of the Company transferring the software or services to the customer. In the case of multi-year service contract arrangements, the Company generally does not invoice more than one year in advance of services and does not record deferred revenue for amounts that have not been invoiced. Revenue is subsequently recognized in the period(s) in which control of the software or services is transferred to the customer. The Company's contract liabilities are presented as either current or non-current "Deferred revenue and advance payments" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, depending on whether the software or services are expected to be transferred to the customer within the next year.

The Company's "Accounts receivable, net" and "Deferred revenue and advance payments" balances in the Consolidated Balance Sheets include unpaid amounts related to contracts under which the Company has an enforceable right to invoice the customer for non-cancellable and/or non-refundable software and services. Changes in accounts receivable and changes in deferred revenue and advance payments are presented net of these unpaid amounts in "Operating activities" in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Deferred revenue and advance payments (in thousands) from customers consisted of the following, as of:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **September 30,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Current: |  |  |
| Deferred product licenses revenue | $1429 | $1777 |
| Deferred subscription services revenue | 109763 | 107119 |
| Deferred product support revenue | 86962 | 124684 |
| Deferred other services revenue | 2487 | 4394 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current deferred revenue and advance payments | $200641 | $237974 |
| Non-current: |  |  |
| Deferred product licenses revenue | $111 | $174 |
| Deferred subscription services revenue | 656 | 2263 |
| Deferred product support revenue | 2655 | 2111 |
| Deferred other services revenue | 28 | 422 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-current deferred revenue and advance payments | $3450 | $4970 |

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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized revenues of $52.2 million and $209.0 million, respectively, from amounts included in the total deferred revenue and advance payments balances at the beginning of 2025. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized revenues of $50.2 million and $195.2 million, respectively, from amounts included in the total deferred revenue and advance payments balances at the beginning of 2024. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, there were no significant changes in the timing of revenue recognition on the Company's deferred balances.

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The Company's remaining performance obligation represents all future revenue under contract and includes deferred revenue and advance payments and billable non-cancellable amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. The remaining performance obligation excludes contracts that are billed in arrears, such as certain time and materials contracts. The portions of multi-year contracts that will be invoiced in the future are not presented on the balance sheet within accounts receivable and deferred revenues and are instead included in the following remaining performance obligations disclosure. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had an aggregate transaction price of $462.4 million allocated to the remaining performance obligation related to subscription services, product support, product licenses, and other services contracts. The Company expects to recognize $280.0 million within the next 12 months and the remainder thereafter.

**(5) Long-term Debt** 

The net carrying value of the Company's outstanding debt (in thousands) consisted of the following, as of:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **September 30, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| 2027 Convertible Notes | $0 | $1041352 |
| 2028 Convertible Notes | 1001683 | 998543 |
| 2029 Convertible Notes | 2980495 | 2975037 |
| 2030A Convertible Notes | 788121 | 785172 |
| 2030B Convertible Notes | 1987864 | 0 |
| 2031 Convertible Notes | 596228 | 594476 |
| 2032 Convertible Notes | 789433 | 787417 |
| Other long-term secured debt | 30079 | 9678 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $8173903 | $7191675 |
| Reported as: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt, net | 316 | 517 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt, net | 8173587 | 7191158 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $8173903 | $7191675 |

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***Convertible Senior Notes***

As of September 30, 2025, the following convertible notes were outstanding (the "Outstanding Convertible Notes"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 0.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Convertible Notes");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Convertible Notes");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$800.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030A Convertible Notes");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030B Convertible Notes");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$603.7 million aggregate principal amount of 0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Convertible Notes"); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$800.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Convertible Notes").

Additionally, the Company also previously issued, in February 2021, the $1.050 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Convertible Notes", and together with the Outstanding Convertible Notes, the "Convertible Notes"). All of the 2027 Convertible Notes were redeemed or converted into the Company's class A common stock during the first quarter of 2025.

Each of the Convertible Notes were issued in a private offering. The Outstanding Convertible Notes are, and the 2027 Convertible Notes were, senior unsecured obligations of the Company ranking senior in right of payment to any of the Company's indebtedness expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Notes; equal in right of payment to any of the Company's unsecured indebtedness not so subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of the Company's secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables) of the Company's subsidiaries.

The following table summarizes the key terms of each of the Convertible Notes (principal at inception, net proceeds, and issuance costs are each reported in thousands):

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|  | **2027 Convertible Notes** | **2028 Convertible Notes** | **2029 Convertible Notes** | **2030A Convertible Notes** | **2030B Convertible Notes** | **2031 Convertible Notes** | **2032 Convertible Notes** |
| Issuance Date | February 2021 | September 2024 | November 2024 | March 2024 | February 2025 | March 2024 | June 2024 |
| Maturity Date (1) | February 15, 2027 | September 15, 2028 | December 1, 2029 | March 15, 2030 | March 1, 2030 | March 15, 2031 | June 15, 2032 |
| Principal at Inception | $1050000 | $1010000 | $3000000 | $800000 | $2000000 | $603750 | $800000 |
| Stated Interest Rate (2) | 0.000% | 0.625% | 0.000% | 0.625% | 0.000% | 0.875% | 2.250% |
| Interest Payment Dates (3) | February 15 & August 15 | March 15 & September 15 | June 1 & December 1 | March 15 & September 15 | March 1 & September 1 | March 15 & September 15 | June 15 & December 15 |
| Net Proceeds | $1025830 | $997375 | $2974250 | $782000 | $1984852 | $592567 | $786000 |
| Issuance Costs (4) | $24170 | $12625 | $25750 | $18000 | $15148 | $11183 | $14000 |
| Effective Interest Rate (4) | 0.39% | 1.05% | 0.24% | 1.14% | 0.25% | 1.30% | 2.63% |
| Date of Holder Put Option (5) | n/a | September 15, 2027 | June 1, 2028 | September 15, 2028 | March 1, 2028 | September 15, 2028 | June 15, 2029 |
| Initial Conversion Rate (6) | 6.981 | 5.4589 | 1.4872 | 6.677 | 2.3072 | 4.297 | 4.894 |
| Initial Conversion Price (7) | $143.25 | $183.19 | $672.40 | $149.77 | $433.43 | $232.72 | $204.33 |
| Convertible at any time after the following date (8) (9) | January 24, 2025 | March 15, 2028 | June 1, 2029 | September 15, 2029 | December 3, 2029 | September 15, 2030 | December 15, 2031 |
| Not redeemable by the Company prior to the following date (10) | February 20, 2024 | December 20, 2027 | December 4, 2026 | March 22, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | March 22, 2028 | June 20, 2029 |
| Redemption Date (11) | February 24, 2025 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |

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(1)"Maturity Date" is the stated maturity date under each applicable indenture governing such notes, unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased in accordance with their terms.

(2)Holders may receive additional or special interest under specified circumstances as outlined under each applicable indenture governing the Convertible Notes.

(3)The 2029 Convertible Notes and the 2030B Convertible Notes do not bear regular interest. Additionally, the 2027 Convertible Notes did not bear regular interest prior to their redemption.

(4)"Issuance Costs" reflect the customary offering expenses associated with each of the Convertible Notes. The Company accounts for these issuance costs as a reduction to the principal amount of the respective Convertible Notes and amortizes the issuance costs to interest expense from the respective debt issuance dates through the earlier of the "Maturity Date" or the "Date of Holder Put Option," if applicable, at the "Effective Interest Rate" stated in the table.

(5)"Date of Holder Put Option" represents the respective dates upon which holders of the 2028 Convertible Notes, 2029 Convertible Notes, 2030A Convertible Notes, 2030B Convertible Notes, 2031 Convertible Notes, and 2032 Convertible Notes each have a noncontingent right to require the Company to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their respective notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the repurchase date.

(6)The "Initial Conversion Rate" is stated in shares of the Company's class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount. The conversion rates are subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. In addition, following certain events that may occur prior to the respective maturity dates or if the Company delivers a notice of redemption, the Company will increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert its respective Convertible Notes in connection with such corporate event or notice of redemption, as the case may be, in certain circumstances as provided in each indenture governing the respective Convertible Notes.

(7)The "Initial Conversion Price" is stated in dollars per share of the Company's class A common stock.

(8)On or after the stated dates until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the respective maturity dates, holders may convert the Convertible Notes at any time. Upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, the Company will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of the Company's class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of class A common stock, at the Company's election. For the 2027 Convertible Notes, the date presented is the date on which the Company delivered its notice of full redemption of the 2027 Convertible Notes, which resulted in the 2027 Convertible Notes being convertible

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at any time thereafter until 5:00pm New York City time, on February 20, 2025. See below under "Conversions and Redemption of Convertible Notes" for further information.

(9)Prior to the respective dates, the Convertible Notes are convertible only under the following circumstances:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i.during any calendar quarter (and only during such calendar quarter) commencing after the calendar quarter ended on June 30, 2024 for the 2030A Convertible Notes and 2031 Convertible Notes, on September 30, 2024 for the 2032 Convertible Notes, on December 31, 2024 for the 2028 Convertible Notes, on March 31, 2025 for the 2029 Convertible Notes, or on June 30, 2025 for the 2030B Convertible Notes, if the last reported sale price of the Company's class A common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price of the respective Convertible Notes on each applicable trading day;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ii.during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the "measurement period") in which the "trading price" (as defined under each applicable indenture governing the respective Convertible Notes) per $1,000 principal amount of the respective Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company's class A common stock and the applicable conversion rate on each such trading day;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iii.(a) in the case of the 2028 Convertible Notes, 2029 Convertible Notes, 2030A Convertible Notes, 2031 Convertible Notes and 2032 Convertible Notes, the Company calls any or all of such Convertible Notes for redemption, then a holder may surrender all or any part of such of its Convertible Notes as called for redemption for conversion at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; and (b) in the case of the 2030B Convertible Notes, the Company calls any 2030B Convertible Notes for redemption, then the holders of such 2030B Convertible Note may convert such 2030B Convertible Notes at any time before the close of business on the second business day immediately before the related redemption date; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iv.upon occurrence of specified corporate events as described in each applicable indenture governing the respective Convertible Notes.

(10)The Company may redeem for cash all or a portion of the Outstanding Convertible Notes at its option, on or after the stated dates, if the last reported sale price of the Company's class A common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price of the respective Convertible Notes then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive), including the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides a notice of redemption, during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption. The redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. See below "Conversions and Redemption of Convertible Notes" subsection for information regarding the Company's redemption of the 2027 Convertible Notes.

(11)"Redemption Date" for the 2027 Convertible Notes is the date on which the Company redeemed all outstanding 2027 Convertible Notes.

If the Company undergoes a "fundamental change," as defined in the respective indentures governing the Convertible Notes prior to maturity, subject to certain conditions, holders may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their respective Convertible Notes at a fundamental change repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the respective Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.

The respective indentures governing the Convertible Notes contain customary terms and covenants, including that upon certain events of default occurring and continuing, either the applicable trustee of the respective Convertible Notes or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount outstanding of the respective Convertible Notes may declare 100% of the principal of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on, all the respective Convertible Notes to be due and payable.

Although the Convertible Notes contain embedded conversion features, the Company accounts for the Convertible Notes in their entirety as a liability because the conversion features are indexed to the Company's class A common stock and meet the criteria for classification in stockholders' equity and therefore do not qualify for separate derivative accounting.

*Conversions and Redemption of Convertible Notes*

On January 24, 2025, the Company delivered a notice of full redemption to the trustee of the Company's 2027 Convertible Notes for the redemption of all $1.05 billion in aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Convertible Notes then outstanding on February 24, 2025 (the "2027 Redemption Date"), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2027 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to but excluding the 2027 Redemption Date, unless earlier converted. The Company elected to satisfy its conversion obligation with respect to the 2027 Convertible Notes by delivering solely shares of its class A common stock, together with cash in lieu of any fractional shares. Holders of the 2027 Convertible Notes requested to convert $1.050 billion in principal amount of the 2027 Convertible Notes for which the Company issued 7,373,528 shares of the Company's class A common stock

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and paid a nominal amount of cash in lieu of fraction shares upon settlement of such conversion requests, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the indenture governing the 2027 Convertible Notes.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company received from certain holders of the 2031 Convertible Notes requests to convert an immaterial principal amount of the 2031 Convertible Notes, which the Company settled in shares of class A common stock and cash in accordance with the terms and provisions of the indenture governing the 2031 Convertible Notes. The settlement was effected during the three months ended June 30, 2025. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Company did not receive any requests to convert any Outstanding Convertible Notes. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company received a request to convert an immaterial principal amount of the 2031 Convertible Notes, which the Company settled in shares of class A common stock with fractional shares paid in cash during the three months ending December 31, 2025, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the indenture governing the 2031 Convertible Notes.

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company settled conversion requests in respect of $504.4 million in principal amount of the Company's 0.750% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Convertible Notes") resulting in the issuance of 12,672,400 shares of the Company's class A common stock and payment of a nominal amount of cash in lieu of fractional shares in accordance with the terms and provisions of the indenture governing the 2025 Convertible Notes, and settled conversion requests in respect of $145.3 million in principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes during July 2024, resulting in the issuance of 3,650,650 shares of the Company's class A common stock and payment of a nominal amount of cash in lieu of fractional shares, in each case in accordance with the terms and provisions of the indenture governing the 2025 Convertible Notes. There were no outstanding 2025 Convertible Notes as of September 30, 2025 or December 31, 2024.

*Collective Convertible Notes Disclosures*

As of September 30, 2025, the maximum number of shares into which the Outstanding Convertible Notes could have been potentially converted if the conversion features were triggered at the conversion rates then in effect based on the Outstanding Convertible Notes then outstanding on such date was:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•2028 Convertible Notes: 5,513,489 shares of class A common stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•2029 Convertible Notes: 4,461,600 shares of class A common stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•2030A Convertible Notes: 5,341,600 shares of class A common stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•2030B Convertible Notes: 4,614,400 shares of class A common stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•2031 Convertible Notes: 2,593,931 shares of class A common stock; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•2032 Convertible Notes: 3,915,200 shares of class A common stock.

The 2028 Convertible Notes, 2030A Convertible Notes, 2031 Convertible Notes and 2032 Convertible Notes were convertible at the option of the holders during the three months ended September 30, 2025. See "Conversions and Redemption of Convertible Notes" above for additional information.

The Outstanding Convertible Notes may be convertible in future periods if one or more of the conversion conditions are satisfied during future measurement periods. As of September 30, 2025, the last reported sale price of the Company's class A common stock for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading days ended on, and including, September 30, 2025 was greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price of each of the 2028 Convertible Notes, 2030A Convertible Notes, 2031 Convertible Notes and 2032 Convertible Notes on each applicable trading day. Therefore, the 2028 Convertible Notes, 2030A Convertible Notes, 2031 Convertible Notes and 2032 Convertible Notes are convertible at the option of the holders of the respective Convertible Notes during the fourth quarter of 2025.

As of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the net carrying value of the Convertible Notes was classified as a long-term liability in the "Long-term debt, net" line item in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table presents the net carrying value and fair value of the Company's Convertible Notes as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 (in thousands):

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|  | **September 30, 2025** | **September 30, 2025** | **September 30, 2025** | **September 30, 2025** | **September 30, 2025** |
|  | **Outstanding** | **Unamortized** | **Net Carrying** | **Fair Value** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **Principal Amount** | **Issuance Costs** | **Value** | **Amount** | **Leveling** |
| 2028 Convertible Notes | $1010000 | $(8317) | $1001683 | $1920212 | Level 2 |
| 2029 Convertible Notes | 3000000 | (19505) | 2980495 | 2707500 | Level 2 |
| 2030A Convertible Notes | 800000 | (11879) | 788121 | 1783280 | Level 2 |
| 2030B Convertible Notes | 2000000 | (12136) | 1987864 | 2091400 | Level 2 |
| 2031 Convertible Notes | 603661 | (7433) | 596228 | 948412 | Level 2 |
| 2032 Convertible Notes | 800000 | (10567) | 789433 | 1425200 | Level 2 |
| Total | $8213661 | $(69837) | $8143824 | $10876004 |  |
|  | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Outstanding** | **Unamortized** | **Net Carrying** | **Fair Value** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **Principal Amount** | **Issuance Costs** | **Value** | **Amount** | **Leveling** |
| 2027 Convertible Notes | $1050000 | $(8648) | $1041352 | $2134125 | Level 2 |
| 2028 Convertible Notes | 1010000 | (11457) | 998543 | 1927828 | Level 2 |
| 2029 Convertible Notes | 3000000 | (24963) | 2975037 | 2447682 | Level 2 |
| 2030A Convertible Notes | 800000 | (14828) | 785172 | 1657323 | Level 2 |
| 2031 Convertible Notes | 603750 | (9274) | 594476 | 877559 | Level 2 |
| 2032 Convertible Notes | 800000 | (12583) | 787417 | 1324602 | Level 2 |
| Total | $7263750 | $(81753) | $7181997 | $10369119 |  |

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The fair value of the Convertible Notes is determined using observable market data other than quoted prices, specifically the last traded price at the end of the reporting period of identical instruments in the over-the-counter market (Level 2).

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 interest expense related to the Convertible Notes was as follows (in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025** |
|  | **Contractual** | **Amortization of** |  | **Contractual** | **Amortization of** |  |
|  | **Interest Expense** | **Issuance Costs** | **Total** | **Interest Expense** | **Issuance Costs** | **Total** |
| 2027 Convertible Notes | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $401 | $401 |
| 2028 Convertible Notes | 1578 | 1049 | 2627 | 4734 | 3140 | 7874 |
| 2029 Convertible Notes | 0 | 1820 | 1820 | 0 | 5457 | 5457 |
| 2030A Convertible Notes | 1250 | 986 | 2236 | 3750 | 2949 | 6699 |
| 2030B Convertible Notes | 0 | 1250 | 1250 | 0 | 3012 | 3012 |
| 2031 Convertible Notes | 1321 | 615 | 1936 | 3962 | 1840 | 5802 |
| 2032 Convertible Notes | 4500 | 676 | 5176 | 13500 | 2016 | 15516 |
| Total | $8649 | $6396 | $15045 | $25946 | $18815 | $44761 |
|  | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2024** | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2024** | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2024** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024** |
|  | **Contractual** | **Amortization of** |  | **Contractual** | **Amortization of** |  |
|  | **Interest Expense** | **Issuance Costs** | **Total** | **Interest Expense** | **Issuance Costs** | **Total** |
| 2025 Convertible Notes | $23 | $15 | $38 | $2371 | $1494 | $3865 |
| 2027 Convertible Notes | 0 | 1012 | 1012 | 0 | 3033 | 3033 |
| 2028 Convertible Notes | 193 | 127 | 320 | 193 | 127 | 320 |
| 2030A Convertible Notes | 1250 | 974 | 2224 | 2819 | 2194 | 5013 |
| 2031 Convertible Notes | 1321 | 608 | 1929 | 2833 | 1300 | 4133 |
| 2032 Convertible Notes | 4500 | 659 | 5159 | 5150 | 754 | 5904 |
| Total | $7287 | $3395 | $10682 | $13366 | $8902 | $22268 |

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company paid $8.3 million and $25.5 million, respectively, in interest related to the Convertible Notes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company paid $5.2 million and $7.6

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million, respectively, in interest related to the Convertible Notes. The Company has not paid any additional interest or special interest related to the Convertible Notes to date.

***Senior Secured Notes***

On June 14, 2021, the Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 ("2028 Secured Notes") in a private offering. The 2028 Secured Notes bore interest at a fixed rate of 6.125% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on December 15, 2021. The Company redeemed all of the 2028 Secured Notes on September 26, 2024 at a redemption price equal to 103.063% of the principal amount of the 2028 Secured Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, September 26, 2024 (the "Redemption Price").

The Redemption Price consisted of a $515.3 million payment to redeem the full $500.0 million outstanding principal amount of the 2028 Secured Notes as of September 26, 2024 and an $8.6 million payment for accrued unpaid interest on the 2028 Secured Notes to but excluding September 26, 2024. The Company also incurred $0.1 million in third party fees in connection with the redemption of the 2028 Secured Notes. The net carrying value of the 2028 Secured Notes as of September 26, 2024, immediately prior to their redemption, was $492.5 million, which resulted in a $22.9 million loss on debt extinguishment recognized in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations in the third quarter of 2024.

For additional information about the 2028 Secured Notes, see Note 8 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

***Other long-term secured debt***

In June 2022, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a secured term loan agreement in the amount of $11.1 million, bearing interest at an annual rate of 5.2%, and maturing in June 2027. The loan is secured by certain non-bitcoin assets of the Company that are not otherwise serving as collateral for any of the Company's other indebtedness.

In June 2025, the Company entered into a loan agreement that provides for aggregate borrowings of up to $31.1 million, available in multiple tranches, to fund a capital asset purchase. Amounts outstanding under the loan bear interest, with respect to each tranche, at a variable rate equal to the one-year Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 4.24%. The loan is secured by non-bitcoin assets that do not and will not otherwise serve as collateral for any of the Company's other indebtedness. The loan will mature in 2026.

After monthly payments made under the terms of these other long-term secured debt agreements, the other long-term secured debt had an aggregate net carrying value of $30.1 million and $9.7 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $30.5 million and $9.8 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, $0.3 million and $0.5 million of the respective net carrying values were short-term and were presented in "Current portion of long-term debt, net" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

***Maturities***

The following table shows the maturities of the Company's debt instruments outstanding as of September 30, 2025 (in thousands). The principal payments related to the 2028 Convertible Notes, 2029 Convertible Notes, 2030A Convertible Notes, 2030B Convertible Notes, 2031 Convertible Notes, and 2032 Convertible Notes are included in the table below as if the holders exercised their right to require the Company to repurchase all of the respective convertible notes on their respective Date of Holder Put Option.

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| **Payments due by period ended September 30,** | **2028 Convertible Notes** | **2029 Convertible Notes** | **2030A Convertible Notes** | **2030B Convertible Notes** | **2031 Convertible Notes** | **2032 Convertible Notes** | **Other long-term secured debt** | **Total** |
| 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $592 | $592 |
| 2027 | 1010000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29870 | 1039870 |
| 2028 | 0 | 3000000 | 800000 | 2000000 | 603661 | 0 | 0 | 6403661 |
| 2029 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 800000 | 0 | 800000 |
| 2030 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thereafter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | $1010000 | $3000000 | $800000 | $2000000 | $603661 | $800000 | $30462 | $8244123 |

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**(6) Commitments and Contingencies** 

***(a) Commitments***

From time to time, the Company enters into certain types of contracts that require it to indemnify parties against third-party claims. These contracts primarily relate to agreements under which the Company assumes indemnity obligations for intellectual property infringement or death, bodily harm, or damage to tangible personal property due to the Company's personnel's gross negligence or willful misconduct in providing contracted services, as well as other obligations from time to time depending on arrangements negotiated with customers and other third parties. The conditions of these obligations vary. Thus, the overall maximum amount of the Company's indemnification obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Historically, the Company has not been obligated to make significant payments for these obligations and does not currently expect to incur any material obligations in the future. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded an indemnification liability on its Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2025 or December 31, 2024.

***(b) Contingencies*** 

*Brazil Matter* 

Following an internal review initiated in 2018, the Company disclosed its belief that its Brazilian subsidiary failed or likely failed to comply with local procurement regulations in conducting business with certain Brazilian government entities.

In 2020 the Company learned that the Brazilian Federal Police were investigating alleged corruption and procurement fraud involving certain government officials, including a transaction that was part of the basis of the Company's previously reported failure or likely failure of its Brazilian subsidiary to comply with local procurement regulations. To the best of the Company's knowledge, this investigation was concluded in 2023. Neither employees of the Company's Brazilian subsidiary nor the subsidiary itself were targets of the Federal Police investigation.

The Company's Brazilian subsidiary voluntarily disclosed information from its 2018 internal review to Brazil's General Superintendence of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense ("SG/CADE"), the Federal Comptroller General ("CGU"), and the Office of the Comptroller General of the State of São Paulo ("CGE-SP"). Following this voluntary disclosure and cooperation with these agencies, the Company's Brazilian subsidiary signed leniency agreements with the SG/CADE in September 2020, with the CGU and the Federal General Attorney's Office ("AGU") in July 2024, and with the CGE-SP and the Office of the Attorney General of the State of São Paulo ("PGE-SP") in April 2025.

In 2023, the SG/CADE launched a public administrative proceeding to investigate potentially anticompetitive conduct by various entities and individuals in Brazil based in part on the information voluntarily disclosed by the Company's Brazilian subsidiary, which is also one of the defendants in the proceeding. If at the end of the proceeding, SG/CADE's Tribunal confirms that the Brazilian subsidiary's obligations under the leniency agreement it signed with SG/CADE have been fulfilled, the Brazilian subsidiary will receive full immunity from fines.

Pursuant to its leniency agreement with the CGU and the AGU, the Brazilian subsidiary (i) paid approximately BRL 6.16 million (equivalent to approximately $1.1 million) in July 2024, (ii) agreed to certain undertakings regarding its compliance program, and (iii) has been granted immunity from debarment and other sanctions. As a result of this leniency agreement, the CGU dismissed its pending administrative action against the Brazilian subsidiary over alleged procurement violations.

Pursuant to its leniency agreement with the CGE-SP and PGE-SP, the Brazilian subsidiary (i) paid approximately BRL 2.38 million (equivalent to approximately $406,000) in April 2025, and (ii) has been granted immunity from debarment and other sanctions.

The Company's Brazilian subsidiary continues to cooperate with requests from government authorities related to the above matters. As of September 30, 2025, the Company remained unable to reasonably estimate a range of loss beyond the 2024 third quarter payment and April 2025 payment described above.

*Shareholder and Derivative Actions* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•*Hamza Securities Action*. On May 16, 2025, Anas Hamza filed a purported class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against the Company, Michael J. Saylor, Phong Q. Le, and Andrew Kang, alleging violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. Plaintiff Hamza purported to assert claims on behalf of a class of investors, for a period running from April 30, 2024 to April 4, 2025, alleging that the named defendants made false and/or misleading statements with respect to and/or failed to disclose information with respect to the anticipated profitability of the Company's bitcoin-focused investment strategy and treasury operations, and the various risks associated with bitcoin's volatility and the magnitude of the losses the Company could recognize following its adoption of ASU 2023-08. The complaint sought unspecified damages to the class, interest, attorneys' fees, costs, and other relief. On August 28, 2025, the parties jointly stipulated to the voluntary dismissal of the action. On August 29, 2025, the court endorsed the stipulation, ordering dismissal of the case.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•*Parmar Derivative Action*. On June 19, 2025, Abhey Parmar filed a shareholder derivative lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against the Company's officers and/or directors Michael J. Saylor, Phong Q. Le, Stephen X. Graham, Andrew Kang, Jarrod M. Patten, Carl J. Rickertsen, and former director Leslie J. Rechan, and against the Company as nominal defendant. Plaintiff Parmar purported to assert claims on behalf of the Company against the individual defendants for breaches of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, waste, and contribution. The complaint made claims based on factual allegations similar to those asserted in the *Hamza* securities action described above, namely that the individual defendants caused or allowed the Company to make false or misleading disclosures or omissions, and failed to correct such false or misleading disclosures or omissions, concerning the risks and financial impact associated with the Company's adoption of ASU 2023-08, the risks associated with bitcoin's volatility, and the profitability of the Company's bitcoin-driven strategy and treasury operations. The complaint also alleged the individual defendants caused the Company to fail to maintain adequate internal controls, and that Messrs. Le, Kang, Graham, and Rechan allegedly engaged in insider selling because they sold shares of the Company's stock at various times from April 30, 2024 to April 4, 2025. The complaint sought damages against the individual defendants on behalf of the Company, the imposition of certain corporate governance and internal procedures changes by the Company, restitution from the individual defendants, attorneys' fees, costs, and other relief. This action was consolidated with the *Chen* derivative action and then voluntarily dismissed, as described below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•*Chen Derivative Action.* On June 25, 2025, Zhenqiu Chen filed a shareholder derivative lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against the Company's officers and/or directors Michael J. Saylor, Phong Q. Le, Andrew Kang, Brian P. Brooks, Jane A. Dietze, Jarrod M. Patten, Stephen X. Graham, Carl J. Rickertsen, Gregg J. Winiarski, and former director Leslie J. Rechan, and against the Company as nominal defendant. Plaintiff Chen purported to assert claims on behalf of the Company against the individual defendants for breaches of fiduciary duties, aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, waste, and contribution. The complaint made claims based on factual allegations similar to those asserted in the *Hamza* securities action and the *Parmar* derivative action described above, namely that the individual defendants caused or allowed the Company to make false or misleading disclosures or omissions, and failed to correct such false or misleading disclosures or omissions, concerning the risks and financial impact associated with the Company's adoption of ASU 2023-08, the risks associated with bitcoin's volatility, and the profitability of the Company's bitcoin-driven strategy and treasury operations. The complaint also alleged the individual defendants caused the Company to fail to maintain adequate internal controls, and that Messrs. Le, Kang, Graham, and Rechan allegedly engaged in insider selling because they sold shares of the Company's stock at various times from April 30, 2024 to April 4, 2025. The complaint sought money damages against the individual defendants, imposition of a constructive trust on damages allegedly caused and benefits allegedly received by the individual defendants as a result of their disputed conduct, punitive damages, attorneys' fees, costs, and other relief. On August 4, 2025 this action was consolidated with the *Parmar* derivative action described above. On September 9, 2025, the parties jointly stipulated to the voluntary dismissal of the action. On September 10, 2025, the court endorsed the stipulation, ordering dismissal of the consolidated derivative cases.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•*Dodge Class Action*. On July 21, 2025, David Dodge filed a purported class action lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware against the Company and the Company's board of directors alleging violations of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"), and asserting a claim against the Company's board of directors for breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the purported DGCL violation. Plaintiff Dodge purports to assert claims on behalf of himself and similarly situated holders of the Company's common stock alleging that pursuant to Section 242 of the DGCL ("Section 242"), the holders of the Company's common stock were entitled to vote on the STRK Amendment (as defined in Note 9, Redeemable Preferred Stock) the Company filed on July 7, 2025 with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. Refer to Note 9, Redeemable Preferred Stock, for additional information on the STRK Amendment. Plaintiff Dodge seeks, among other things, an order (i) finding, determining and declaring that the Company violated Section 242; (ii) finding, determining and declaring that the board of directors has breached its fiduciary duties; (iii) deeming the STRK Amendment ineffective and requiring that the Company file a certificate of correction with the Delaware Secretary of State invalidating the STRK Amendment; (iv) awarding unspecified damages to Plaintiff Dodge and the class, including interest; (v) awarding attorneys' fees and costs; and (vi) granting other relief. At this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome or provide a reasonable estimate or range of estimates of the possible outcome or loss, if any, in this matter.

*Various Legal Proceedings and Contingent Liabilities* 

The Company is also involved in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. Although the outcomes of these legal proceedings are inherently difficult to predict, management does not expect the resolution of these legal proceedings to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

The Company has contingent liabilities that, in management's judgment, are not probable of assertion. If such unasserted contingent liabilities were to be asserted, or become probable of assertion, the Company may be required to record significant expenses and liabilities in the period in which these liabilities are asserted or become probable of assertion.

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**(7) Income Taxes** 

The Company computes its year-to-date provision for (benefit from) income taxes by applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to year-to-date pretax income or loss and adjusts the provision for (benefit from) income taxes for discrete tax items recorded in the period. The estimated effective tax rate is subject to fluctuation based on the level and mix of earnings and losses by tax jurisdiction, foreign tax rate differentials, and the relative impact of permanent book to tax differences. Each quarter, a cumulative adjustment is recorded for any fluctuations in the estimated annual effective tax rate as compared to the prior quarter. As a result of these factors, and due to potential changes in the Company's period-to-period results, fluctuations in the Company's effective tax rate and respective tax provisions or benefits may occur. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a provision for income tax of $3.35 billion on a pretax income of $11.93 billion, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 28.0%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded a benefit from income taxes of $411.8 million on a pretax loss of $907.6 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 45.4%. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company's income taxes primarily related to the tax effect of the unrealized gain on digital assets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company's benefit from income taxes primarily related to (i) a tax benefit related to share-based compensation (including the income tax effects of exercises of stock options and vesting of share-settled restricted stock units) and (ii) a tax benefit from an increase in the Company's deferred tax asset related to the impairment on its bitcoin holdings.

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had a valuation allowance of $0.5 million primarily related to the Company's deferred tax assets related to foreign tax credits in certain jurisdictions that, in the Company's present estimation, more likely than not will not be realized. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had deferred tax liabilities with respect to the unrealized gain on its bitcoin holdings of approximately $7.43 billion. The Company's deferred tax liabilities are partially offset by deferred tax assets, such as net operating losses and capitalized research and development costs. If the market value of bitcoin declines in future periods, the Company's deferred tax liability with respect to the unrealized gain on its bitcoin holdings will decrease, and the Company may be required to establish additional valuation allowances against its deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to regularly assess the realizability of deferred tax assets.

The Company records liabilities related to its uncertain tax positions. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had gross unrecognized income tax benefits, including accrued interest, of $10.5 million, of which $3.1 million was recorded in "Other long-term liabilities" and $7.4 million was recorded in "Deferred tax liabilities" in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had gross unrecognized income tax benefits of $10.2 million, including accrued interest, $2.9 million of which was recorded in "Other long-term liabilities" and $7.3 million of which was recorded in "Deferred tax assets, net" in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. During the second quarter of 2025, the Company was notified that it was selected for examination by the IRS for its 2022 federal income tax return.

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted in the U.S., introducing several changes to corporate taxation. These changes include modifications to capitalization of research and development expenses, limitations on deductions for interest expense, accelerated fixed asset depreciation, and adjustments to the international tax framework. The legislation did not have a material impact on the Company's income tax expense or effective tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and the Company does not expect it will have a material impact on the Company's 2025 financial statements.

**(8) Share-based Compensation**

**Stock Incentive Plans**

Prior to its expiration, the Company maintained the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended, the "2013 Equity Plan"), under which the Company's employees, officers, and directors were awarded various types of share-based compensation, including options to purchase shares of the Company's class A common stock, restricted stock units, and other stock-based awards. In May 2023, the 2013 Equity Plan expired and no new awards may be granted under the 2013 Equity Plan, although awards previously granted under the 2013 Equity Plan will continue to remain outstanding in accordance with their terms.

The Company maintains the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended, the "2023 Equity Plan") under which the Company's employees, officers, directors, and other eligible participants may be awarded various types of share-based compensation, including options to purchase shares of the Company's class A common stock, restricted stock units, performance stock units, and other stock-based awards. An aggregate of up to 19,327,030 shares of the Company's class A common stock were authorized for issuance under the 2023 Equity Plan. As of September 30, 2025, there were 2,914,040 shares of class A common stock reserved and available for future issuance under the 2023 Equity Plan. The 2013 Equity Plan and the 2023 Equity Plan together are referred to herein as the "Stock Incentive Plans."

***Stock option awards***

As of September 30, 2025, there were options to purchase 3,756,959 shares of class A common stock outstanding under the Stock Incentive Plans. The following table summarizes the Company's stock option activity (in thousands, except per share data and years) for the nine

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months ended September 30, 2025:

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|  | **Stock Options Outstanding** | **Stock Options Outstanding** | **Stock Options Outstanding** | **Stock Options Outstanding** |
|  |  | **Weighted Average** | **Aggregate** | **Weighted Average** |
|  |  | **Exercise Price** | **Intrinsic** | **Remaining Contractual** |
|  | **Shares** | **Per Share** | **Value** | **Term (Years)** |
| Balance as of January 1, 2025 | 4956 | $38.56 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 54 | $301.19 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exercised | (1016) | $36.84 | $331793 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited/Expired | (238) | $45.81 |  |  |
| Balance as of September 30, 2025 | 3757 | $42.36 |  |  |
| Exercisable as of September 30, 2025 | 2780 | $38.26 | $789282 | 5.5 |
| Expected to vest as of September 30, 2025 | 977 | $54.05 | $262887 | 7.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 3757 | $42.36 | $1052169 | 5.9 |

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Stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2025 are comprised of the following range of exercise prices per share (in thousands, except per share data and years):

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|  | **Stock Options Outstanding at September 30, 2025** | **Stock Options Outstanding at September 30, 2025** | **Stock Options Outstanding at September 30, 2025** |
|  |  | **Weighted Average** | **Weighted Average** |
|  |  | **Exercise Price** | **Remaining Contractual** |
| **Range of Exercise Prices per Share** | **Shares** | **Per Share** | **Term (Years)** |
| $12.45 - $20.00 | 988 | $15.53 | 4.3 |
| $20.01 - $30.00 | 868 | $24.48 | 7.1 |
| $30.01 - $40.00 | 15 | $30.16 | 7.7 |
| $40.01 - $50.00 | 1005 | $41.11 | 6.3 |
| $50.01 - $70.00 | 748 | $69.12 | 5.4 |
| $70.01 - $220.00 | 74 | $159.65 | 8.5 |
| $220.01 - $300.00 | 41 | $261.29 | 9.4 |
| $300.01 - $364.20 | 11 | $364.20 | 9.2 |
| $364.21 and over | 7 | $371.27 | 9.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 3757 | $42.36 | 5.9 |

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An aggregate of 1,311,010 stock options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $36.8 million vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. An aggregate of 1,609,650 stock options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $40.2 million vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The weighted average grant date fair value of stock option awards using the Black-Scholes valuation model was $301.19 and $111.23 for each share subject to a stock option granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, based on the following assumptions:

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|  | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Expected term of awards in years | 5.5 - 6.3 | 5.5 - 6.3 |
| Expected volatility | 83.8% - 91.5% | 75.1% - 82.8% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.9% - 4.4% | 4.2% - 4.5% |
| Expected dividend yield | 0.0% | 0.0% |

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized approximately $5.1 million and $16.9 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense from stock options granted under the Stock Incentive Plans. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized approximately $9.9 million and $30.0 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense from stock options granted under the Stock Incentive Plans. As of September 30, 2025, there was approximately $25.2 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted average vesting period of approximately 2.3 years.

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***Share-settled restricted stock units***

As of September 30, 2025, there were 809,449 share-settled restricted stock units outstanding under the Stock Incentive Plans. The following table summarizes the Company's share-settled restricted stock unit activity (in thousands) for the periods indicated:

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|  | **Share-Settled Restricted Stock Units Outstanding** | **Share-Settled Restricted Stock Units Outstanding** |
|  |  | **Aggregate** |
|  | **Units** | **Intrinsic Value** |
| Balance as of January 1, 2025 | 1231 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 149 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (371) | $133619 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (200) |  |
| Balance as of September 30, 2025 | 809 |  |
| Expected to vest as of September 30, 2025 | 809 | $260813 |

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, 370,421 share-settled restricted stock units vested having an aggregate grant date fair value of $20.5 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 427,990 share-settled restricted stock units having an aggregate grant date fair value of $15.0 million vested, and 25,060 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations, resulting in 402,930 issued shares. The weighted average grant date fair value of share-settled restricted stock units granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was $286.65 and $144.88, respectively, based on the fair value of the Company's class A common stock.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized approximately $6.7 million and $19.0 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense from share-settled restricted stock units granted under the Stock Incentive Plans. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized approximately $6.2 million and $18.3 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense from share-settled restricted stock units granted under the Stock Incentive Plans. As of September 30, 2025, there was approximately $66.5 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested share-settled restricted stock units, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted average vesting period of approximately 2.9 years.

***Share-settled performance stock units*** 

As of September 30, 2025, there were 279,264 performance stock units outstanding under the 2023 Equity Plan. The following table summarizes the Company's performance stock unit activity (in thousands) for the periods indicated:

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|  | **Share-Settled Performance Stock Units Outstanding** | **Share-Settled Performance Stock Units Outstanding** |
|  |  | **Aggregate** |
|  | **Units** | **Intrinsic Value** |
| Balance as of January 1, 2025 | 307 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 24 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | 0 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (52) |  |
| Balance as of September 30, 2025 | 279 |  |
| Expected to vest as of September 30, 2025 | 279 | $179963 |

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The weighted average grant date fair value of performance stock units using the Monte-Carlo simulation model was $445.66 and $307.13 for each performance stock unit granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, based on the following assumptions:

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|  | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Expected term of awards in years | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Expected volatility | 99.2% | 92.7% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| Expected dividend yield | 0.0% | 0.0% |

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No performance stock units vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized approximately $3.0 million and $6.4 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense from performance stock units granted under the 2023 Equity Plan. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized approximately $2.4 million and $5.9 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense from performance stock units granted under the 2023 Equity Plan. As of September 30, 2025, there was approximately $18.9 million of total unrecognized

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share-based compensation expense related to unvested performance stock units, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted average vesting period of approximately 1.9 years.

***Other stock-based awards and cash-settled restricted stock units***

From time to time the Company has granted "other stock-based awards" and "cash-settled restricted stock units" under the 2013 Equity Plan. Other stock-based awards are similar to stock options, and cash-settled restricted stock units are similar to the Company's share-settled restricted stock units, except in each case these awards are settled in cash only and not in shares of the Company's class A common stock. Due to their required cash settlement feature, these awards are classified as liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and the fair value of the awards is remeasured each quarterly reporting period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized zero expense and a reduction of approximately $1.1 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense from other stock-based awards and cash-settled restricted stock units. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized approximately $0.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense from other stock-based awards and cash-settled restricted stock units. As of September 30, 2025, there were no other stock-based awards or cash-settled restricted stock units outstanding and there was no unrecognized share-based compensation expense.

**2021 ESPP**

The Company also maintains the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "2021 ESPP"). The purpose of the 2021 ESPP is to provide eligible employees of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries with opportunities to purchase shares of the Company's class A common stock in 6-month offering periods commencing on each March 1 and September 1. An aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of the Company's class A common stock has been authorized for issuance under the 2021 ESPP. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, 38,806 shares of class A common stock were issued in connection with the 2021 ESPP. As of September 30, 2025, 463,596 shares of the Company's class A common stock remained available for issuance under the 2021 ESPP.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized approximately $0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to the 2021 ESPP. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized approximately $0.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to the 2021 ESPP. As of September 30, 2025, there was approximately $1.5 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to the 2021 ESPP, which the Company expects to recognize over a period of approximately 0.4 years.

**(9) Redeemable Preferred Stock** 

The STRF Stock, STRC Stock, STRK Stock and STRD Stock discussed in this note below are classified within mezzanine equity, as certain events that could cause such shares to become redeemable are not solely within the control of the Company. Issuances of the Preferred Stock are recognized based on proceeds received, net of issuance costs and are not accreted to its redemption value unless it is probable that the Preferred Stock will become redeemable. The Company has evaluated the probability of a redemption in connection with a Fundamental Change (defined below). Based on current facts and circumstances and the Company's current and projected capital structure, management has determined that the occurrence of a Fundamental Change is remote. Accordingly, the Company concluded that accretion to the redemption value of the Preferred Stock is not required as of the reporting date.

On July 7, 2025, the Company filed a certificate of amendment (the "STRK Amendment") with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to the STRK Stock certificate of designations so that, together with other conforming changes, the STRK Stock has a liquidation preference that is initially $100 per share; provided, however, that, effective immediately after the close of business on each business day on or after July 7, 2025 (and, on or after July 7, 2025, if applicable, during the course of a business day on which any sale transaction to be settled by the issuance of STRK Stock is executed, from the exact time of the first such sale transaction during such business day until the close of business of such business day), the liquidation preference per share of STRK Stock will be adjusted to be the greatest of (i) the stated amount of $100 per share of STRK Stock; (ii) in the case of any business day on or after July 7, 2025 with respect to which Strategy has, on such business day or any business day during the ten trading day period preceding such business day, executed any sale transaction to be settled by the issuance of STRK Stock, an amount equal to the Last Reported Sale Price (as defined in the STRK Stock certificate of designations) per share of STRK Stock on the trading day immediately before such business day; and (iii) the arithmetic average of the Last Reported Sale Prices per share of STRK Stock for each trading day of the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding such business day; provided that, for purposes of the definition of liquidation preference, the execution of the STRK Amendment will be treated as an execution of a sale transaction settled by the issuance of STRK Stock. See Note 6, Commitments and Contingencies. The Company intends to seek common stockholder ratification of the STRK Amendment. Until such ratification has been completed, investors should treat the STRK Amendment as being subject to ratification.

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The following table summarizes the key terms and provisions of each series of Preferred Stock, and information relating to each series of Preferred Stock as of September 30, 2025. The summaries below are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the applicable certificate of designations.

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|  | **STRF Stock** | **STRC Stock** | **STRK Stock** | **STRD Stock** |
| Trading Symbol on NASDAQ | STRF | STRC | STRK | STRD |
| Initial Issuance Date | March 25, 2025 | July 29, 2025 | February 5, 2025 | June 10, 2025 |
| Initial Shares Issued | 8500000 | 28011111 | 7300000 | 11764700 |
| Initial Public Offering Price | $85.00 per share | $90.00 per share | $80.00 per share | $85.00 per share |
| Initial Net Proceeds (in thousands) | $710873 | $2473800 | $563226 | $979486 |
| Initial Issuance Costs (in thousands) | $11627 | $47200 | $20774 | $20514 |
| Shares Issued as of September 30, 2025 | 11948292 | 28011111 | 13605866 | 12322141 |
| Par Value Per Share | $0.001 | $0.001 | $0.001 | $0.001 |
| Liquidation Preference Per Share as of September 30, 2025 (1) | $111.49 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Stated Amount | $100.00 | $100.00 | n/a | $100.00 |
| Dividend Rate Per Annum as of September 30, 2025 (2) | 10% | 10% | 8% | 10% |
| Cumulative Dividends | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dividend Payment Method | Cash | Cash | Cash, class A common stock, or a combination of both | Cash |
| Conversion Privilege |  |  | Convertible to class A common stock at any time |  |
| Initial Conversion Rate | n/a | n/a | 0.1 shares of class A common stock per share of STRK Stock | n/a |
| Redemption Rights (3) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Repurchase Rights (4) | Yes, upon a fundamental change | Yes, upon a fundamental change | Yes, upon a fundamental change | Yes, upon a fundamental change |
| Board Rights (5) | Yes | No | Yes | No |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)The liquidation preference per share of STRF Stock, STRC Stock and STRD Stock generally approximates to the greater of the trading price per share of the applicable series of Preferred Stock or $100 as set forth in the applicable certificate of designations. As of September 30, 2025, the liquidation preference per share of STRK Stock was $100.00. See Note 6, Commitments and Contingencies – Contingencies - Shareholder and Derivative Actions - Dodge Class Action for additional information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)Shares of STRC Stock accumulate cumulative dividends at a variable rate per annum on the stated amount thereof. The monthly regular dividend rate per annum on STRC Stock for the month ended September 30, 2025 was 10.00%. On September 30, 2025, the Company increased the monthly regular dividend rate per annum on STRC Stock from 10.00% to 10.25% effective for monthly periods commencing on or after October 1, 2025. See Note 14, Subsequent Events, for additional information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)As set forth in the applicable certificate of designations, upon the occurrence of certain events, the Company will have the right, at its election, to redeem all, and not less than all, of the applicable series of Preferred Stock for cash at a redemption price calculated in accordance with the applicable certificate of designations. The Company also has the right, to redeem (subject to certain limitations set forth in the STRC Stock certificate of designations) all or any whole number of issued and outstanding shares of STRC Stock at any time, and from time to time, on any redemption date, at a cash redemption price per share of $101 (or such higher amount as may be chosen in the Company's sole discretion), plus accumulated and unpaid regular dividends, if any, thereon to, and including, the redemption date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4)If a "Fundamental Change" (as defined in the applicable certificate of designations) occurs, then (subject to a limited exception in the case of STRK Stock), holders of each series of Preferred Stock will have the right to require the Company to repurchase

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some or all of their shares of the applicable series of Preferred Stock for cash at a repurchase price calculated in accordance with the applicable certificate of designations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5)Holders of STRC Stock and STRD Stock do not have the right to elect any directors to the Company's board of directors upon non-payment of regular dividends. However, with respect to STRK Stock and STRF Stock, if (in each case, subject to the applicable certificate of designations) less than the full amount of accumulated and unpaid regular dividends on the applicable series of Preferred Stock have been declared and paid by the following regular dividend payment date in respect of each of (i) four or more consecutive regular dividend payment dates; and (ii) eight or more consecutive regular dividend payment dates, then, in each case, subject to certain limitations, the authorized number of the Company's directors will automatically increase by one (or the Company will vacate the office of one of its directors) and the holders of the applicable series of Preferred Stock, voting together as a single class with the holders of each class or series of "Voting Parity Stock" (as defined in the applicable certificate of designations) with similar voting rights that are then exercisable, will have the right to elect one director to fill such directorship at the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders (or, if earlier, at a special meeting of the Company's stockholders called for such purpose). If, thereafter, all accumulated and unpaid regular dividends on the outstanding shares of the applicable series of Preferred Stock have been paid in full, then this right will terminate. Upon the termination of such right with respect to the applicable series of Preferred Stock and all other outstanding Voting Parity Stock, if any, the term of office of each person then serving as a director pursuant to this right will immediately and automatically terminate (and, if the authorized number of the Company's directors was increased by one or two, as applicable, in connection with such election, then the authorized number of the Company's directors will automatically decrease by one or two, as applicable).

*<u>At-the-Market Offerings of Preferred Stock</u>* 

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had established the following at-the-market offering programs with respect to its Preferred Stock:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•*STRF ATM*: On May 22, 2025, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement with TD Securities (USA) LLC ("TD"), Barclays Capital Inc. ("Barclays"), and The Benchmark Company, LLC ("Benchmark"), as sales agents (the "Original STRF Sales Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell shares of STRF Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $2.1 billion, from time to time through the sales agents under the sales agreement for this program (the "STRF ATM"). On July 7, 2025, the Company entered into an amendment (the "STRF Sales Agreement Amendment") to the Original STRF Sales Agreement to add Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC ("Morgan Stanley") as a sales agent. The Original STRF Sales Agreement, as amended by the STRF Sales Agreement Amendment, is herein referred to as the "STRF Sales Agreement".

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•*STRC ATM*: On July 31, 2025, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement with TD, Barclays, Benchmark, Clear Street LLC ("Clear Street"), and Morgan Stanley, as sales agents (the "STRC Sales Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell shares of STRC Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $4.2 billion, from time to time through the sales agents under the sales agreement for this program (the "STRC ATM").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•*STRK ATM*: On March 10, 2025, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement with TD, Barclays, Benchmark, BTIG, LLC ("BTIG"), Canaccord Genuity LLC ("CG"), Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. ("Cantor"), Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC ("Mizuho"), Santander US Capital Markets LLC ("Santander") and SG Americas Securities, LLC ("SG"), as sales agents (the "STRK Sales Agreement") pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell shares of STRK Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $21 billion, from time to time through the sales agents under the sales agreement for this program (the "STRK ATM").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•*STRD ATM*: On July 7, 2025, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement with TD, Barclays, Benchmark, Clear Street and Morgan Stanley, as sales agents (the "STRD Sales Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell shares of STRD Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $4.2 billion from time to time through the sales agents under the sales agreement for this program (the "STRD ATM").

Refer to Note 11, At-the-Market Offerings – Preferred Stock ATM Offerings and Note 14, Subsequent Events, for additional information regarding the Company's at-the-market offering programs with respect to the Preferred Stock.

*Dividends on Preferred Stock* 

During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company declared and paid the following dividends to the applicable stockholders of record as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the applicable record date:

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| **Preferred Stock** | **Ticker** | **Period** | **Record Date** | **Dividend Payment Date** | **Dividend Rate Per Annum** | **Cash Dividend Per Share** | **Cash Dividends Paid (in millions)** |
| STRF Stock | STRF | Quarter ended September 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 10.00% | $2.50 | $29.18 |
| STRC Stock | STRC | Month ended August 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | August 31, 2025 | 9.00% | $0.80<br><sup>(1)</sup> | $22.41 |
| STRC Stock | STRC | Month ended September 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 10.00% | $0.833333333 | $23.34 |
| STRK Stock | STRK | Quarter ended September 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 8.00% | $2.00 | $27.21 |
| STRD Stock | STRD | Quarter ended September 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 10.00% | $3.055555556<br><sup>(2)</sup> | $37.64 |
|  |  |  |  |  | Total Cash Dividends Paid | Total Cash Dividends Paid | $139.78 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)The calculation of the monthly dividend for shares of STRC Stock for the month ended August 31, 2025 took into account the dividend accrued from, and including, July 29, 2025, the initial issuance date of STRC Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)The calculation of the quarterly dividend for shares of STRD Stock for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 took into account the dividend accrued from, and including, June 10, 2025, the initial issuance date of STRD Stock.

On September 30, 2025, the Company announced that its board of directors increased the monthly regular dividend rate per annum on STRC Stock from 10.00% to 10.25% effective for monthly periods commencing on or after October 1, 2025 and declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.854166667 per share, payable on STRC Stock on October 31, 2025 to stockholders of record as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 15, 2025.

Refer to Note 14, Subsequent Events, for additional information on the STRC Stock monthly regular dividend rate per annum and dividend declarations.

**(10) Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share** 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average common stock outstanding during the respective period. Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders is computed by deducting both the dividends declared in the period on the Company's redeemable preferred stock and the dividends accrued for the period on the Company's redeemable preferred stock, if any, from net income (loss).

The Company has two classes of common stock: class A common stock and class B common stock. Holders of class A common stock generally have the same rights, including rights to dividends, as holders of class B common stock, except that holders of class A common stock have one vote per share while holders of class B common stock have ten votes per share. Each share of class B common stock is convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into one share of class A common stock. As such, basic and fully diluted earnings per common share for class A common stock and for class B common stock are the same. The Company has never declared or paid any cash dividends on either class A or class B common stock.

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had four series of preferred stock outstanding: STRF Stock, STRC Stock, STRK Stock, and STRD Stock. Holders of the Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except for rights to appoint a director to the Company's board upon certain failures to pay dividends on preferred stock, and have rights to dividends and other rights as discussed in Note 9, Redeemable Preferred Stock, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, each share of the STRK Stock is convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into 0.1 shares of class A common stock.

The impact from potential shares of common stock on the diluted earnings per common share calculation are included when dilutive. Potential shares of class A common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options, the vesting of restricted stock units and performance stock units considered probable of achievement, and in connection with the 2021 ESPP are computed using the treasury stock method. Potential shares of class A common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes and upon conversion of the STRK Stock are computed using the if-converted method. In computing diluted earnings per common share, the Company first calculates the earnings per incremental share ("EPIS") for each class of potential shares of common stock and ranks the classes from the most dilutive (i.e., lowest EPIS) to the least dilutive (i.e., highest EPIS). Basic earnings per common share is then adjusted for the effect of each class of shares, in sequence and cumulatively, until a particular class no longer produces further dilution.

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in thousands, except per share data) for the periods indicated:

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Numerator:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net income (loss) | $2785024 | $(340174) | $8588500 | $(495851) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends on preferred stock | (139898) | 0 | (198040) | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Strategy - Basic | $2645126 | $(340174) | $8390460 | $(495851) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of dilutive shares on net income (loss): |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense on 2027 Convertible Notes, net of tax | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense on 2028 Convertible Notes, net of tax | 1871 | 0 | 5626 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense on 2029 Convertible Notes, net of tax | 1296 | 0 | 3899 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense on 2030A Convertible Notes, net of tax | 1592 | 0 | 4786 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense on 2030B Convertible Notes, net of tax | 890 | 0 | 2154 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense on 2031 Convertible Notes, net of tax | 1378 | 0 | 4145 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense on 2032 Convertible Notes, net of tax | 3685 | 0 | 11086 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends on STRK Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net income (loss) - Diluted | $2655838 | $(340174) | $8422442 | $(495851) |
| **Denominator:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Weighted average common shares of class A common stock | 264736 | 177633 | 252503 | 163055 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Weighted average common shares of class B common stock | 19640 | 19640 | 19640 | 19640 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - Basic | 284376 | 197273 | 272143 | 182695 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of dilutive shares on weighted average common shares outstanding: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock options | 3419 | 0 | 3704 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock units | 655 | 0 | 769 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance stock units | 503 | 0 | 508 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee stock purchase plan | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Convertible preferred stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2027 Convertible Notes | 0 | 0 | 1315 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 Convertible Notes | 5513 | 0 | 5513 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2029 Convertible Notes | 4462 | 0 | 4462 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2030A Convertible Notes | 5342 | 0 | 5342 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2030B Convertible Notes | 4614 | 0 | 3719 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2031 Convertible Notes | 2594 | 0 | 2594 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2032 Convertible Notes | 3915 | 0 | 3915 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - Diluted | 315393 | 197273 | 303986 | 182695 |
| **Income (loss) per share:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Basic income (loss) per share (1) | $9.30 | $(1.72) | $30.83 | $(2.71) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted income (loss) per share (1) | $8.42 | $(1.72) | $27.71 | $(2.71) |

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(1) Basic and fully diluted earnings per common share for class A and class B common stock are the same.

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the following weighted average shares of potential class A common stock were excluded from the diluted earnings (loss) per common share calculation because their impact would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands).

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Stock options | 53 | 5823 | 46 | 7481 |
| Restricted stock units | 6 | 1587 | 13 | 1756 |
| Performance stock units | 0 | 606 | 0 | 576 |
| Employee stock purchase plan | 0 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
| Convertible preferred stock | 1304 | 0 | 915 | 0 |
| 2025 Convertible Notes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6664 |
| 2027 Convertible Notes | 0 | 7330 | 0 | 7330 |
| 2028 Convertible Notes | 0 | 719 | 0 | 240 |
| 2029 Convertible Notes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2030A Convertible Notes | 0 | 5342 | 0 | 4031 |
| 2030B Convertible Notes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2031 Convertible Notes | 0 | 2594 | 0 | 1863 |
| 2032 Convertible Notes | 0 | 3915 | 0 | 1506 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 1363 | 27924 | 974 | 31460 |

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**(11) At-the-Market Offerings** 

*Common Stock ATM Offerings*

From time to time, the Company has entered into sales agreements with agents pursuant to which the Company could issue and sell shares of its class A common stock through at-the-market equity offering programs (the "Common Stock ATMs"). Pursuant to these agreements, the Company agreed to pay the sales agents commissions for their services in acting as agents with respect to the sale of shares through the Common Stock ATMs and also agreed to provide the sales agents with reimbursement for certain incurred expenses and customary indemnification and contribution rights. The following table summarizes the terms and provisions of each sales agreement, and each Common Stock ATM that was active during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2024. The maximum aggregate offering price and cumulative net proceeds (less sales commissions and expenses) for each Common Stock ATM in the following table are reported in thousands.

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|  | **May 2025 Sales Agreement** | **October 2024 Sales Agreement** | **August 2024 Sales Agreement** | **November 2023 Sales Agreement** |
| Agreement effective date | May 1, 2025 | October 30, 2024 | August 1, 2024 | November 30, 2023 |
| Maximum aggregate offering price | $21000000 | $21000000 | $2000000 | $750000 |
| Maximum commissions payable to sales agents on gross proceeds from the sale of shares | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Date terminated/substantially depleted | n/a | April 30, 2025 | November 19, 2024 | July 31, 2024 |
| As of September 30, 2025: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cumulative shares of class A common stock sold under such sales agreement | 12849124 | 58384669 | 11685355 | 12720770 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cumulative net proceeds received from shares of class A common stock sold under such sales agreement | $5084637 | $20962051 | $1993273 | $747025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Maximum aggregate offering price remaining available for sale under such sales agreement (1) | $15908796 | n/a | n/a | n/a |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)Refer to Note 14, Subsequent Events, for Common Stock ATM activity for the period from October 1, 2025 through October 30, 2025.

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The following table summarizes the sales activity of each sales agreement that was active during 2025 or 2024 for the periods indicated. The net proceeds (less sales commissions and expenses) for each Common Stock ATM in the following table are reported in thousands.

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Number of shares of class A common stock sold under such sales agreement:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;November 2023 Sales Agreement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1951620 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;August 2024 Sales Agreement | 0 | 8048449 | 0 | 8048449 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;October 2024 Sales Agreement | 0 | n/a | 19713132 | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;May 2025 Sales Agreement | 5712041 | n/a | 12849124 | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shares of class A common stock sold pursuant to Common Stock ATMs | 5712041 | 8048449 | 32562256 | 10000069 |
| **Net proceeds received from shares of class A common stock sold under such sales agreement:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;November 2023 Sales Agreement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $137152 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;August 2024 Sales Agreement | 0 | 1105141 | 0 | 1105141 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;October 2024 Sales Agreement | 0 | n/a | 6762620 | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;May 2025 Sales Agreement | 2199360 | n/a | 5084637 | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net proceeds received from shares of class A common stock sold pursuant to Common Stock ATMs | $2199360 | $1105141 | $11847257 | $1242293 |

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The sales commissions and expenses related to each of the above Common Stock ATMs are considered direct and incremental costs and are charged against "Additional paid-in capital" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in the period in which the corresponding shares are issued and sold.

*Preferred Stock ATM Offerings*

As of September 30, 2025, the Company is party to four Preferred Stock at-the-market offering programs: the STRF ATM, STRC ATM, STRK ATM and STRD ATM (collectively, the "Preferred Stock ATMs"). Refer to Note 9, Redeemable Preferred Stock and Note 14, Subsequent Events, for additional information on the Preferred Stock ATMs. Pursuant to the applicable sales agreement governing each Preferred Stock ATM the Company agreed to pay the applicable sales agents commissions for their services in acting as agents with respect to the sale of shares through each Preferred Stock ATM and also agreed to provide the applicable sales agents with reimbursement for certain incurred expenses and customary indemnification and contribution rights.

The following table summarizes the terms and provisions of each sales agreement, and each Preferred Stock ATM that was active during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The maximum aggregate offering price and cumulative net proceeds (less sales commissions and expenses) for each Preferred Stock ATM in the following table are reported in thousands.

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|  | **STRF Sales Agreement** | **STRC Sales Agreement** | **STRK Sales Agreement** | **STRD Sales Agreement** |
| Agreement effective date | May 22, 2025 | July 31, 2025 | March 10, 2025 | July 7, 2025 |
| Amendment date | July 7, 2025 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Maximum aggregate offering price | $2100000 | $4200000 | $21000000 | $4200000 |
| Maximum commissions payable to sales agents on gross proceeds from the sale of shares | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| As of September 30, 2025: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cumulative shares of Preferred Stock sold under such sales agreement | 3448292 | 0 | 6305866 | 557441 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cumulative net proceeds received from shares of Preferred Stock sold under such sales agreement | $380468 | $0 | $630014 | $48462 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Maximum aggregate offering price remaining available for sale under such sales agreement (1) | $1718794 | $4200000 | $20368825 | $4151430 |

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(1)Refer to Note 14, Subsequent Events, for Preferred Stock ATM activity for the period from October 1, 2025 through October 30, 2025.

The following table summarizes the sales activity of each Preferred Stock ATM that was active during 2025 for the periods indicated. The net proceeds (less sales commissions and expenses) for each Preferred Stock ATM in the following table are reported in thousands.

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|  | **Three Months<br>Ended** | **Nine Months<br>Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2025** |
| **Number of shares of Preferred Stock sold under such sales agreement:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;STRF Sales Agreement | 1881542 | 3448292 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;STRC Sales Agreement | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;STRK Sales Agreement | 1404499 | 6305866 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;STRD Sales Agreement | 557441 | 577441 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shares of Preferred Stock sold pursuant to Preferred Stock ATM offerings (1) | 3843482 | 10331599 |
| **Net proceeds received from shares of Preferred Stock sold under such sales agreement:** |  |  |
| STRF Sales Agreement | $217434 | $380468 |
| STRC Sales Agreement | - | - |
| STRK Sales Agreement | 152824 | 630014 |
| STRD Sales Agreement | 48462 | 48462 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net proceeds received from shares of Preferred Stock sold pursuant to Preferred Stock ATM offerings (1) | $418720 | $1058944 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)Refer to Note 14, Subsequent Events, for Preferred Stock ATM activity for the period from October 1, 2025 through October 30, 2025.

**(12) Segment Information** 

The Company has one reportable operating segment, the "Software Business," which is engaged in the design, development, marketing, and sales of the Company's enterprise analytics software platform through cloud subscriptions and licensing arrangements and related services (i.e., product support, consulting and education). The "Corporate & Other" category presented in the following tables is not considered an operating segment. It consists primarily of costs and expenses related to executing the Company's bitcoin strategy and includes the unrealized gain or loss on digital assets, impairment charges and other third-party costs associated with the Company's bitcoin holdings, net interest expense primarily related to long-term debt obligations (the net proceeds of which were primarily used to purchase bitcoin), and income tax effects generated from the Company's bitcoin holdings and related debt issuances. Beginning in 2025, the Company has dedicated certain corporate resources to its bitcoin strategy. These costs, including related Share-based compensation expense are included within the "Corporate resources" and the "Share-based compensation expense" segment expense line items to better align with their activities and utilization.

The Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), is the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who manages the entity on a consolidated basis. The CODM uses "net income (loss)" to assess the profitability of the software business by comparing actual to budgeted results on a monthly basis. In doing so, he focuses on "controllable costs" across main functions of the Software Business and will allocate personnel and budget accordingly to maximize potential profitability. The CODM also uses "net income (loss)" to understand the impact from income taxes and debt-related items for general tax and liquidity planning purposes.

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The following tables present (for each of the Software Business segment and Corporate & Other category, and on a consolidated basis) the Company's revenues and significant expenses regularly provided to the CODM, reconciled to net income (loss) (in thousands) for each of the periods presented. Total segment assets (in thousands) provided to the CODM are also disclosed in the tables below for each period presented.

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|  | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2025** |
|  | **Software Business** | **Corporate & Other** | **Total Consolidated** |
| Total revenues | $128691 | $0 | $128691 |
| Significant expenses (1) |  |  |  |
| *<u>Controllable</u>* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales and marketing | (24656) | 0 | (24656) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintenance | (6971) | 0 | (6971) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consulting | (11115) | 0 | (11115) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cloud | (19172) | 0 | (19172) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology | (20945) | 0 | (20945) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate resources | (18194) | (4326) | (22520) |
| *<u>Non-Controllable</u>* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized gain on digital assets | 0 | 3890847 | 3890847 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital asset custody fees | 0 | (5342) | (5342) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation expense | (10832) | (4651) | (15483) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payroll taxes on equity award exercises and vestings | (765) | (739) | (1504) |
| Other segment items (2) | (1704) | 0 | (1704) |
| Interest income (expense), net (3) | 109 | (18999) | (18890) |
| Income tax benefit (expense) (4) | 19728 | (1105940) | (1086212) |
| Net income | $34174 | $2750850 | $2785024 |
| Total assets, as of September 30, 2025 (5) | $413313 | $73205725 | $73619038 |

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|  | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2024** | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2024** | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2024** |
|  | **Software Business** | **Corporate & Other** | **Total Consolidated** |
| Total revenues | $116071 | $0 | $116071 |
| Significant expenses (1) |  |  |  |
| *<u>Controllable</u>* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales and marketing | (28459) | 0 | (28459) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintenance | (7553) | 0 | (7553) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consulting | (14726) | 0 | (14726) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cloud | (11549) | 0 | (11549) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology | (30069) | 0 | (30069) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate resources | (20923) | 0 | (20923) |
| *<u>Non-Controllable</u>* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment losses on digital assets | 0 | (412084) | (412084) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital asset custody fees | 0 | (1746) | (1746) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation expense | (19394) | 0 | (19394) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payroll taxes on equity award exercises and vestings | (498) | 0 | (498) |
| Other segment items (2) | (6394) | (292) | (6686) |
| Interest expense, net (3) | 0 | (18129) | (18129) |
| Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment | 0 | (22933) | (22933) |
| Income tax benefit (4) | 6266 | 132238 | 138504 |
| Net income (loss) | $(17228) | $(322946) | $(340174) |
| Total assets, as of September 30, 2024 (5) | $591004 | $7752576 | $8343581 |

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|  | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025** |
|  | **Software Business** | **Corporate & Other** | **Total Consolidated** |
| Total revenues | $354245 | $0 | $354245 |
| Significant expenses (1) |  |  |  |
| *<u>Controllable</u>* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales and marketing | (74540) | 0 | (74540) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintenance | (20705) | 0 | (20705) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consulting | (34825) | 0 | (34825) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cloud | (49774) | 0 | (49774) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology | (67244) | 0 | (67244) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate resources | (53265) | (18150) | (71415) |
| *<u>Non-Controllable</u>* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized gain on digital assets | 0 | 12032356 | 12032356 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital asset custody fees | 0 | (14346) | (14346) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation expense | (32037) | (11007) | (43044) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payroll taxes on equity award exercises and vestings | (5426) | (833) | (6259) |
| Other segment items (2) | (15952) | 0 | (15952) |
| Interest income (expense), net (3) | 283 | (54176) | (53893) |
| Income tax benefit (expense) (4) | 81980 | (3428084) | (3346104) |
| Net income | $82740 | $8505760 | $8588500 |

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|  | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024** |
|  | **Software Business** | **Corporate & Other** | **Total Consolidated** |
| Total revenues | $342759 | $0 | $342759 |
| Significant expenses (1) | 0 |  |  |
| *<u>Controllable</u>* | 0 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales and marketing | (78037) | 0 | (78037) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintenance | (22103) | 0 | (22103) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consulting | (42676) | 0 | (42676) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cloud | (29776) | 0 | (29776) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology | (82927) | 0 | (82927) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate resources | (65137) | 0 | (65137) |
| *<u>Non-Controllable</u>* | 0 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment losses on digital assets | 0 | (783807) | (783807) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital asset custody fees | 0 | (3843) | (3843) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation expense | (57806) | 0 | (57806) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payroll taxes on equity award exercises and vestings | (11725) | 0 | (11725) |
| Other segment items (2) | (3298) | (826) | (4124) |
| Interest expense, net (3) | 0 | (45476) | (45476) |
| Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment | 0 | (22933) | (22933) |
| Income tax benefit (4) | 163989 | 247771 | 411760 |
| Net income (loss) | $113263 | $(609114) | $(495851) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)Significant expenses regularly provided to the CODM include both: (i) costs that the CODM considers to be "controllable", for which the Company can manage future expense via the budgeting process (e.g. salaries, commissions, travel and entertainment expenses, third party-service provider fees, etc.), and that support each specific function of the Software Business (i.e. sales and marketing, maintenance, consulting, cloud, technology, and corporate resources) and (ii) costs that the CODM considers to be "non-controllable", for which future expenses are primarily outside the Company's control, such as losses (gains) on digital assets, digital asset impairment, and custody fees, share-based compensation expense, and employer payroll taxes related to the exercise or vesting of certain awards under the Stock Incentive Plans.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)Other segment items for the Software Business are primarily related to foreign currency transaction gains and losses, costs supporting the Company's education function, one-time corporate initiatives, and certain expenses that are not easily allocable to specific functions. In 2024, other segment items for the Corporate & Other category are primarily related to third-party consulting and advisory fees.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)Interest expense, net is substantially related to interest expense on the Company's long-term debt arrangements, the proceeds from which were primarily used to purchase bitcoin.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4)Income tax effects allocated to the Corporate & Other category are related solely to transactions involving the Company's bitcoin or debt, including unrealized gains or losses on digital assets, digital asset impairment losses, interest expenses, gains and losses on debt extinguishments, share-based compensation expense, corporate resources (including personnel costs), and other third-party expenses.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5)Due to the adoption of ASU 2023-08, segment assets allocated to the Corporate & Other category as of September 30, 2025 included only the Company's digital assets. As of September 30, 2025, segment assets included the Company's digital assets and deferred tax assets primarily related to digital asset impairment losses and interest expense.

The following table presents total revenues and long-lived assets (in thousands) according to geographic region. Long-lived assets are comprised of right-of-use assets and property and equipment, net. The Corporate & Other category disclosed above is included within the U.S. region.

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| **Geographic regions:** | **U.S.** | **EMEA** | **Other Regions** | **Consolidated** |
| **Total revenues** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Three months ended September 30, 2025 | $74571 | $42257 | $11863 | $128691 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Three months ended September 30, 2024 | $63958 | $38952 | $13161 | $116071 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nine months ended September 30, 2025 | $203346 | $119583 | $31316 | $354245 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nine months ended September 30, 2024 | $192115 | $114273 | $36371 | $342759 |
| **Long-lived assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As of September 30, 2025 | $68691 | $3140 | $7354 | $79185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As of December 31, 2024 | $69767 | $3556 | $7564 | $80887 |

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The EMEA region includes operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The other regions include all other foreign countries, generally comprising Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, and Canada. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, Germany accounted for 10% or more of total consolidated revenues. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, no country accounted for 10% or more of total consolidated revenues.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, no individual customer accounted for 10% or more of total consolidated revenues.

**(13) Related Party Transactions** 

**Saylor Indemnification Agreements**

On June 24, 2022, concurrently with binding directors and officers ("D&Os") liability insurance policies (the "Initial Commercial Policies") with several third-party carriers, the Company and Michael J. Saylor, the Company's Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Chairman, entered into (i) an indemnification agreement (the "Excess Agreement") for Mr. Saylor to provide $10 million in excess indemnity coverage payable only after the exhaustion of the Initial Commercial Policies, and (ii) an indemnification agreement (the "Tail Agreement") for Mr. Saylor to provide $40 million in indemnity coverage for claims made at any time based on actions or omissions occurring prior to the inception date of the Initial Commercial Policies. The Company paid Mr. Saylor $600,000 for a one-year term under the Excess Agreement, and $150,000 for a 90-day term under the Tail Agreement. At the option of the Company, the Company was permitted to extend the term under the Tail Agreement for up to a total of twenty-three additional 90-day periods, for $150,000 per additional 90-day term. The Company elected to extend the term of the Tail Agreement for three consecutive additional 90-day periods and paid Mr. Saylor $150,000 for each extension.

On August 30, 2022, the Company bound additional D&O liability insurance policies (the "Excess Commercial Policies") with third-party carriers for excess coverage payable only after the exhaustion of the Initial Commercial Policies. Effective as of the same date, the Company and Mr. Saylor executed an amendment (the "Amendment") to the Excess Agreement to limit Mr. Saylor's obligation to provide indemnification under the Excess Agreement to claims made during the term of the Excess Agreement which arise from wrongful acts occurring upon or after the commencement of the Excess Agreement but prior to the effective date of the Amendment. In connection with the Amendment, Mr. Saylor refunded $489,863 to the Company, representing the pro rata portion of the $600,000 originally paid by the Company to Mr. Saylor under the Excess Agreement attributable to the period from the date of the Amendment through the end of the original term of the Excess Agreement.

On June 12, 2023, the Company bound new D&O liability insurance policies (the "2023 Commercial Policies") with third-party carriers that provide coverage substantially equivalent to the aggregate coverage provided under the Initial Commercial Policies and the Excess Commercial Policies for a policy period running from June 12, 2023 through June 12, 2024 except that the 2023 Commercial Policies also provide coverage for claims made with respect to wrongful acts or omissions occurring prior to the binding of the Initial Commercial

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Policies subject to exclusions with respect to claims previously noticed to and accepted by an earlier D&O insurer, claims related to acts or omissions giving rise to such claims, and demands, investigations, suits or other proceedings entered against an insured prior to June 24, 2022, as well as future interrelated wrongful acts.

On June 12, 2023, the Company entered into a new indemnification agreement with Mr. Saylor (the "2023 Tail Agreement") pursuant to which Mr. Saylor agreed to provide coverage that is similar to the coverage provided under the Tail Agreement, but only for matters excluded from coverage under the 2023 Commercial Policies for an initial one-year term for a payment of $157,000. Pursuant to the terms of the 2023 Tail Agreement, the Company elected to extend the term of the 2023 Tail Agreement for a period of one-year commencing on June 12, 2024, and paid Mr. Saylor $157,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the 2023 Commercial Policies were also extended for another policy year running from June 12, 2024 to June 12, 2025, on substantially the same terms, but with an increase in the aggregate indemnity coverage provided by the commercial carriers from $40 million to $60 million.

On June 12, 2025, the Company bound new D&O liability insurance policies (the "2025 Commercial Policies") with third-party carriers that provide $120 million in aggregate coverage for a policy period running from June 12, 2025 through June 12, 2026. The Company has determined that the 2025 Commercial Policies provide sufficient D&O coverage; accordingly, the 2023 Tail Agreement was not extended beyond June 12, 2025.

The Excess Agreement, Tail Agreement and other related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Saylor are described more fully in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

**Allocation Agreements**

On August 31, 2022, the District of Columbia (the "District"), through its Office of the Attorney General, filed a civil complaint in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia naming as defendants (i) Michael J. Saylor, the Chairman of the Company's board of directors and the Company's Executive Chairman, in his personal capacity, and (ii) the Company. The District sought, among other relief, monetary damages under the District's False Claims Act for the alleged failure of Mr. Saylor to pay personal income taxes to the District over a number of years together with penalties, interest, and treble damages. The complaint alleged in the sole claim against the Company that it violated the District's False Claims Act by conspiring to assist Mr. Saylor's alleged failure to pay personal income taxes. On May 31, 2024, the District, Mr. Saylor, and the Company stipulated to the entry of a Consent Order and Judgment ("Consent Order") with the court pursuant to which the District, upon receipt of all amounts due under the Consent Order, released Mr. Saylor and the Company from all claims and liabilities that the District asserted, could have asserted, or may assert in the future based on the conduct described in the complaints filed in the case.

In connection with the Consent Order, on May 31, 2024, the Company and Mr. Saylor entered into an agreement pursuant to which Mr. Saylor and the Company agreed that Mr. Saylor would pay $40,000,000 due to the District to settle the case and resolve the litigation with the District. Pursuant to a separate agreement between Mr. Saylor and the Company, Mr. Saylor paid this settlement amount to the District in full and the Company is not obligated to make any contribution to the settlement payment. On July 15, 2024, Mr. Saylor and the Company entered into a separate agreement with counsel to Tributum, LLC, the relator in the case ("Relator"), to resolve the amount due to such counsel in satisfaction of Relator's claims for statutory expenses, attorneys' fees and costs. Pursuant to the separate agreement between Mr. Saylor and the Company, Mr. Saylor paid this settlement amount in full and the Company is not obligated to make any contribution to this settlement payment.

**(14) Subsequent Events** 

**Digital asset purchases**

From October 1, 2025 through October 30, 2025, the Company has purchased approximately 1,137 bitcoins for $130.7 million, or approximately $114,995 per bitcoin.

**At-the-market offerings**

<u>ATM Updates</u>

During the period from October 1, 2025 through October 30, 2025, the Company engaged in the following activity under its at-the-market offering programs:

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| **ATM Program** | **Shares Sold** | **Net Proceeds (in millions)** | **Available for Issuance and Sale as of October 30, 2025 (in millions)** |
| STRF ATM | 486,385 shares of STRF Stock | $54.8 | $1663.9 |
| STRC ATM | 0 shares of STRC Stock | $- | $4200.0 |
| STRK ATM | 312,652 shares of STRK Stock | $28.2 | $20340.6 |
| STRD ATM | 217,542 shares of STRD Stock | $17.6 | $4133.8 |
| Common Stock ATM | 183,501 shares of class A common stock | $54.4 | $15854.4 |

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**Dividends on STRC Stock**

On October 30, 2025, the Company announced that its board of directors increased the monthly regular dividend rate per annum on STRC Stock from 10.25% to 10.50% effective for monthly periods commencing on or after November 1, 2025 and declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.875 per share payable on STRC Stock on November 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 15, 2025.

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**Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of** **Financial Condition and Results of Operations**

**Forward-Looking Information**

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this "Quarterly Report") contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact, including without limitation, certain statements regarding industry prospects and our results of operations or financial position, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The important factors discussed under "III. Risk Factor Updates" in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2025 and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are incorporated by reference herein, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made herein and presented elsewhere by management from time to time. Such forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Investors are warned that actual results may differ from management's expectations.

**Business Overview**

Strategy is the world's first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company. We are a publicly traded company that has adopted Bitcoin as our primary treasury reserve asset. By using proceeds from equity and debt financings, as well as cash flows from our operations, we strategically accumulate Bitcoin and advocate for its role as digital capital. Our treasury strategy is designed to provide investors varying degrees of economic exposure to Bitcoin by offering a range of securities, including equity and fixed-income instruments.

In addition, we provide industry-leading AI-powered enterprise analytics software, advancing our vision of Intelligence Everywhere. We leverage our development capabilities to explore innovation in Bitcoin applications, integrating analytics expertise with our commitment to digital asset growth. We believe our combination of operational excellence, strategic Bitcoin reserve, and focus on technological innovation positions us as a leader in both the digital asset and enterprise analytics sectors, offering a unique opportunity for long-term value creation.

***Our Bitcoin Strategy***

Our bitcoin strategy generally involves from time to time, subject to market conditions, (i) issuing debt or equity securities or engaging in other capital raising transactions with the objective of using the proceeds to purchase bitcoin and (ii) acquiring bitcoin with our liquid assets that exceed working capital requirements. We intend to fund further bitcoin acquisitions primarily through issuances of common stock and a variety of fixed-income instruments, including debt, convertible notes and preferred stock.

We view our bitcoin holdings as long-term holdings and expect to continue to accumulate bitcoin. We have not set any specific target for the amount of bitcoin we seek to hold, and we will continue to monitor market conditions in determining whether to engage in additional financings to purchase additional bitcoin. This overall strategy also contemplates that we may (i) periodically sell bitcoin for general corporate purposes or in connection with strategies that generate tax benefits in accordance with applicable law, (ii) enter into additional capital raising transactions that are collateralized by our bitcoin holdings, and (iii) consider pursuing strategies to create income streams or otherwise generate funds using our bitcoin holdings.

Additionally, we periodically engage in advocacy and educational activities regarding the continued acceptance and value of Bitcoin as an open, secure protocol for an internet-native digital capital asset, and we leverage our software development capabilities to explore innovation in Bitcoin applications.

Under our Treasury Reserve Policy, our treasury reserve assets consist of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments ("Cash Assets") held by us that exceed working capital requirements; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•bitcoin held by us, with bitcoin serving as the primary treasury reserve asset on an ongoing basis, subject to market conditions and anticipated needs of the business for Cash Assets.

We are not registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and stockholders do not have the protections associated with ownership of shares in a registered investment company, nor the protections afforded by the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936.

***Our Enterprise Analytics Software Strategy*** 

Strategy is a pioneer in AI-powered intelligence solutions delivering a comprehensive portfolio that addresses a wide spectrum of enterprise data challenges. We provide software and services designed to transform complex, fragmented data environments into unified, reliable information ecosystems that drive insight and action across organizations worldwide. Our vision is to drive growth and competitive advantage for our customers by delivering Intelligence Everywhere™.

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Strategy One™, our cloud-native analytics platform, powers some of the largest business intelligence deployments in the world. It delivers visualization, reporting, and embedded analytics capabilities across retail, banking, technology, manufacturing, insurance, consulting, healthcare, telecommunications, and the public sector. Complementing this, Strategy Mosaic™ is a universal intelligence layer that enables organizations to achieve a single source of truth across their data. It provides enterprises with consistent definitions and governance across data sources, regardless of where that data resides or which tools access it. AI-assisted data modeling hastens data product creation, while its intelligent architecture promotes accelerated performance for all workloads.

Integral to the Strategy portfolio are generative AI capabilities that are designed to automate and accelerate the deployment of AI-enabled applications across the enterprise. By making advanced analytics accessible through conversational AI, we provide non-technical users with timely, actionable insights for decision-making.

**Bitcoin Activity and Holdings**

***Bitcoin Acquisition Activity***

The following table presents a roll-forward of our bitcoin holdings, including additional information related to our bitcoin purchases, bitcoin sales (if any), unrealized loss (gain) on digital assets, digital asset impairment losses, and cumulative effect adjustments within the respective periods:

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|  | **Digital Asset Original Cost Basis <br>(in thousands)** | **Digital Asset Impairment Losses<br>(in thousands)** | **Digital Asset Carrying Value <br>(in thousands)** | **Approximate Number of Bitcoins Held** | **Approximate Average Purchase Price Per Bitcoin** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024 (before adoption of ASU 2023-08)** | $**27968248** | $**(4058875)** | $**23909373** | **447470** | $**62503** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU 2023-08 | 0 | 4058875 | 17881048 | 0 | 0 |
| **Balance immediately following adoption of ASU 2023-08** | $**27968248** | $**0** | $**41790421** | $**447470** | $**62503** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital asset purchases<br> (a) | 7661663 | n/a | 7661663 | 80715 | 94922 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized loss on digital assets |  | n/a | (5906005) |  |  |
| **Balance at March 31, 2025** | $**35629911** | n/a | $**43546079** | **528185** | $**67457** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital asset purchases<br> (b) | 6769205 | n/a | 6769205 | 69140 | 97906 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized gain on digital assets |  | n/a | 14047514 |  |  |
| **Balance at June 30, 2025** | $**42399116** | n/a | $**64362798** | **597325** | $**70982** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digital asset purchases<br> (c) | 4952080 | n/a | 4952080 | 42706 | 115959 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized gain on digital assets |  | n/a | 3890847 |  |  |
| **Balance at September 30, 2025** | $**47351196** | n/a | $**73205725** | **640031** | $**73983** |

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(a) In the first quarter of 2025, we purchased bitcoin using $4.37 billion of the net proceeds from sales under our Common Stock ATM then-in effect, $1.99 billion of the net proceeds from our issuance of the 2030B Convertible Notes, $593.7 million of the aggregate net proceeds from the initial public offering of our STRK Stock and sales under the STRK ATM, and $710.0 million of the net proceeds from the initial public offering of STRF Stock.

(b) In the second quarter of 2025, we purchased bitcoin using $5.19 billion of the net proceeds from sales under our Common Stock ATMs then-in effect, $979.7 million of the net proceeds from our initial public offering of STRD Stock, $163.0 million of the net proceeds from sales under the STRF ATM, and $438.0 million of the net proceeds from sales under the STRK ATM.

(c) In the third quarter of 2025, we purchased bitcoin using $209.5 million of the net proceeds from the STRF ATM, $153.1 million of the net proceeds from the STRK ATM, $48.5 million of the net proceeds from the STRD ATM, $2.07 billion of the net proceeds from the Common Stock ATM, and $2.47 billion of the net proceeds from the initial public offering of STRC Stock.

Our unrealized gains on digital assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 amounted to $3.89 billion and $12.03 billion, respectively, partially offset by $1.12 billion and $3.46 billion in deferred tax expense, respectively. See "Results of Operations – Bitcoin Impacts" additional information on unrealized gains and losses on digital assets.

***Bitcoin Holdings*** The following table shows the approximate number of bitcoins held at the end of each respective period, as well as market value calculations of our bitcoin holdings based on the lowest, highest, and ending market prices of one bitcoin on the Coinbase exchange (our principal market for bitcoin) for each respective quarter, as further defined below:

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|  | **Approximate Number of Bitcoins Held at End of Quarter** | **Lowest Market Price Per Bitcoin During Quarter (a)** | **Market Value of Bitcoin Held at End of Quarter Using Lowest Market Price (in thousands) (b)** | **Highest Market Price Per Bitcoin During Quarter (c)** | **Market Value of Bitcoin Held at End of Quarter Using Highest Market Price (in thousands) (d)** | **Market Price Per Bitcoin at End of Quarter (e)** | **Market Value of Bitcoin Held at End of Quarter Using Ending Market Price (in thousands) (f)** |
| December 31, 2024 | 447470 | $58863.90 | $26339829 | $108388.88 | $48500772 | $93390.21 | $41789317 |
| March 31, 2025 | 528185 | $76555.00 | $40435222 | $109358.01 | $57761287 | $82444.71 | $43546079 |
| June 30, 2025 | 597325 | $74420.69 | $44453357 | $112000.00 | $66900427 | $107751.68 | $64362798 |
| September 30, 2025 | 640031 | $105119.70 | $67279817 | $124533.00 | $79704922 | $114378.49 | $73205725 |

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(a)The "Lowest Market Price Per Bitcoin During Quarter" represents the lowest market price for one bitcoin reported on the Coinbase exchange during the respective quarter, without regard to when we purchased any of our bitcoin.

(b)The "Market Value of Bitcoin Held at End of Quarter Using Lowest Market Price" represents a mathematical calculation consisting of the lowest market price for one bitcoin reported on the Coinbase exchange during the respective quarter multiplied by the number of bitcoins we held at the end of the applicable period.

(c)The "Highest Market Price Per Bitcoin During Quarter" represents the highest market price for one bitcoin reported on the Coinbase exchange during the respective quarter, without regard to when we purchased any of our bitcoin.

(d)The "Market Value of Bitcoin Held at End of Quarter Using Highest Market Price" represents a mathematical calculation consisting of the highest market price for one bitcoin reported on the Coinbase exchange during the respective quarter multiplied by the number of bitcoins we held at the end of the applicable period.

(e)The "Market Price Per Bitcoin at End of Quarter" represents the market price of one bitcoin on the Coinbase exchange at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the last day of the respective quarter.

(f)The "Market Value of Bitcoin Held at End of Quarter Using Ending Market Price" represents a mathematical calculation consisting of the market price of one bitcoin on the Coinbase exchange at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the last day of the respective quarter multiplied by the number of bitcoins we held at the end of the applicable period.

The amounts reported as "Market Value" in the above table represent only a mathematical calculation consisting of the price for one bitcoin reported on the Coinbase exchange (our principal market for bitcoin) in each scenario defined above multiplied by the number of bitcoins held by us at the end of the applicable period. Bitcoin and bitcoin markets may be subject to manipulation and the spot price of bitcoin may be subject to fraud and manipulation. Accordingly, the Market Value amounts reported above may not accurately represent fair market value, and the actual fair market value of our bitcoin may be different from such amounts and such deviation may be material. Moreover, (i) the bitcoin market historically has been characterized by significant volatility in price, limited liquidity and trading volumes compared to sovereign currencies markets, relative anonymity, a developing regulatory landscape, potential susceptibility to market abuse and manipulation, compliance and internal control failures at exchanges, and various other risks that are, or may be, inherent in its entirely electronic, virtual form and decentralized network and (ii) we may not be able to sell our bitcoins at the Market Value amounts indicated above, at the market price as reported on the Coinbase exchange (our principal market for bitcoin) on the date of sale, or at all.

As of October 30, 2025, we held approximately 641,167 bitcoins, all of which are unencumbered, and which had an aggregate market value of $68.28 billion as of October 30, 2025 (based on the market price of $106,490 of one bitcoin as reported on the Coinbase exchange as of October 30, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

We hold our bitcoin with regulated custodians that have duties to safeguard our private keys. We continually seek to engage additional custodians to achieve a greater degree of diversification in the custody of our bitcoin as the extent of potential risk of loss is dependent, in part, on the degree of diversification. Our custodial services contracts do not restrict our ability to reallocate our bitcoin among our custodians. See "III. Risk Factor Updates—Risks Related to Our Bitcoin Strategy and Holdings— We face risks relating to the custody of our bitcoin, including the loss or destruction of private keys required to access our bitcoin and cyberattacks or other data loss relating to our bitcoin" in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2025. As of October 30, 2025, our bitcoin is held with the following custodians:

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| **Custodian** | **Number of Bitcoin Custodied (1)** | **Bitcoin Custodied (%)** |
| Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC | 330809 | 51.6% |
| Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. | 223278 | 34.8% |
| Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC | 87081 | 13.6% |
| (1) Amounts shown are rounded to the nearest bitcoin |  |  |

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**Capital Markets Activity**

Consistent with our Treasury Reserve Policy and bitcoin strategy, we use the vast majority of our cash, including cash generated from capital raising transactions, to acquire bitcoin. We fund our purchases of bitcoin primarily from proceeds of our offerings of our class A common stock and various preferred stock instruments. We have also previously used proceeds from offerings of convertible notes and senior secured notes, and a loan secured by bitcoin, to purchase bitcoin, and we may incur additional indebtedness in the future, including for the purpose of purchasing bitcoin.

We offer multiple types of securities to obtain broad access to equity and credit investors. We intentionally structure our preferred stock instruments to target investors interested in gaining economic exposure to bitcoin across a wide spectrum of yield, duration and risk tolerance preferences. For example, we believe we have designed each of our outstanding preferred stock instruments to appeal to a different type of investor as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**STRF Stock**: income-focused investors with lower risk tolerance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**STRC Stock**: income-focused investors seeking short duration;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**STRK Stock:** investors seeking yield with greater potential for price appreciation (due to the convertibility feature of STRK Stock); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**STRD Stock:** investors seeking higher yields.

We may offer additional preferred stock instruments in the future that target other market participants.

We believe offering a range of securities, including equity and fixed income instruments, enables us to flexibly access a broad spectrum of investors, which in turn enables us to execute on our strategy of acquiring bitcoin in a manner we believe to be accretive to common stockholders on a per share basis.

The type and amount of securities that we may issue and sell from time to time depend on a variety of factors, many of which are outside our control, including market conditions and demand for our instruments, our overall level of indebtedness, and the amount and timing of interest and dividend payments that we expect to make. In evaluating our capital markets transactions, we consider numerous factors, including, but not limited to the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Accretion to common shareholders**: We consider whether the contemplated issuance and related bitcoin purchases are expected to increase our bitcoin per share ("BPS") key performance indicator ("KPI") and support our BTC Yield (as defined below) KPI over relevant horizons after considering dilution (if any), cash obligations, fees and execution costs. For example, purchasing bitcoin using proceeds from offerings of class A common stock would be expected to generate a lower BTC Yield than purchasing bitcoin using proceeds from offerings of non-convertible preferred stock instruments at the outset, but we are not required to pay any dividends on our common stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Existing and potential market demand**: For new issuances of preferred stock and other novel instruments, we assess investor demand and aim to structure instruments that we believe will appeal to target market segments. As noted above, we structured each of our current preferred stock instruments to target a different market segment, which we base in part on feedback received from market soundings and other investor communications;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Cost of capital:** For instruments with dividend or interest obligations, we assess all-in cost (cash and potential dilution). For example, we evaluate the all-in cost of offerings of preferred stock instruments to include our dividend obligations as we expect to pay those dividends with the proceeds from the issuance of additional securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Leverage and asset coverage:** We assess the impact of our offerings on our leverage profile and capital structure. For example, STRF Stock is our most senior preferred stock instrument, and offerings of STRF Stock increase the aggregate claims to our assets on liquidation and payments of dividends of STRF Stock above more junior preferred stock instruments, while increasing the economic leverage of our class A common stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Valuation discipline:** For common equity, among other factors, we calibrate issuance to valuation references with respect to our bitcoin holdings;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Market capacity:** We assess demand and pacing (e.g., at-the-market offering capacity relative to trading volumes, or bookbuilding indications for underwritten transactions); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Balance sheet resilience and flexibility:** We evaluate capital markets transactions against long-term liquidity and stress scenarios.

We do not weigh these considerations uniformly, and not all are applicable to every offering. These considerations also vary across our instrument portfolio, market conditions, liquidity needs, and strategic considerations. There may also be other unforeseen considerations with respect to future offerings. In all cases, we have significant discretion in evaluating these and other considerations and executing on our capital markets transactions.

*Equity Offerings*

The following table sets forth total shares sold and total net proceeds received from shares sold under our initial public and at-the-market offerings for the periods indicated:

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|  | **Three Months Ended September 30,** | **Three Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024 (1)** | **2025** | **2024 (1)** |
| **Number of shares sold (2)** |  |  |  |  |
| STRF Stock | 1881542 | n/a | 11948292 | n/a |
| STRC Stock | 28011111 | n/a | 28011111 | n/a |
| STRK Stock | 1404499 | n/a | 13605866 | n/a |
| STRD Stock | 557441 | n/a | 12322141 | n/a |
| Class A common stock | 5712041 | 8048449 | 32562256 | 10000069 |
| **Net proceeds received from shares sold (in thousands) (2)** |  |  |  |  |
| STRF Stock | $217434 | n/a | $1091342 | n/a |
| STRC Stock | 2473800 | n/a | 2473800 | n/a |
| STRK Stock | 152824 | n/a | 1193240 | n/a |
| STRD Stock | 48462 | n/a | 1027948 | n/a |
| Class A common stock | 2199360 | 1105141 | 11847257 | 1242293 |
| Total net proceeds | $5091880 | $1105141 | $17633587 | $1242293 |

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(1) On August 7, 2024, we completed a 10-for-1 stock split of our class A and class B common stock. See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for further information. As a result of the stock split, all applicable share and per share information presented in this table for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.

(2) Includes shares sold and net proceeds received from shares sold under our initial public offerings of our Preferred Stock and at-the-market equity offerings of our class A common stock and Preferred Stock for the periods indicated. See Note 9, Redeemable Preferred Stock, for additional information on the initial public offerings of our Preferred Stock.

The following table sets forth total shares sold and total net proceeds received from shares sold under our at-the-market equity offering programs for the periods indicated:

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|  | **Three Months Ended September 30,** | **Three Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024 (a)** | **2025** | **2024 (a)** |
| **Number of shares sold pursuant to at-the market offerings** |  |  |  |  |
| STRF ATM | 1881542 | n/a | 3448292 | n/a |
| STRC ATM | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| STRK ATM | 1404499 | n/a | 6305866 | n/a |
| STRD ATM | 557441 | n/a | 557441 | n/a |
| Common Stock ATMs | 5712041 | 8048449 | 32562256 | 10000069 |
| **Net proceeds received from shares sold pursuant to at-the-market offerings (in thousands)** |  |  |  |  |
| STRF ATM | $217434 | n/a | $380468 | n/a |
| STRC ATM | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a |
| STRK ATM | 152824 | n/a | 630014 | n/a |
| STRD ATM | 48462 | n/a | 48462 | n/a |
| Common Stock ATMs | 2199360 | 1105141 | 11847257 | 1242293 |
| Total net proceeds | $2618080 | $1105141 | $12906201 | $1242293 |

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(a) On August 7, 2024, we completed a 10-for-1 stock split of our class A and class B common stock. See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for further information. As a result of the stock split, all applicable share and per share information presented in this table for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.

See Note 9, Redeemable Preferred Stock and Note 11, At-the-Market Offerings, to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information. Refer to Note 14, Subsequent Events, for Preferred Stock ATM activity for the period from October 1, 2025 through October 30, 2025.

*Debt Offerings*

The following table sets forth the aggregate net proceeds (in thousands) from issuances of our Convertible Notes for the periods indicated:

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|  | **Three Months Ended September 30,** | **Three Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Net proceeds** |  |  |  |  |
| 2028 Convertible Notes | $0 | $997375 | $0 | $997375 |
| 2030A Convertible Notes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 782000 |
| 2030B Convertible Notes | 0 | 0 | 1984852 | 0 |
| 2031 Convertible Notes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 592567 |
| 2032 Convertible Notes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 786000 |
| **Total net proceeds** | $0 | $997375 | $1984852 | $3157942 |

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In addition, in June 2025, we entered into a loan agreement that provides for aggregate borrowings of up to $31.1 million, available in multiple tranches, and bearing interest, with respect to each tranche, at a variable rate equal to the one-year Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 4.24%. The loan will mature in December 2026. As of September 30, 2025, the loan had a net carrying value of $20.8 million, and an outstanding principal balance of $21.1 million.

For additional information on our Convertible Notes, see Note 5, Long-term Debt, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report as well as Note 8, Long-term Debt, to the Consolidated Financial Statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

**Bitcoin KPIs**

We seek to increase BPS by growing our bitcoin holdings faster than Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding (defined below) through a combination of bitcoin acquisitions and disciplined use of equity and credit markets. To assess achievement of this strategy, we monitor and review the following KPIs:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Bitcoin Per Share (BPS)** is a KPI that represents the ratio between our bitcoin holdings and Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding, expressed in terms of Satoshis, where:

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o"Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding" refers to the aggregate of our Basic Shares Outstanding as of the dates presented plus all additional shares that would result from the assumed conversion of all outstanding convertible notes and convertible preferred stock, exercise of all outstanding stock option awards, and settlement of all outstanding restricted stock units and performance stock units as of such dates. Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding is not calculated using the treasury method and does not take into account any vesting conditions (in the case of equity awards), the exercise price of any stock option awards or any contractual conditions limiting convertibility of convertible debt instruments.

o"Basic Shares Outstanding" reflects the actual class A common stock and class B common stock outstanding as of the dates presented. For purposes of this calculation, outstanding shares of such stock are deemed to include shares, if any, that (A) were sold under at-the-market equity offering programs, or (B) were to be issued pursuant to (i) options that had been exercised, (ii) restricted stock units that have vested or (iii) conversion requests received with respect to convertible securities, but which in each case were pending issuance as of the dates presented.

oA "Satoshi" or a "Sat" is one one-hundred-millionth of one bitcoin, currently the smallest indivisible unit of a bitcoin.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**BTC Yield** represents the percentage change in BPS from the beginning of a period to the end of the period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**BTC Gain** represents the number of bitcoins held by us at the beginning of a period multiplied by the BTC Yield for the period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**BTC $ Gain** represents the dollar value of the BTC Gain calculated by multiplying the BTC Gain by the market price of bitcoin. For determining BTC $ Gain on a quarter-to-date or year-to-date basis, unless otherwise specified, we use the current market price of bitcoin. For determining BTC $ Gain for a past fiscal year or other past period, we use the market price of bitcoin as of 4:00pm ET as reported on the Coinbase exchange on the last day of the applicable period. We use these market prices of bitcoin for this calculation solely for the purpose of facilitating this illustrative calculation.

The following tables present our bitcoin holdings, Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding, BPS and the price of bitcoin as of the dates indicated below, and the change in each for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2025:

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|  | **As of June 30, 2025** | **Change (#)** | **As of September 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2024** | **Change (#)** | **As of September 30, 2024** |
| Number of Bitcoin Held | 597325 | 42705 | 640031 | 226331 | 25889 | 252220 |
| Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding (in thousands) | 314216 | 5824 | 320040 | 221670 | 13377 | 235047 |
| BPS | 190100 | 9884 | 199984 | 102102 | 5204 | 107306 |
| Bitcoin Price ($) | 107752 | 6627 | 114378 | 61927 | 1536 | 63463 |

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|  | **As of December 31, 2024** | **Change (#)** | **As of September 30, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2023** | **Change (#)** | **As of September 30, 2024** |
| Number of Bitcoin Held | 447470 | 192560 | 640031 | 189150 | 63070 | 252220 |
| Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding (in thousands) | 281735 | 38305 | 320040 | 207636 | 27411 | 235047 |
| BPS | 158826 | 41158 | 199984 | 91097 | 16209 | 107306 |
| Bitcoin Price ($) | 93390 | 20988 | 114378 | 42531 | 20932 | 63463 |

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The following tables present our BTC Yield, BTC Gain, and BTC $ Gain for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2025:

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|  | **Three Months Ended September 30,** | **Three Months Ended September 30,** | **Three Months Ended September 30,** |  | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** |  | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** |
| BTC Yield | 5.2% | 5.1% | 0.1% | (1) | 25.9% | 17.8% | 8.1% |
| BTC Gain | 31058 | 11535 | 169% |  | 115956 | 33657 | 245% |
| BTC $ Gain (in millions, except percentages) | $3552 | $732 | 385% |  | $13263 | $2136 | 521% |

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(1) Represents the absolute change between the periods presented.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**BTC Yield*:*** We achieved BTC Yield of 5.2% and 25.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to 5.1% and 17.8% during the same periods in the prior year, as applicable, primarily due to an acceleration of our bitcoin acquisitions and a change in mix of dilutive versus non-dilutive capital markets activity compared to the same periods from the prior year.

o*Three-months ended September 30*: We acquired 42,705 bitcoin (increasing our total holdings to 640,031) during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 25,889 bitcoin during the three months ended September 30,

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2024 (increasing our total holdings to 252,220). Of the approximately $5.1 billion we raised from capital markets activity during the three months ended September 30, 2025, approximately $2.3 billion was attributable to issuances under the STRK ATM and Common Stock ATMs, which resulted in an increase of approximately 5.8 million shares in Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding (bringing our total Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding to approximately 320.0 million as of September 30, 2025), while approximately $2.8 billion was attributable to issuances under the STRF ATM and STRD ATM and the initial public offering of STRC Stock, none of which increased Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding. In comparison, the $2.1 billion we raised from capital markets activity during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to issuances under our Common Stock ATMs and of our 2028 Convertible Notes, which resulted in an increase of approximately 13.4 million shares in Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding (bringing our total Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding to approximately 235.0 million as of September 30, 2024). Additionally, we used approximately $523.9 million of the proceeds from the offering of our 2028 Convertible Notes to repay the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest of our 2028 Senior Secured Notes, which increased Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding without a corresponding increase to our bitcoin holdings during the three months ended September 30, 2024. We also utilized our Common Stock ATM to pay dividends on our preferred stock, which increased Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding without a corresponding increase to our bitcoin holdings during the three months ended September 30, 2025. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources – Contractual and Other Obligations" for additional information.

o*Nine*-*months ended September 30:* We acquired 192,561 bitcoin (increasing our total holdings to 640,031) during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 63,070 bitcoin during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (increasing our total holdings to 252,220). Of the approximately $19.7 billion we raised from capital markets activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, approximately $15.0 billion was attributable to issuances under the STRK ATM and Common Stock ATMs, the issuance of the 2030B Convertible Notes and the initial public offering of STRK Stock, which resulted in an increase of approximately 38.3 million shares in Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding (bringing our total Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding to approximately 320.0 million as of September 30, 2025), while approximately $4.7 billion was attributable to issuances under the STRF ATM and STRD ATM and the initial public offerings of STRF Stock, STRC Stock and STRD Stock, which did not increase Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding. In comparison, the $4.5 billion we raised from capital markets activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to issuances under our Common Stock ATMs and of our 2028 Convertible Notes, 2030A Convertible Notes, 2031 Convertible Notes and 2032 Convertible Notes, which resulted in an increase of approximately 27.4 million shares in Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding (bringing our total Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding to approximately 235.0 million Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding as of September 30, 2024). Additionally, we used approximately $523.9 million of the proceeds from our offering of our 2028 Convertible Notes to repay the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest on our 2028 Senior Secured Notes, which increased Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding without a corresponding increase to our bitcoin holdings during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. We also utilized our Common Stock ATMs to pay dividends on our preferred stock, which increased Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding without a corresponding increase to our bitcoin holdings during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources –Contractual and Other Obligations" for additional information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**BTC Gain:** We achieved BTC Gain of 31,058 and 115,956 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to 11,535 and 33,657 during the same periods in the prior year, as applicable, primarily due to an increase in our bitcoin holdings as of the beginning of each applicable period in 2025 compared to the beginning of each applicable period in 2024 (as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, we held 597,325 and 226,331 bitcoin, respectively; as of December 31, 2023 and 2024, we held 189,150 and 447,470 bitcoin, respectively), as well as an increase in our BTC Yield for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the prior year period, as set forth above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**BTC $ Gain:** We achieved BTC $ Gain of approximately $3.552 billion and $13.263 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to approximately $732.0 million and $2.136 billion during the same periods in the prior year, as applicable, primarily due to an increase in bitcoin price from $63,463 as of September 30, 2024 to $114,378 as of September 30, 2025, as well as an increase in BTC Gain compared to the same periods in the prior year, as set forth above.

See "Important Information about KPIs" for additional information about these KPIs, including their purposes and limitations and for the calculation of Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding.

**Factors Impacting Results**

We believe the following key factors have previously had, and may continue to have, material impacts to our financial results and liquidity, and our ability to achieve our business objectives:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Bitcoin:** 

o*Financial results.* Bitcoin is a highly volatile asset that has traded below $60,000 per bitcoin and above $120,000 per bitcoin on the Coinbase exchange (our principal market for bitcoin) in the 12 months preceding September 30, 2025. Although we continue to initially record our bitcoin purchases at cost, upon adoption of ASU 2023-08 on January 1, 2025, any subsequent increases or decreases in fair value are recognized as incurred in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the fair value of our bitcoin is reflected within the Consolidated Balance Sheets each reporting period-end. Due to the volatility of bitcoin, and our substantial holdings of bitcoin, we expect changes in the market value of bitcoin to materially impact our results.

o*Bitcoin risks.* Bitcoin is a digital asset, which is a novel asset class that is subject to significant legal, commercial, regulatory and technical uncertainty. Holding bitcoin does not generate any cash flows and involves custodial fees and other costs. Additionally, the price of bitcoin has historically experienced significant price volatility, and a significant decrease in the price of bitcoin would adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Our strategy of acquiring and holding bitcoin also exposes us to counterparty risks with respect to the custody of our bitcoin, cybersecurity risks, and other risks inherent to holding a digital asset. In particular, we are subject to the risk that, if our private keys with respect to our digital assets are lost or destroyed or other similar circumstances or events occur, we may lose some or all of our digital assets, which could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Capital markets activity and conditions:** 

o*Source of capital.* We rely substantially on the availability of equity and debt capital markets to fund our preferred stock dividend obligations, interest expense, and other financial obligations. As such, we are subject to risks relating to the availability of capital to us on favorable terms or at all.

o*Preferred stock dividend obligations.* Our outstanding preferred stock creates recurring and potentially variable cash obligations that can reduce funds available for operations, product investment, and debt service. In addition, any deferred dividends on certain of our preferred stock would accrue and compound, including at increasing rates in the case of STRF Stock, which could increase future cash outlays, while STRC Stock's board-set variable rate can change monthly, introducing additional uncertainty to dividend expense.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Tax:**

o*Deferred tax liability.* Since adopting ASU 2023-08, we are no longer required to account for our bitcoin under a cost-less-impairment accounting model and we no longer record a deferred tax asset related to bitcoin impairment losses. Instead, we establish a deferred tax liability if the market value of bitcoin at the reporting date is greater than the average cost basis of our bitcoin holdings at such reporting date, and any subsequent increases or decreases in the market value of bitcoin will increase or decrease the deferred tax liability.

o*Legal and regulatory developments.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪*CAMT:* On September 30, 2025, the Treasury and the IRS issued the Interim Guidance which, in relevant part, clarifies that a corporation may disregard unrealized gains and losses on its digital asset holdings when computing AFSI for purposes of determining whether it is subject to the 15% CAMT under the IRA. The Treasury and IRS intend to issue revised proposed regulations similar to this Interim Guidance. As previously disclosed, pursuant to the Interim Guidance, we plan to exclude our unrealized gains and losses on our bitcoin holdings from the calculation of our AFSI for purposes of determining whether we are subject to CAMT. As a result, we no longer expect to become subject to CAMT due to unrealized gains on our bitcoin holdings.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪*OBBBA:* On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted in the U.S., introducing several changes to corporate taxation. These changes include modifications to capitalization of research and development expenses, limitations on deductions for interest expense, accelerated fixed asset depreciation, and adjustments to the international tax framework. The legislation did not have a material impact to our income tax expense or effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and we do not expect it to have a material impact on our 2025 financial statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Software business:** 

o*On-premise to cloud subscription.* The ongoing transition from on-premise perpetual licenses to cloud subscriptions has resulted, and is expected to continue to result, in shifts in payment patterns and revenue recognition from upfront to ratable, creating variability in reported revenue, operating results and cash flows. As part of this shift, although during the three months ended September 30, 2025, product license revenues increased primarily due to a settlement fee from

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a customer totaling $11 million for past usage and transition support resulting in us recognizing $9.3 million of this amount as license revenue during such period, product license revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 declined and we expect them to continue to decline in future periods as we no longer market new perpetual licenses and product support revenues have decreased as customers migrate to cloud subscriptions in lieu of renewing legacy support contracts.

o*Deferred revenue and advance payments.* Deferred revenue and advance payments represent amounts received or due from our customers before we transfer our software or services to the customer. For multi-year service contract arrangements, we generally invoice no more than one year in advance of services and record deferred revenue only for invoiced amounts. Revenue is subsequently recognized in the period(s) in which control of the software or services is transferred to the customer. The portions of multi-year contracts that will be invoiced in the future are not presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in "Accounts receivable, net" and "Deferred revenue and advance payments" and instead are included in the remaining performance obligation disclosure below.

See "III. Risk Factor Updates" in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2025 and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information regarding the risks relating to our bitcoin holdings and strategy, bitcoin generally, our securities and capital markets activities, our operations, and other important risk factors, the materialization of any of which could materially impact our results and liquidity.

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**Results of Operations**

The following table sets forth certain operating highlights (in thousands) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** |
| **Revenues:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Product licenses | $17373 | $11087 | 56.7% | $31820 | $33311 | -4.5% |
| Subscription services | 45972 | 27800 | 65.4% | 123899 | 74846 | 65.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total product licenses and subscription services | 63345 | 38887 | 62.9% | 155719 | 108157 | 44.0% |
| Product support | 51118 | 61015 | -16.2% | 155728 | 185440 | -16.0% |
| Other services | 14228 | 16169 | -12.0% | 42798 | 49162 | -12.9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total revenues** | **128691** | **116071** | **10.9%** | **354245** | **342759** | **3.4%** |
| **Cost of revenues:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Product licenses | 632 | 769 | -17.8% | 2765 | 2130 | 29.8% |
| Subscription services | 19594 | 11454 | 71.1% | 49929 | 29618 | 68.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total product licenses and subscription services | 20226 | 12223 | 65.5% | 52694 | 31748 | 66.0% |
| Product support | 7157 | 8572 | -16.5% | 21802 | 25312 | -13.9% |
| Other services | 10630 | 13554 | -21.6% | 33238 | 38239 | -13.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total cost of revenues** | **38013** | **34349** | **10.7%** | **107734** | **95299** | **13.0%** |
| **Gross profit** | **90678** | **81722** | **11.0%** | **246511** | **247460** | **-0.4%** |
| **Operating expenses:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Sales and marketing | 29908 | 35414 | -15.5% | 91131 | 103116 | -11.6% |
| Research and development | 22602 | 33301 | -32.1% | 71096 | 92795 | -23.4% |
| General and administrative | 38173 | 33505 | 13.9% | 115220 | 104300 | 10.5% |
| Unrealized gain on digital assets | (3890847) | 0 | n/a | (12032356) | 0 | n/a |
| Digital asset impairment losses | 0 | 412084 | n/a | 0 | 783807 | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total operating expenses** | **(3800164)** | **514304** | **NM** | **(11754909)** | **1084018** | **NM** |
| **Income (loss) from operations** | $**3890842** | $**(432582)** | **NM** | $**12001420** | $**(836558)** | **NM** |

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For the results of operations we have included the respective percentage of changes, unless greater than 100% or less than (100)%, in which case we have denoted such changes as not meaningful (NM).

***Bitcoin Impacts***

*Unrealized gains associated with digital assets and digital asset impairment losses* 

The following table sets forth the unrealized gains on our digital assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and impairment losses on our digital assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** |  | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |  |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **%** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **%** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **Change** | **2025** | **2024** | **Change** |
| Unrealized gain on digital assets | $(3890847) | $0 | n/a | $(12032356) | $0 | n/a |
| Digital asset impairment losses | $0 | $412084 | n/a | $0 | $783807 | n/a |

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Although we continue to initially record our bitcoin purchases at cost, upon adoption of ASU 2023-08 on January 1, 2025, any subsequent increases or decreases in fair value are recognized as incurred in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the fair value of our bitcoin is reflected within the Consolidated Balance Sheets each reporting period-end. Due to the volatility of bitcoin, and our substantial holdings of bitcoin, we expect changes in the market value of bitcoin to materially impact our results.

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We did not sell any of our digital assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.

***Software Business Impacts***

*Revenues*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Product licenses revenues*.*** Product license revenues are derived from fees earned for licensing our business intelligence software to customers on a term or perpetual basis, for installation either on-premises or in a customer-managed public cloud environment. Product license revenue is recognized at the point when control to the license is transferred to the customer. Product license revenues increased $6.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to fees from a one-time settlement, partially offset by an overall decrease in the volume of deals as we continue to promote our cloud subscription services offerings to new and existing customers. Product license revenues decreased $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in the volume of deals.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Subscription services revenues*.*** Subscription services revenues are derived from our Cloud subscription service and are recognized ratably over the service period in the contract. Subscription services revenues increased $18.2 million and $49.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to conversions to cloud-based subscriptions from existing on-premises customers, a net increase in the use of subscription services by existing customers, and sales contracts with new customers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Product support revenues*.*** Product support revenues are derived from providing technical software support and software updates and upgrades to customers. Product support revenues are recognized ratably over the term of the contract, which is generally one year. Product support revenues decreased $9.9 million and $29.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to existing customers converting from on-premises product licenses with support contracts to our Cloud subscription services offerings and non-renewals of existing support contracts.

*Costs of Revenue*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Cost of Revenues*.*** Cost of revenues increased $3.7 million and $12.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, driven primarily by an increase in subscription services cost of revenues due to higher cloud-hosting costs from increased customer and internal usage and subcontractor expenses, partially offset by lower personnel costs due to headcount reductions and forfeitures of certain equity incentive awards.

*Operating Expenses*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Sales and marketing expenses*.*** Sales and marketing expenses consist of personnel costs, commissions, and costs related to office facilities, travel, advertising, public relations programs, and promotional events, such as trade shows, seminars, and technical conferences. Sales and marketing expenses decreased $5.5 million and $12.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to a decrease in personnel costs primarily attributable to a decrease in average staffing levels and forfeiture of certain equity incentive awards, partially offset by an increase in commissions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Research and development expenses*.*** Research and development expenses consist of the personnel costs for our software engineering personnel and related overhead costs. Research and development expenses decreased $10.7 million and $21.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in personnel costs primarily attributable to a decrease in average staffing levels and forfeiture of certain equity incentive awards, partially offset by increased cloud-hosting costs used for internal development and testing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**General and administrative expenses.** General and administrative expenses consist of personnel and related overhead costs, and other costs of our executive, finance, human resources, information systems, and administrative departments, as well as third-party consulting, legal, and other professional fees, and third-party costs associated with our digital asset holdings. General and administrative expenses increased $4.7 million and $10.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to higher bitcoin custody fees, advocacy expenses, and public filing costs, partially offset by a reduction in personnel costs, primarily from lower payroll taxes related to stock option exercises, and decreased legal fees.

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***Interest Expense Impacts***

Interest expense, net, primarily relates to the contractual interest expense and amortization of issuance costs related to our long-term debt arrangements. The following table sets forth interest expense, net (in thousands) for the periods indicated:

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** | **Nine Months Ended** |
|  | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Interest expense, net: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2025 Convertible Notes | $0 | $38 | $0 | $3865 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2027 Convertible Notes | 0 | 1012 | 401 | 3033 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 Convertible Notes | 2627 | 320 | 7874 | 320 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2029 Convertible Notes | 1820 | 0 | 5457 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2030A Convertible Notes | 2236 | 2224 | 6699 | 5013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2030B Convertible Notes | 1250 | 0 | 3012 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2031 Convertible Notes | 1936 | 1929 | 5802 | 4133 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2032 Convertible Notes | 5176 | 5159 | 15516 | 5904 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 Secured Notes | 0 | 7738 | 0 | 23915 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other interest (income) expense, net | 3845 | (291) | 9132 | (707) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest expense, net | $18890 | $18129 | $53893 | $45476 |

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**Other (Expense) Income, Net**

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, other expense, net, of $0.7 million and $12.9 million, respectively, was comprised primarily of foreign currency transaction net losses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, other expense, net, of $5.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively, was comprised primarily of foreign currency transaction net losses.

**Income Taxes**

We recorded a provision for income taxes of $3.35 billion on a pretax income of $11.93 billion that resulted in an effective tax rate of 28.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to a benefit from income taxes of $411.8 million on a pretax loss of $907.6 million that resulted in an effective tax rate of 45.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, our provision for income taxes primarily related to the tax effect of the unrealized gain on digital assets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our benefit from income taxes primarily related to (i) a tax benefit related to share-based compensation (including the income tax effects of exercises of stock options and vesting of share-settled restricted stock units) and (ii) a tax benefit from an increase in our deferred tax asset related to the impairment on our bitcoin holdings.

As of September 30, 2025, we had a valuation allowance of $0.5 million primarily related to our deferred tax assets related to foreign tax credits in certain jurisdictions. As of September 30, 2025, we had deferred tax liabilities with respect to the unrealized gain on our bitcoin holdings of approximately $7.43 billion. Our deferred tax liabilities are partially offset by deferred tax assets, such as net operating losses and capitalized research and development costs. If the market value of bitcoin declines in future periods, our deferred tax liability with respect to the unrealized gain on our bitcoin holdings will decrease, and we may be required to establish additional valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets. Such increases in valuation allowances could materially and adversely affect net income in periods in which such charges are incurred. We routinely consider actions necessary to preserve or utilize tax attributes. We will continue to regularly assess the realizability of deferred tax assets.

Our effective tax rate may fluctuate due to changes in our domestic and foreign earnings and losses, material discrete tax items, or a combination of these factors resulting from transactions or events.

See "Factors Impacting Results – Tax" for a for a discussion of tax factors which have had, and may continue to have, a significant impact on our results.

**Deferred Revenue and Advance Payments** 

*Total deferred revenue and advance payments.* Total deferred revenue and advance payments decreased $38.9 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, primarily due to (i) a decrease in deferred product support revenue due to the timing of product support renewals and increased conversions from on-premises to subscription services contracts, partially offset by (ii) an increase in deferred subscription services revenue from new subscription service contracts with existing on-premises customer and new customers. Total deferred revenue and advance payments increased $13.3 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to September 30, 2024, primarily due to (i) an increase in deferred revenue from new subscription services contracts, partially offset by (ii) a decrease in deferred product support revenue from existing customers migrating from on-premises to subscription services contracts.

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Current deferred revenue and advance payments decreased $37.3 million and increased $16.2 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024, respectively. Non-current deferred revenue and advance payments decreased $1.5 million and $2.9 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively.

*Remaining performance obligation.* Our remaining performance obligation represents contracted future revenue, including deferred revenue, advance payments, and non-cancellable billable amounts that will be invoiced and recognized in future periods. As of September 30, 2025, our remaining performance obligation was $462.4 million of which approximately $280.0 million is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months. The timing of revenue recognition may vary depending on our satisfaction of related performance obligations, and the amount of deferred revenue, advance payments, and remaining performance obligations at any date may not be indicative of future revenues.

**Employees**

As of September 30, 2025, we had a total of 1,546 employees, of whom 270 were based in the United States and 1,276 were based internationally. The following table summarizes employee headcount as of the dates indicated:

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|  | **September 30,** | **December 31,** | **September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
| Subscription services | 209 | 95 | 97 |
| Product support | 57 | 163 | 168 |
| Consulting | 249 | 275 | 305 |
| Education | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Sales and marketing | 295 | 295 | 316 |
| Research and development | 486 | 498 | 529 |
| General and administrative | 238 | 197 | 212 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total headcount | 1546 | 1534 | 1637 |

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**Liquidity and Capital Resources** 

***Liquidity*** 

*Principal and Potential Sources of Liquidity*

Our principal sources of liquidity include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Cash and cash equivalents:** Cash and cash equivalents may include holdings in bank demand deposits, money market instruments, certificates of deposit, and U.S. Treasury securities. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the amount of cash and cash equivalents held by our U.S. entities was $17.8 million and $8.8 million, respectively, and by our non-U.S. entities was $36.5 million and $29.3 million, respectively. We earn a significant amount of our revenues outside the United States. We did not repatriate any foreign earnings and profits during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Accounts receivable:** The primary sources of cash provided by operating activities are cash collections of our accounts receivable from customers following the sales and renewals of our product licenses, subscription services and product support, as well as consulting and education services. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses was $113.4 million and $181.2 million, respectively. See "Cash Flows" below for a discussion of our accounts receivables.

Our potential sources of liquidity include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Bitcoin:** As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we held approximately 640,031 and 447,470 bitcoins, respectively, all of which are unencumbered. As of October 30, 2025, we held approximately 641,167 bitcoins, all of which are unencumbered, and which had an aggregate market value of $68.28 billion as of October 30, 2025 (based on the market price of $106,490 of one bitcoin as reported on the Coinbase exchange as of October 30, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). As discussed further below, although we do not anticipate needing to use our bitcoin to meet our liquidity needs in the next twelve months, we believe our substantial bitcoin holdings can serve as a source of liquidity, if necessary. See "Availability of Bitcoin for Liquidity" below.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**ATM Offerings:** As of September 30, 2025 and October 30, 2025, we had the following capacities available for issuance and sale under our ATM offering programs:

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|  | **September 30, 2025** | **October 30, 2025** |
|  | **(millions)** | **(millions)** |
| STRF ATM | $1718.8 | $1663.9 |
| STRC ATM | $4200.0 | $4200.0 |
| STRK ATM | $20368.8 | $20340.6 |
| STRD ATM | $4151.4 | $4133.8 |
| Common Stock ATM | $15908.8 | $15854.4 |

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*Short-term and Long-term Liquidity Needs*

As of September 30, 2025, our short-term and long-term liquidity needs include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Short-term Liquidity.** Our short-term liquidity needs include working capital requirements, anticipated capital expenditures, dividend obligations on our STRK Stock to the extent that we do not pay such dividends in the form of shares of our class A common stock, dividend obligations on our STRF Stock and STRC Stock, regular dividends on our STRD Stock, interest payments on our Convertible Notes and contractual obligations due within the next twelve months.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**Long-Term Liquidity*.*** Beyond the next 12 months, our long-term cash needs are primarily for obligations related to our long-term debt and for payment of dividend obligations on our preferred stock. We also have long-term cash requirements for needs related to our operating leases, delivery of our new corporate aircraft, and our various purchase agreements primarily related to third-party cloud hosting services and third-party software supporting our products, marketing, and operations.

For further details regarding certain of our short-term and long-term liquidity needs, see "Contractual and Other Obligations" below.

*Satisfying Liquidity Needs* 

We do not expect to generate cash and cash equivalents from operations and our cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2025 will not be sufficient to satisfy our short-term or long-term liquidity needs. However, we anticipate being able to use proceeds from equity or debt financings to meet our short-term liquidity needs. Although we do not anticipate needing to use our bitcoin to meet our short-term liquidity needs, to the extent necessary, we would seek to use proceeds from the sale of our bitcoin to meet such needs. Additionally, we would seek to satisfy our long-term liquidity needs, including our debt obligations, through various means that we expect to be available to us, such as refinancing our debt or generating cash from other sources, which may include proceeds from equity or debt financings, or the sale of our bitcoin.

*Maturities and Holder Repurchase Rights*.

The Convertible Notes mature and become subject to holder put option rights as follows:

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| **Convertible Notes** | **Maturity Date** | **Put Option Date (1)** |
| 2028 Convertible Notes | September 15, 2028 | September 15, 2027 |
| 2029 Convertible Notes | December 1, 2029 | June 1, 2028 |
| 2030A Convertible Notes | March 15, 2030 | September 15, 2028 |
| 2030B Convertible Notes | March 1, 2030 | March 1, 2028 |
| 2031 Convertible Notes | March 15, 2031 | September 15, 2028 |
| 2032 Convertible Notes | June 15, 2032 | June 15, 2029 |

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(1) Holders of the Convertible Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or a portion of the Convertible Notes at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest on the dates indicated.

*Conversion of Convertible Notes.* If the conditional conversion features of the Convertible Notes are triggered, we may elect to settle the conversions of such Convertible Notes in shares of our class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of class A common stock, rather than in all cash, which may enable us to reduce the amount of our cash obligations under the Convertible Notes.

*Availability of Equity and Debt Financing for Liquidity*

Our ability to obtain equity and debt financing is subject to market conditions and other factors outside of our control, and we may not be able to obtain equity or debt financing in a timely manner, on favorable terms, or at all. See "Risks Related to Our Business in General—

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A significant decrease in the market value of our bitcoin holdings could adversely affect our ability to satisfy our financial obligations or liquidity needs" under the caption "III. Risk Factor Updates" to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2025 for additional information.

Our ability to issue preferred stock and obtain debt financing, on terms we consider favorable, or at all, may also be affected in part by our corporate credit rating. On October 27, 2025, S&P Global Ratings assigned us a corporate credit rating of B-. This credit rating is not a recommendation by the rating agency to buy, sell, or hold our securities, is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating agency and should be evaluated independently of any other credit rating we may receive.

S&P Global Ratings and other credit rating agencies review their ratings periodically, and there is no guarantee our current corporate credit rating will remain the same as described above. If our corporate credit rating were to be lowered, or if we were to be assigned lower corporate credit ratings by other rating agencies, or if any of our securities were to be assigned lower credit ratings, our ability to access the preferred stock and debt markets, our cost of funds, and other terms for new issuances of preferred stock or debt could be adversely impacted.

*Availability of Bitcoin for Liquidity*

We do not believe we will need to sell or engage in other transactions with respect to any of our bitcoins within the next twelve months to meet our liquidity needs, although we may from time to time sell or engage in other transactions with respect to our bitcoins as part of treasury management operations, as noted above. The bitcoin market historically has been characterized by significant volatility in its price, limited liquidity and trading volumes compared to sovereign currencies markets, relative anonymity, a developing regulatory landscape, susceptibility to market abuse and manipulation, compliance and internal control failures at exchanges, and various other risks inherent in its entirely electronic, virtual form and decentralized network. During times of instability in the bitcoin market, we may not be able to sell our bitcoins at reasonable prices or at all. As a result, our bitcoins are less liquid than our existing cash and cash equivalents and may not be able to serve as a source of liquidity for us to the same extent as cash and cash equivalents. In addition, upon sale of our bitcoin, we may incur additional taxes related to any realized gains or we may incur capital losses as to which the tax deduction may be limited. See "Risks Related to Our Bitcoin Strategy and Holdings—Our bitcoin holdings are less liquid than our existing cash and cash equivalents and may not be able to serve as a source of liquidity for us to the same extent as cash and cash equivalents" under the caption "III. Risk Factor Updates" to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2025 for additional information.

*Capital Plan*

In May 2025, we announced a capital plan to raise $84 billion in the medium-to-long term, including $42 billion of equity capital and $42 billion of fixed-income instruments, including debt, convertible notes and preferred stock. This capital plan reflects an increase from our capital plan initially announced in October 2024 to raise $42 billion in aggregate, and includes capital raised through the original plan*.*

***Capital Markets Transactions***

*Initial Public Offerings of Preferred Stock* 

We have completed four initial public offerings registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") of preferred stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. In connection with each offering, we have filed certificates of designations with the Secretary of State of Delaware designating the aggregate shares issued of, and establishing the terms of, each preferred stock instrument:

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|  | **Date** | **Shares Sold** | **Net Proceeds (millions) (1)** |
| STRF Stock | March 25, 2025 | 8500000 | $710.9 |
| STRC Stock | July 29, 2025 | 28011111 | $2473.8 |
| STRK Stock | February 5, 2025 | 7300000 | $563.2 |
| STRD Stock | June 10, 2025 | 11764700 | $979.5 |
| (1) After deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and our offering expenses. | (1) After deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and our offering expenses. | (1) After deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and our offering expenses. | (1) After deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and our offering expenses. |

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All net proceeds from these offerings were used for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of bitcoin and for working capital.

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*At-the-Market Offerings*

We have sold shares of class A common stock and shares of preferred stock pursuant to five at-the-market equity offerings registered under the Securities Act during 2025.See "Capital Markets Activity" for additional information about our at-the-market equity offering activity for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 and Note 14 "Subsequent Events" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for our at-the-market activity from October 1, 2025 to October 30, 2025.

*Debt Offerings*

On February 21, 2025, we completed a $2.0 billion private offering of our 2030B Convertible Notes. The 2030B Convertible Notes mature March 1, 2030. The net proceeds totaled approximately $1.99 billion and the issuance costs to us were approximately $15.1 million. We used the net process from this offering for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of bitcoin and for working capital. See Note 5 Long-term Debt to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.

***Contractual and Other Obligations***

Our material contractual obligations and cash requirements as of September 30, 2025 consist of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•principal and interest payments related to our long-term debt, which includes:

oprincipal due upon maturity of our long-term debt instruments in the aggregate of $8.24 billion;

o$17.3 million in aggregate coupon interest due each semi-annual period for the Outstanding Convertible Notes; and

o$0.23 million due monthly in principal and interest related to our other long-term secured debt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•payments under various purchase agreements, primarily related to third-party cloud hosting services and third-party software supporting our products, marketing, and operations, and a new corporate aircraft;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•rent payments under noncancellable operating leases;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•declared regular dividends, if any, on our Preferred Stock (in each case, to the extent declared by our board of directors or a duly authorized committee thereof). For additional information about our dividends declared and paid during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and the dividends payable in the future as and if declared, see "Dividends" below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•ongoing personnel-related expenditures and vendor payments.

The above items are explained in further detail in Note 5, Long-term Debt and Note 9 - Redeemable Preferred Stock, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report as well as under "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included therein.

*Dividends*

The following table sets forth the aggregate dividends paid for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025:

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|  | **Three Months Ended September 30, 2025** | **Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025** |
| STRF Stock | $29181863 | $54703613 |
| STRC Stock | 45751481 | 45751481 |
| STRK Stock | 27211732 | 59831595 |
| STRD Stock | 37635709 | 37635709 |
| Total | $139780784 | $197922398 |

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We did not pay any dividends on our capital stock during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2024.

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On September 30, 2025, we announced that our board of directors increased the monthly regular dividend rate per annum on STRC Stock from 10.00% to 10.25% effective for monthly periods commencing on or after October 1, 2025 and declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.854166667 per share payable on STRC Stock on October 31, 2025 to stockholders of record as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 15, 2025. For a discussion of the dividends paid and payable on, and other rights of the STRF Stock, STRC Stock, STRK Stock, and STRD Stock, see Note 9, Redeemable Preferred Stock and Note 14, Subsequent Events to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Our declared regular dividends, if any, on our Preferred Stock, (in each case, to the extent declared by our board of directors or a duly authorized committee thereof), which, based on the number of shares of Preferred Stock outstanding as of October 30, 2025 (except as set forth below), would include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$31.1 million dividends payable each quarterly period on our STRF Stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$24.5 million dividends payable each monthly period on our STRC Stock (assuming the current dividend rate of 10.50% remains unchanged);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$27.8 million dividends payable each quarterly period on our STRK Stock; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•$31.3 million dividends payable each quarterly period on our STRD Stock.

Other than (i) our issuance of the 2030B Convertible Notes, (ii) the conversions and redemption of the 2027 Convertible Notes, (iii) the required dividends on our STRF Stock, STRC Stock, and STRK Stock, and (iv) the regular dividends on our STRD Stock, all of which are described more fully above and in Note 5, Long-term Debt, Note 9, Redeemable Preferred Stock, and Note 14, Subsequent Events, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report, there have been no changes to our material contractual obligations and cash requirements since December 31, 2024.

***Cash Flows*** 

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows (in thousands) and related percentage changes for the periods indicated:

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|  | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** | **Nine Months Ended September 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **% change** |
|  | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |  |
| Net cash used in operating activities | $(45612) | $(35708) | 27.7% |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (19417576) | (4010904) | 384.1% |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 19476842 | 4046067 | 381.4% |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 2649 | 77 | 3340.3% |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 16303 | (468) | 3583.5% |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period | 39897 | 48673 | -18.0% |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period | $56200 | $48205 | 16.6% |

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***Net cash used in operating activities.*** The primary sources of cash provided by operating activities are cash collections of our accounts receivable from customers following the sales and renewals of our product licenses, subscription services and product support, as well as consulting and education services. Our primary uses of cash in operating activities are for personnel-related expenditures for software development, personnel-related expenditures for providing consulting, education, and subscription services, and for sales and marketing costs, general and administrative costs, interest expense related to our long-term debt arrangements, and income taxes. Non-cash items to further reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities consist primarily of depreciation and amortization, reduction in the carrying amount of operating lease right-of-use assets, deferred taxes, release of liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits, share-based compensation expense, unrealized loss or gain on digital assets, digital asset impairment losses, and amortization of the issuance costs on our long-term debt.

Net cash used in operating activities increased $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year, due to a $9.1 billion increase in net income offset by a $13.4 million increase from changes in operating assets and liabilities and a $9.1 billion increase in non-cash items. In particular, our cash from operations has been negatively impacted by our continued transition of customers to subscription services offerings, which has resulted in (i) reduced cash collections due to invoicing over multiple years, (ii) increased commissions and (iii) increased costs of our cloud infrastructure to support increased usage. We have also incurred additional bitcoin advocacy costs, custodial fees and personnel costs as we continue to pursue our bitcoin strategy. Our interest payments for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 have increased compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the issuances of the 2028 Convertible Notes and 2032 Convertible Notes.

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***Net cash used in investing activities.*** The changes in net cash used in investing activities primarily relate to purchases of digital assets, advance deposits on a new corporate aircraft, and expenditures on property and equipment. Net cash used in investing activities increased $15.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to a $15.4 billion increase in purchases of bitcoins and a $27.0 million deposit on a new corporate aircraft. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we purchased $19.38 billion of bitcoin using net proceeds from the issuances of our 2030B Convertible Notes; net proceeds from the initial public offerings of our STRF Stock, STRC Stock, STRK Stock and STRD Stock; net proceeds from the sale of class A common stock under our Common Stock ATMs; and net proceeds from the sale of STRF Stock, STRK Stock and STRD Stock under our STRF ATM, STRK ATM and STRD ATM, respectively; while during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we purchased $4.01 billion of bitcoin using net proceeds from the issuances of our 2028 Convertible Notes, 2030A Convertible Notes, 2031 Convertible Notes, and 2032 Convertible Notes, net proceeds from the Common Stock ATMs, and Excess Cash. "Excess Cash" refers to cash in excess of the minimum Cash Assets that we are required to hold under our Treasury Reserve Policy, which may include cash generated by operating activities and cash from the proceeds of financing activities.

***Net cash provided by financing activities.*** The changes in cash provided by financing activities primarily relate to the issuance and subsequent repayment of long-term debt; the sale of class A common stock under our Common Stock ATMs; the sale of STRF Stock, STRK Stock and STRD Stock under our STRF ATM, STRK ATM and STRD ATM, respectively; dividends paid on our STRF Stock, STRC Stock, STRK Stock and STRD Stock, net proceeds from the initial public offerings of our STRF Stock, STRC Stock STRK Stock, and STRD Stock; the exercise or vesting of certain awards under the Stock Incentive Plans, and the sales of class A common stock under the 2021 ESPP. Net cash provided by financing activities increased $15.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to (i) a $10.6 billion increase in net proceeds from our sale of class A common stock under our Common Stock ATMs and (ii) $5.8 billion in aggregate net proceeds from the initial public offerings of our STRF Stock, STRC Stock, STRK Stock, STRD Stock, and sales of STRF Stock, STRK Stock and STRD Stock under our STRF ATM, STRK ATM and STRD ATM, respectively during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, partially offset by (iii) a $1.2 million decrease in long-term debt proceeds, net of issuance costs, during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year, (iv) a $120.8 million decrease in proceeds from the exercise of stock options under the Stock Incentive Plans in the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year and (v) $198.0 million in dividends paid on our preferred stock during nine months ended September 30, 2025.

***Long-term Debt*** 

The terms of each of our long-term debt instruments and the interest payments we have made and are obligated to make on our long-term debt instruments are discussed more fully in Note 5, Long-term Debt, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report as well as Note 8, Long-term Debt, to the Consolidated Financial Statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

We or our affiliates may, at any time and from time to time, seek to retire or purchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges for equity or debt, in open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will be upon such terms and at such prices as we may determine, and will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. We may also seek to prepay our outstanding indebtedness. The amounts involved in any such repurchase or prepayment may be material. We could seek to fund any such debt repurchases or prepayments using proceeds from equity offerings that we may choose to undertake from time-to-time.

**Critical Accounting Estimates**

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and equity, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results and outcomes could differ from these estimates and assumptions.

Critical accounting estimates involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and are estimates that have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. We consider certain estimates and judgments related to revenue recognition to be critical accounting estimates for us, as discussed under "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. There have been no significant changes in such estimates and judgments since December 31, 2024.

**Important Information about KPIs**

The following table presents total bitcoin holding, basic shares outstanding, Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding, Satoshis per basic shares outstanding, BPS, and bitcoin price for the periods as indicated. On August 7, 2024, we completed a 10-for-1 stock split of our class A and class B common stock. See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements,

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for further information. As a result of the stock split, all applicable share and per share information presented within the calculation of our KPIs in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split for all periods presented.

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|  | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** |
|  | **June 30, 2024** | **September 30, 2024** | **June 30, 2025** | **September 30, 2025** | **December 31, 2023** | **September 30 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **September 30, 2025** |
| **Total Bitcoin Holdings** | 226331 | 252220 | 597325 | 640031 | 189150 | 252220 | 447470 | 640031 |
| **Shares Outstanding (in thousands)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Class A Common Stock | 171030 | 183000 | 261318 | 267468 | 149041 | 183000 | 226138 | 267468 |
| Class B Common Stock | 19640 | 19640 | 19640 | 19640 | 19640 | 19640 | 19640 | 19640 |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 190670 | 202640 | 280959 | 287109 | 168681 | 202640 | 245778 | 287109 |
| 2025 Convertible Notes, convertible at $39.80 | 3659 | - | - | - | 16330 | - | - | - |
| 2027 Convertible Notes, convertible at $143.25 | 7330 | 7330 | - | - | 7330 | 7330 | 7330 | - |
| 2028 Convertible Notes, convertible at $183.19 | - | 5513 | 5513 | 5513 | - | 5513 | 5513 | 5513 |
| 2029 Convertible Notes, convertible at $672.40 | - | - | 4462 | 4462 | - | - | 4462 | 4462 |
| 2030A Convertible Notes, convertible at $149.77 | 5342 | 5342 | 5342 | 5342 | - | 5342 | 5342 | 5342 |
| 2030B Convertible Notes, convertible at $433.43 |  |  | 4614 | 4614 |  |  |  | 4614 |
| 2031 Convertible Notes, convertible at $232.72 | 2594 | 2594 | 2594 | 2594 | - | 2594 | 2594 | 2594 |
| 2032 Convertible Notes, convertible at $204.33 | 3915 | 3915 | 3915 | 3915 | - | 3915 | 3915 | 3915 |
| STRK Stock, convertible at $1,000.00 | - | - | 1220 | 1361 | - | - | - | 1361 |
| Options Outstanding | 5916 | 5678 | 4158 | 3757 | 12936 | 5678 | 4956 | 3757 |
| Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units Unvested | 2244 | 2034 | 1439 | 1374 | 2359 | 2034 | 1845 | 1374 |
| **Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding (in thousands)** | 221670 | 235047 | 314216 | 320040 | 207636 | 235047 | 281735 | 320040 |
| **Satoshis per Basic Shares Outstanding** | 118703 | 124467 | 212603 | 222923 | 112135 | 124467 | 182063 | 222923 |
| **Bitcoin Per Share (BPS)** | 102102 | 107306 | 190100 | 199984 | 91097 | 107306 | 158826 | 199984 |
| **Bitcoin Price** | $61927 | $63463 | $107752 | $114378 | $42531 | $63463 | $93390 | $114378 |

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**Bitcoin Per Share (BPS)** is a KPI that represents the ratio between our bitcoin holdings and Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding, expressed in terms of Satoshis, where:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•"Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding" refers to the aggregate of our Basic Shares Outstanding as of the dates presented plus all additional shares that would result from the assumed conversion of all outstanding convertible notes and convertible preferred stock, exercise of all outstanding stock option awards, and settlement of all outstanding restricted stock units and performance stock units as of such dates. Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding is not calculated using the treasury method and does not take into account any vesting conditions (in the case of equity awards), the exercise price of any stock option awards or any contractual conditions limiting convertibility of convertible debt instruments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•"Basic Shares Outstanding" reflects the actual class A common stock and class B common stock outstanding as of the dates presented. For purposes of this calculation, outstanding shares of such stock are deemed to include shares, if any, that (A) were sold under at-the-market equity offering programs, or (B) were to be issued pursuant to (i) options that had been exercised, (ii) restricted stock units that have vested or (iii) conversion requests received with respect to convertible securities, but which in each case were pending issuance as of the dates presented.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•A "Satoshi" or a "Sat" is one one-hundred-millionth of one bitcoin, currently the smallest indivisible unit of a bitcoin.

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|  | **Three months ended** | **Three months ended** | **Nine months ended** | **Nine months ended** |
|  | **September 30, 2024** | **September 30, 2025** | **September 20, 2024** | **September 30, 2025** |
| BTC Yield | 5.1% | 5.2% | 17.8% | 25.9% |
| BTC Gain | 11535 | 31058 | 33657 | 115956 |
| BTC $ Gain (in millions) | $732 | $3552 | $2136 | $13263 |

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**BTC Yield** is a KPI that represents the percentage change in BPS from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

**BTC Gain** is a KPI that represents the number of bitcoins held by us at the beginning of a period multiplied by the BTC Yield for such period.

**BTC $ Gain** is a KPI that represents the dollar value of the BTC Gain calculated by multiplying the BTC Gain by the market price of bitcoin. For determining BTC $ Gain quarter to date or year to date, unless otherwise specified, we use the current market price of bitcoin. For determining BTC $ Gain for a past fiscal year or other past period, we use the market price of bitcoin as of 4:00pm ET as reported on the Coinbase exchange on the last day of the applicable period. We use these market prices of bitcoin for this calculation solely for the purpose of facilitating this illustrative calculation.

We use BPS, BTC Yield, BTC Gain and BTC $ Gain as KPIs to help assess the performance of our strategy of acquiring bitcoin in a manner we believe is accretive to shareholders. We believe these KPIs can supplement investors' understanding of how we choose to fund bitcoin purchases and the value created in a period by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•in the case of BPS, measuring the ratio of our bitcoin holdings to Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding, which provides investors a baseline with which to assess our achievement of our strategy of acquiring bitcoin in an accretive manner over a given period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•in the case of BTC Yield, measuring the percentage change in BPS from the beginning of a period to the end of a period, which helps investors assess how our achievement of our strategy of acquiring bitcoin in an accretive manner varies across periods;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•in the case of BTC Gain, hypothetically expressing the percentage change reflected in the BTC Yield metric as if it reflected an increase in the amount of bitcoin held at the end of the applicable period as compared to the beginning of such period, which provides investors with visibility into the absolute change in our bitcoin holdings resulting from our BTC Yield; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•in the case of BTC $ Gain, further expressing that change as an illustrative dollar value by multiplying that bitcoin-denominated change by the market price of bitcoin at the end of the applicable period as described above.

When we use these KPIs, management takes into account the various limitations of these metrics, including that they

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•do not take into account that our assets, including our bitcoin, are subject to (i) all of our existing and future liabilities, including our debt, and (ii) the preferential rights of our preferred stockholders to dividends and our assets in a liquidation, and that all such claims rank to senior to those of our common equity; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•assume that all indebtedness will be refinanced or, in the case of our senior convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock, converted into shares of class A common stock in accordance with their respective terms.

BPS, BTC Yield, BTC Gain and BTC $ Gain are not, and should not be understood as, financial performance, valuation or liquidity measures. Specifically:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•BPS does not represent (i) our ability to satisfy our financial obligations, or (ii) our book value per share. Ownership of a share of our common stock does not represent an ownership interest in the bitcoin held by us.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•BTC Yield is not equivalent to "yield" in the traditional financial context. It is not a measure of the return on investment our shareholders may have achieved historically or can achieve in the future by purchasing our stock, or a measure of income generated by our operations or our bitcoin holdings, return on investment on our bitcoin holdings, or any other similar financial measure of the performance of our business or assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•BTC Gain and BTC $ Gain are not equivalent to "gain" in the traditional financial context. They also are not measures of the return on investment our shareholders may have achieved historically or can achieve in the future by purchasing our stock, or measures of income generated by our operations or our bitcoin holdings, return on investment on our bitcoin holdings, or any other similar financial measure of the performance of our business or assets. It should also be understood that BTC $ Gain does not represent a fair value gain of our bitcoin holdings, and BTC $ Gain may be positive during periods when we have incurred fair value losses on our bitcoin holdings.

The trading price of our class A common stock is informed by numerous factors in addition to our bitcoin holdings and our actual or potential shares of class A common stock outstanding, and as a result, the trading price of our securities can deviate significantly from the

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market value of our bitcoin, and none of BPS, BTC Yield, BTC Gain or BTC $ Gain are indicative or predictive of the trading price of our securities.

Investors should rely on the financial statements and other disclosures contained in our SEC filings. In particular, we have adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets ("ASU 2023-08"), which requires that we measure our bitcoin at fair value in our statement of financial position as of the end of a reported period, and recognize gains losses from changes in the fair value in net income for the reported period. As a result, we may incur unrealized gain or loss on digital assets based on changes in the market price of bitcoin during a period, which would not be reflected in BPS, BTC Yield, BTC Gain or BTC $ Gain. For example, if we increase our bitcoin holdings relative to Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding during a reported period, we would achieve increased BPS and positive BTC Yield, BTC Gain and BTC $ Gain even if we report significant unrealized loss on digital assets for the period. Similarly, if we increase Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding at a faster rate than our bitcoin holdings, then we would experience decreased BPS and negative BTC Yield, BTC Gain, and BTC $ Gain, even if we report significant unrealized gain on digital assets for the period.

As noted above, these KPIs are narrow in their purpose and are used by management to assist it in assessing whether we are raising and deploying capital in a manner accretive to shareholders solely as it pertains to our bitcoin holdings.

In calculating these KPIs, we do not consider the source of capital used for the acquisition of our bitcoin. When we purchase bitcoin using proceeds from offerings of non-convertible notes or non-convertible preferred stock, or convertible notes or preferred stock that carry conversion prices above the current trading price of our common stock or conversion rights that are not then exercisable, such transactions have the effect of increasing the BPS, BTC Yield, BTC Gain and BTC $ Gain, while also increasing our indebtedness and senior claims of holders of instruments other than class A common stock with respect to dividends and to our assets, including our bitcoin, in a manner that is not reflected in these metrics.

If any of our convertible notes mature or are redeemed without being converted into common stock, or if we elect to redeem or repurchase our non-convertible instruments, we may be required to sell shares of our class A common stock or bitcoin to generate sufficient cash proceeds to satisfy those obligations, either of which would have the effect of decreasing BPS, BTC Yield, BTC Gain and BTC $ Gain, and adjustments for such decreases are not contemplated by the assumptions made in calculating these metrics. Accordingly, these metrics might overstate or understate the accretive nature of our use of capital to buy bitcoin because not all bitcoin is purchased using proceeds of issuances of class A common stock, and not all proceeds from issuances of class A common stock are used to purchase bitcoin.

In addition, we are required to pay dividends with respect to our perpetual preferred stock in perpetuity. We could pay these dividends with cash or, in the case of STRK Stock, by issuing shares of class A common stock. We have issued shares of class A common stock for cash to fund the payment of cash dividends, and we may in the future issue shares of class A common stock in lieu of paying dividends on STRK Stock. As a result, we have experienced, and may experience in the future, increases in Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding without corresponding increases in our bitcoin holdings, resulting in decreases in BPS, BTC Yield, BTC Gain and BTC $ Gain for the applicable periods.

We have historically not paid any dividends on our shares of class A common stock, and by presenting these KPIs we make no suggestion that we intend to do so in the future. Ownership of our securities, including our class A common stock and preferred stock, does not represent an ownership interest in, or a redemption right with respect to, the bitcoin we hold.

We determine our KPI targets based on our history and future goals. Our ability to maintain any given level of BPS, or achieve positive BTC Yield, BTC Gain, or BTC $ Gain may depend on a variety of factors, including factors outside of our control, such as the price of bitcoin, and the availability of debt and equity financing on favorable terms. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

These KPIs are merely supplements, not substitutes to the financial statements and other disclosures contained in our SEC filings. They should be used only by sophisticated investors who understand their limited purpose and many limitations.

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**Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk**

The following discussion about our market risk exposures involves forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

We are exposed to the impact of market price changes in bitcoin, foreign currency fluctuations and interest rate risk.

**Market Price Risk of Bitcoin.** We have used a significant portion of our cash, including cash generated from capital raising transactions, to acquire bitcoin. We account for our bitcoin as indefinite-lived intangible assets. Although we continue to initially record our bitcoin purchases at cost, upon adoption of ASU 2023-08 on January 1, 2025, any subsequent increases or decreases in fair value are recognized as incurred in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the fair value of our bitcoin is reflected within the Consolidated Balance Sheets each reporting period-end. As of September 30, 2025, we held approximately 640,031 bitcoins with a carrying value of $73.21 billion on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Bitcoin is a highly volatile asset that has traded below $60,000 per bitcoin and above $120,000 per bitcoin in our principal market in the 12 months preceding September 30, 2025. A significant decrease in the price of bitcoin would have a material adverse effect on our earnings.

**Foreign Currency Risk.** We conduct a significant portion of our business in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the currency in which we report our Consolidated Financial Statements. International revenues accounted for 42.1% and 44.9% of our total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and 42.6% and 44.0% of our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. We anticipate that international revenues will continue to account for a significant portion of our total revenues. The functional currency of each of our foreign subsidiaries is generally the local currency.

Assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect as of the applicable Balance Sheet date and any resulting translation adjustments are included as an adjustment to stockholders' equity. Revenues and expenses generated from these subsidiaries are translated at average monthly exchange rates during the quarter in which the transactions occur. Transaction gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity involved are included in the results of operations.

As a result of transacting in multiple currencies and reporting our Consolidated Financial Statements in U.S. dollars, our operating results may be adversely impacted by currency exchange rate fluctuations in the future.

We cannot predict the effect of exchange rate fluctuations upon our future results. We attempt to minimize our foreign currency risk by converting our excess foreign currency held in foreign jurisdictions to U.S. dollar-denominated cash and investment accounts.

As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, a 10% adverse change in foreign currency exchange rates versus the U.S. dollar would have decreased our aggregate reported cash and cash equivalents by 4.4% and 5.7%, respectively. If average exchange rates during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 had changed unfavorably by 10%, our revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 would have decreased by 3.8%. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, our revenues were not significantly impacted by changes in weighted average exchange rates, as compared to the same period in the prior year.

**Interest Rate Risk.** We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily via our STRC Stock, which accumulates cumulative dividends, which we refer to in this Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk as "regular dividends", at a variable dividend rate, which was initially set at 9.00% per annum. However, we have the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, to adjust the regular dividend rate applicable to subsequent regular dividend periods, subject to certain restrictions, including restrictions on the maximum reduction of the dividend rate and a requirement to declare a dividend equal to at least the monthly SOFR per annum rate, and we have increased regular dividends on STRC Stock, most recently on October 30, 2025, from 10.25% per annum to 10.50% per annum for the monthly period commencing on or after November 1, 2025. Our current intention (which is subject to change in our sole and absolute discretion) is to adjust the monthly regular dividend rate per annum in such manner as we believe is designed to cause STRC Stock to trade at prices at or close to its stated amount of $100 per share.

As of October 30, 2025, if we determined to increase the regular dividend rate on our STRC Stock by 0.50%, STRC Stock's monthly dividend accrual would increase by approximately $1.2 million. We do not believe our interest rate risk exposure via STRC Stock is material as of October 30, 2025.

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**Item 4. Controls and Procedures**

**Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.** Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

**Changes in Internal Controls.** No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2025 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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**PART II - OTHER INFORMATION**

**Item 1. Legal Proceedings** 

For information regarding material pending legal proceedings in which we are involved, see "Commitments and Contingencies – Shareholder and Derivative Actions" in [Note 6](#fn6) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated herein by reference.

We are involved in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. Although the outcomes of these legal proceedings are inherently difficult to predict, we do not expect the resolution of these legal proceedings to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

**Item 1A. Risk Factors**

You should carefully consider the risks described below and incorporated by reference into this Item before making an investment decision. The risks and uncertainties described herein and incorporated by reference into this Item are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impact us, our business, our bitcoin holdings, or our securities.

If any of such risks occur, our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In such case, the market price of our class A common stock and our Preferred Stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

The information set forth under the caption "Risk Factor Updates" in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2025 is incorporated herein by reference.

***Downgrades in our credit ratings could reduce our access to funding sources in the credit and capital markets.***

We are currently assigned a corporate credit rating from Standard & Poor's based on its evaluation of our creditworthiness. Although our corporate credit rating from Standard & Poor's is currently below investment grade, there can be no assurance that we will not be further downgraded. Credit rating reductions or other negative actions by one or more rating agencies could adversely affect our access to funding sources, the cost and other terms of obtaining funding as well as our overall financial condition, operating results and cash flow.

**Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities** 

During the three months ended September 30, 2025, certain holders of the 2031 Convertible Notes elected to convert $2,000, in aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Convertible Notes and the Company elected to settle in $1,809.95 of shares of its class A common stock, together with $190.05 of cash in lieu of any fractional shares. The settlement provisions of the 2031 Convertible Notes provided for the settlement of such notes during the three months ended December 31, 2025. No shares of class A common stock were issued in respect of such conversions during the three months ended September 30, 2025.

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**Item 5. Other Information**

**Rule 10b5-1 Information** 

On July 11, 2025, Wei-Ming Shao, our Executive Vice President and General Counsel, entered into a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K) intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) of the Exchange Act with respect to the sale of up to 250,000 shares of our Class A common stock underlying employee stock options. This Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement was entered into in accordance with our insider trading policy. Trading under the arrangement can commence on November 10, 2025, and the plan will expire on March 31, 2026, or such earlier date upon which all transactions are completed or expire without execution. As previously disclosed in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 1, 2025, Mr. Shao informed the Company of his intention to retire effective December 31, 2025.

Except as set forth above, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act) adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K) during the quarterly period covered by this report.

**DGCL Section 204**

On July 6, 2025, our board of directors adopted resolutions authorizing the sale of shares of our STRD Stock under the STRD ATM. Between August 22, 2025 and October 28, 2025, sales of an aggregate 444,634 shares of STRD Stock (the "Applicable STRD Shares") were made under the STRD ATM outside the offering parameters previously established by our board of directors. Since the sales were not made within such parameters, those shares were not validly authorized and were not duly issued under Section 152 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"). On November 1, 2025 (the "validation effective time") the Pricing & Finance Committee of our board of directors, exercising the power duly delegated to them by the board of directors, adopted resolutions ratifying the issuances of the Applicable STRD Shares. Pursuant to Section 204 of the DGCL, from and after the validation effective time, all of the Applicable STRD Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, and non-assessable as of the initial date of issuance.

Please refer to Exhibit 99.2 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a notice to our shareholders under Section 204 of the DGCL.

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**Item 6. Exhibits**

**INDEX TO EXHIBITS** 

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| **Exhibit**<br>**Number** | **Description** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1 | [Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000091664103001485/dex3.txt) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 | [Certificate of Amendment to the registrant's Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 23, 2025 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525011455/d934980dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3 | [Certificate of Amendment to the registrant's Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 11, 2025 (File No. 001-42509))](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525177517/d938099dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4 | [Second Amended and Restated By-Laws of the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 11, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525177517/d938099dex32.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5 | [Certificate of Designations of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 5, 2025 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525020868/d791994dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.6 | [Certificate of Designations of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525062523/d943742dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.7 | [Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Designations of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525155918/d66905dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.8 | [Certificate of Designations of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 10, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525138477/d941529dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.9 | [Certificate of Designations of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 29, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525167987/d43815dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.10 | [Certificate of Increase for 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 29, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525167987/d43815dex32.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.11 | [Certificate of Validation for 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.10 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](mstr-ex3_10.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.12 | [Certificate of Increase for 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 29, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525167987/d43815dex33.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.13 | [Certificate of Validation for 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.14 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2025 (File No.001-42509)).](mstr-ex3_12.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.14 | [Certificate of Increase for 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 29, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525167987/d43815dex34.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.15 | [Certificate of Validation for 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.14 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](mstr-ex3_14.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.16 | [Certificate of Increase for Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 31, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525170550/d83620dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 | [Form of Certificate of Class A Common Stock of the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000095017024119263/mstr-ex4_1.htm) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2 | [Indenture, dated as of March 8, 2024, by and between the registrant and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524064321/d749312dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3 | [Form of 0.625% Convertible Senior Note due 2030 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524064321/d749312dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.4 | [Indenture, dated as of March 18, 2024, by and between the registrant and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 19, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524070793/d792323dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.5 | [Form of 0.875% Convertible Senior Note due 2031 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 19, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524070793/d792323dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.6 | [Indenture, dated as of June 17, 2024, by and between MicroStrategy Incorporated and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 20, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524164009/d857957dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.7 | [Form of 2.25% Convertible Senior Note due 2032 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 20, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524164009/d857957dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.8 | [Indenture, dated as of September 19, 2024, by and between MicroStrategy Incorporated and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 20, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524222462/d887785dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.9 | [Form of 0.625% Convertible Senior Note due 2028 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 20, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524222462/d887785dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.10 | [Indenture, dated as of November 21, 2024, by and between the registrant and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524263404/d905221dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.11 | [Form of 0% Convertible Senior Note due 2029 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2024 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312524263404/d905221dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.12 | [Indenture, dated as of February 21, 2025, by and between MicroStrategy Incorporated and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525032800/d851880dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.13 | [Form of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525032800/d851880dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.14 | [Form of Certificate of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock of the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 5, 2025 (File No. 000-24435)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525020868/d791994dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.15 | [Form of Certificate of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525062523/d943742dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.16 | [Form of Certificate of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 10, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525138477/d941529dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.17 | [Form of Certificate of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 29, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525167987/d43815dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1 | [Sales Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2025, by and among Strategy and TD Securities (USA) LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., The Benchmark Company, LLC, BTIG, LLC, Canaccord Genuity LLC, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Santander US Capital Markets LLC and SG Americas Securities, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525050411/d872184dex11.htm) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.2 | [Sales Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2025, by and among Strategy and TD Securities (USA) LLC, The Benchmark Company, LLC, BTIG, LLC, Canaccord Genuity LLC, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Santander US Capital Markets LLC, and SG Americas Securities, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 1, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525109959/d944677dex11.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.3 | [First Amendment to the Sales Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2025, by and among Strategy and TD Securities (USA) LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., The Benchmark Company, LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525155918/d66905dex12.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.4 | [Sales Agreement, dated as of May 22, 2025, by and among Strategy and TD Securities (USA) LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., and The Benchmark Company, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 22, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525124568/d68716dex11.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.5 | [Sales Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2025, by and among Strategy and TD Securities (USA) LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., The Benchmark Company, LLC, Clear Street LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2025 (File No. 001-42509).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525155918/d66905dex11.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.6 | [Sales Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2025, by and among Strategy and TD Securities (USA) LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., The Benchmark Company, LLC, Clear Street LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 31, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000119312525170550/d83620dex11.htm) |
| 10.7 | [U.S. Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (2025) under the registrant's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended to date, the "2023 Plan").](mstr-ex10_7.htm) |
| 10.8 | [U.S. Form of Non Statutory Stock Option Agreement (2025) under the 2023 Plan.](mstr-ex10_8.htm) |
| 10.9 | [U.S. Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Non-Employee Director) (2025) under the 2023 Plan.](mstr-ex10_9.htm) |
| 10.10 | [U.S. Form of Non Statutory Stock Option Agreement (Non-Employee Director) (2025) under the 2023 Plan.](mstr-ex10_10.htm) |
| 10.11 | [International Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (2025) under the 2023 Plan.](mstr-ex10_11.htm) |
| 10.12 | [International Form of Non Statutory Option Agreement (2025) under the 2023 Plan.](mstr-ex10_12.htm) |
| 10.13 | [Amendments to existing Forms of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement and Option Agreements under the registrant's 2013 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2023 Plan.](mstr-ex10_13.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31.1 | [Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Principal Executive Officer.](mstr-ex31_1.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31.2 | [Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Principal Financial Officer.](mstr-ex31_2.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.1 | [Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.](mstr-ex32_1.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.1 | [Notice to Stockholders under Section 204 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2025 (File No. 001-42509)).](mstr-ex99_1.htm) |
| 99.2 | [Notice to Stockholders under Section 204 of the Delaware General Corporation Law](mstr-ex99_2.htm) |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document. The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema with Embedded Linkbase Document. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| **STRATEGY INC** | **STRATEGY INC** |
| By: | /s/ Andrew Kang |
|  | Andrew Kang |
|  | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
| By: | /s/ Jeanine Montgomery |
|  | Jeanine Montgomery |
|  | Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer  |

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Date: November 3, 2025

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## Exhibit 3.10

**Exhibit 3.10**

**CERTIFICATE OF VALIDATION**

**OF**

**MICROSTRATEGY INCORPORATED**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 204 OF**

**THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE**

**August 1, 2025**

MicroStrategy Incorporated, a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "**Company**"), does hereby certify as follows:

1. The Company has ratified one or more defective corporate acts (as defined in Section 204(h) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "**DGCL**")) that would have required the filing of a certificate under Section 103 of the DGCL.

2. Such defective corporate acts have been ratified in accordance with Section 204 of the DGCL.

3. A Certificate of Increase of the 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock of the Company (the "**Certificate of Increase**") was previously filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on July 25, 2025, and a change to the date and time of the effectiveness of the Certificate of Increase is required to give effect to the defective corporate acts.

4. A certificate containing all of the information that would be required under Section 151(g) of the DGCL to give effect to the defective corporate act, is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. Such certificate shall be deemed to have become effective as of 6:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on March 10, 2025.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Company has caused this Certificate of Validation to be executed by its duly authorized officer on the date first written above.

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|:---|:---|
| MicroStrategy Incorporated | MicroStrategy Incorporated |
| By: | /s/ Andrew Kang |
| Name: | Andrew Kang |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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[Certificate of Validation (8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock)]

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**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

**CERTIFICATE OF INCREASE**

**OF**

**8.00% SERIES A PERPETUAL STRIKE PREFERRED STOCK**

**OF**

**MICROSTRATEGY INCORPORATED**

MicroStrategy Incorporated, a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "**Company**"), does hereby certify that, pursuant to the authority conferred upon the Board of Directors of the Company by the Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended, the Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a resolution authorizing and directing the increase in the number of authorized shares designated as 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock of the Company to 269,800,000 shares.

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## Exhibit 3.12

**Exhibit 3.12**

**CERTIFICATE OF VALIDATION**

**OF**

**MICROSTRATEGY INCORPORATED**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 204 OF**

**THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE**

**August 1, 2025**

MicroStrategy Incorporated, a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "**Company**"), does hereby certify as follows:

1. The Company has ratified one or more defective corporate acts (as defined in Section 204(h) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "**DGCL**")) that would have required the filing of a certificate under Section 103 of the DGCL.

2. Such defective corporate acts have been ratified in accordance with Section 204 of the DGCL.

3. No certificate with respect to such defective corporate act was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State.

4. A Certificate of Increase of the 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock of the Company (the "**Certificate of Increase**") was previously filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on July 25, 2025, and a change to the date and time of the effectiveness of the Certificate of Increase is required to give effect to the defective corporate acts.

5. A certificate containing all of the information that would be required under Section 151(g) of the DGCL to give effect to the defective corporate act, is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. Such certificate shall be deemed to have become effective as of 6:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on May 22, 2025.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Company has caused this Certificate of Validation to be executed by its duly authorized officer on the date first written above.

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|:---|:---|
| MicroStrategy Incorporated | MicroStrategy Incorporated |
| By: | /s/ Andrew Kang |
| Name: | Andrew Kang |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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[Certificate of Validation (10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock)]

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**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

**CERTIFICATE OF INCREASE**

**OF**

**10.00% SERIES A PERPETUAL STRIFE PREFERRED STOCK**

**OF**

**MICROSTRATEGY INCORPORATED**

MicroStrategy Incorporated, a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "**Company**"), does hereby certify that, pursuant to the authority conferred upon the Board of Directors of the Company by the Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended, the Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a resolution authorizing and directing the increase in the number of authorized shares designated as 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock of the Company to 33,200,000 shares.

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## Exhibit 3.14

**Exhibit 3.14**

**CERTIFICATE OF VALIDATION**

**OF**

**MICROSTRATEGY INCORPORATED**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 204 OF**

**THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE**

**August 1, 2025**

MicroStrategy Incorporated, a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "**Company**"), does hereby certify as follows:

1. The Company has ratified one or more defective corporate acts (as defined in Section 204(h) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "**DGCL**")) that would have required the filing of a certificate under Section 103 of the DGCL.

2. Such defective corporate acts have been ratified in accordance with Section 204 of the DGCL.

3. No certificate with respect to such defective corporate act was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State.

4. A Certificate of Increase of the 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock of the Company (the "**Certificate of Increase**") was previously filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on July 25, 2025, and a change to the date and time of the effectiveness of the Certificate of Increase is required to give effect to the defective corporate acts.

5. A certificate containing all of the information that would be required under Section 151(g) of the DGCL to give effect to the defective corporate act, is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. Such certificate shall be deemed to have become effective as of 6:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on July 7, 2025.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Company has caused this Certificate of Validation to be executed by its duly authorized officer on the date first written above.

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|:---|:---|
| MicroStrategy Incorporated | MicroStrategy Incorporated |
| By: | /s/ Andrew Kang |
| Name: | Andrew Kang |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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[Certificate of Validation (10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock)]

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**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

**CERTIFICATE OF INCREASE**

**OF**

**10.00% SERIES A PERPETUAL STRIDE PREFERRED STOCK**

**OF**

**MICROSTRATEGY INCORPORATED**

MicroStrategy Incorporated, a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "**Company**"), does hereby certify that, pursuant to the authority conferred upon the Board of Directors of the Company by the Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended, the Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a resolution authorizing and directing the increase in the number of authorized shares designated as 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock of the Company to 61,175,700 shares.

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## Exhibit 10.7

*US Form RSU Agreement – September 2025*

STRATEGY INC

Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

<u>Granted Under 2023 Equity Incentive Plan</u>

Strategy Inc, a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), hereby grants the following restricted stock units pursuant to its 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. This Notice of Grant and the attached Terms and Conditions (which constitute a part hereof) are collectively the "Agreement".

<u>Notice of Grant</u>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of recipient (the "<u>Participant</u>"): |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Grant Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Number of restricted stock units ("<u>RSUs</u>") granted: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Number, if any, of RSUs that vest immediately on the Grant Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;RSUs that are subject to vesting schedule: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Start Date: |

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Vesting Schedule:

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Number of RSUs that Vest: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;[] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[]% of the RSUs |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Eligible Participant, as provided herein, and is subject to Section 3(b) below. The Participant shall be an "<u>Eligible Participant</u>" if he or she is an employee, director or officer of, or consultant or advisor to, any entity included in the definition of the Company in the Plan (each, a "<u>Specified Company</u>"). | &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Eligible Participant, as provided herein, and is subject to Section 3(b) below. The Participant shall be an "<u>Eligible Participant</u>" if he or she is an employee, director or officer of, or consultant or advisor to, any entity included in the definition of the Company in the Plan (each, a "<u>Specified Company</u>"). |

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This grant of RSUs satisfies in full all commitments that the Company has to the Participant with respect to the issuance of stock, stock options or other equity securities under this Agreement.

STRATEGY INC

By:

Name:

Title:

PARTICIPANT

This Agreement has been accepted by:

###PARTICIPANT_NAME###

Dated: ###ACCEPTANCE_DATE###

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*US Form RSU Agreement – September 2025*

STRATEGY INC

Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

<u>Incorporated Terms and Conditions</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Award of Restricted Stock Units</u>. In consideration of services rendered and to be rendered to the Company, by the Participant, the Company has granted to the Participant, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (this "<u>Agreement</u>") and in the Company's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>"), an award with respect to the number of RSUs set forth in the Notice of Grant that forms part of this Agreement (the "<u>Notice of Grant</u>"). Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of the Company (the "<u>Common Stock</u>") upon vesting of the RSU, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. To accept this award, the Participant must accept this Agreement within six (6) months of the Grant Date. If this Agreement is not accepted within six (6) months of the Grant Date, the Company's grant of RSUs under this Agreement will be withdrawn and cease to be in effect and the Participant shall have no rights to any RSUs under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Definitions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) "<u>Adverse Event</u>" shall mean the occurrence of (x) any material diminution in the Participant's authority, duties, responsibility, or base compensation, or (y) the requirement by the Company that the Participant principally works at a location that is more than 50 miles from the Participant's principal work location immediately prior to the Change in Control Event.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) "<u>Cause</u>" shall mean willful misconduct by the Participant or willful failure by the Participant to perform his or her responsibilities to any Specified Company (including, without limitation, breach by the Participant of any provision of any employment, consulting, advisory, nondisclosure, non-competition or other similar agreement between the Participant and any Specified Company), as determined by the Company, which determination shall be conclusive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is party to an employment, consulting or severance agreement with a Specified Company that contains a definition of "cause" for termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, "Cause" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in such agreement. The Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant shall be considered to have been terminated for "Cause" if the Company determines no later than 30 days after the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, that termination for Cause was warranted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) A "<u>Change in Control Event</u>" shall mean any of the following, provided that such event constitutes a "change in control event" within the meaning of Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the "<u>Code</u>"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the acquisition by an individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "<u>Exchange Act</u>")) (a "<u>Person</u>") of beneficial ownership of any capital stock of the Company after the date hereof if, after such acquisition, such Person beneficially owns (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the "<u>Outstanding Company Voting Securities</u>"); provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (i), the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control Event: (I) any acquisition directly from the Company (excluding an acquisition pursuant to the exercise, conversion or exchange of any security exercisable for, convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share of the Company ("<u>Class B Common Stock</u>") or other voting securities of the Company, unless the Person exercising, converting or exchanging such security acquired such security directly from the Company or an underwriter or agent of the Company), (II) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a Business Combination (as defined in paragraph 2(b)(iii) below) which complies with clauses (x) and (y) of subsection (iii) of this definition, (III) any transfer by Michael J. Saylor or any of his affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) (the "<u>MS Affiliates</u>") to Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate or (IV) any acquisition by Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate not pursuant to a Business Combination, except for an acquisition that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock; or

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*US Form RSU Agreement – September 2025*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) on any date after Michael J. Saylor and the MS Affiliates cease to own in the aggregate more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities (the "<u>Applicable Date</u>"), there is a change in the composition of the board of the Company (the "<u>Board</u>") that results in the Continuing Directors (as defined below) no longer constituting a majority of the Board (or, if applicable, the board of directors of a successor corporation to the Company), where the term "<u>Continuing Director</u>" means at any date a member of the Board (x) who was a member of the Board on the date immediately prior to the Applicable Date or (y) who was nominated or elected subsequent to the Applicable Date by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election or whose election to the Board was recommended or endorsed by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election; provided, however, that there shall be excluded from this clause (y) any individual whose initial assumption of office occurred as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, by or on behalf of a person other than the Board; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the consummation of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or share exchange involving the Company or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a "<u>Business Combination</u>"), unless, immediately following such Business Combination, each of the following two conditions is satisfied: (x) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and any other Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, respectively, of the resulting or acquiring corporation in such Business Combination (which shall include, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or substantially all of the Company's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) (such resulting or acquiring corporation is referred to herein as the "<u>Acquiring Corporation</u>") in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and such other Outstanding Company Voting Securities, respectively, immediately prior to such Business Combination and (y) no Person (excluding Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) maintained or sponsored by the Company or by the Acquiring Corporation or any Person who beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities prior to the Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; provided, however, that for the avoidance of doubt, the consummation of any Business Combination that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock shall be deemed not to satisfy the condition set forth in clause (x).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) "<u>Good Reason</u>" shall mean the occurrence of an Adverse Event, in each case, after the Change in Control Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Adverse Event shall not be deemed to constitute Good Reason unless (i) the Participant gives the Company or the Acquiring Corporation, as applicable, notice of termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant no more than 90 days after the initial occurrence of the Adverse Event, (ii) such Adverse Event has not been fully corrected and the Participant has not been reasonably compensated for any losses or damages resulting therefrom within 30 days of the Company's or the Acquiring Corporation's receipt of such notice and (iii) the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant occurs within six (6) months following the Company's or the Acquiring Corporation's receipt of such notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Vesting</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The RSUs shall vest in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set forth in the Notice of Grant (the "<u>Vesting Schedule</u>"). Any fractional shares resulting from the application of any percentages used in the Vesting Schedule shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number of RSUs. Upon each Vesting Date (or, if applicable, an earlier vesting date pursuant to Section 3(b) below, which, in such event, shall also be hereinafter referred to as the "<u>Vesting Date</u>"), the Company shall settle the vested portion of the RSUs and shall therefore, subject to the payment of any taxes pursuant to Section 8(b), issue and deliver to the Participant one share of Common Stock for each RSU that vests on such Vesting Date (the "<u>RSU Shares</u>"). Alternatively, the Board may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay cash or part cash and part RSU Shares in lieu of settling the RSUs that vest on such Vesting Date solely

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*US Form RSU Agreement – September 2025*

in RSU Shares (such discretion of the Board to settle in cash shall not apply to a Participant who is subject to Canadian tax, whose shares must be settled in previously unissued shares). If a cash payment is made in lieu of delivering RSU Shares, the amount of such payment shall be equal to the fair market value (as determined by the Board) of the RSU Shares as of the Vesting Date less an amount equal to any federal, state, local and other taxes of any kind required to be withheld with respect to the vesting of the RSUs. The RSUs or any cash payment in lieu of RSU Shares will be delivered to the Participant as soon as practicable following each Vesting Date, but in any event within 30 days of such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10(b) of the Plan or Section 3(a) above, in the event of a Change in Control Event:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) If the Change in Control Event also constitutes a Reorganization Event (as defined in the Plan) and the RSUs are not assumed, or substantially equivalent RSUs substituted, by the Acquiring Corporation, these RSUs shall automatically become vested in full immediately prior to such Change in Control Event; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) If either the Change in Control Event is also a Reorganization Event and these RSUs are assumed or substantially equivalent RSUs are substituted or the Change in Control Event is not a Reorganization Event, then in either case these RSUs shall continue to vest in accordance with the Vesting Schedule; provided, however, that these RSUs shall immediately become vested in full if, on or prior to the first anniversary of the date of the consummation of the Change in Control Event, the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant with the Company or the Acquiring Corporation is terminated for Good Reason by the Participant or is terminated without Cause by the Company or the Acquiring Corporation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Forfeiture of Unvested RSUs Upon Cessation of Service</u>. Except as provided below, in the event that the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for any reason or no reason, with or without Cause, including in the case of resignation or dismissal with or without Cause, then all of the RSUs that are unvested as of the time of such cessation shall be forfeited immediately and automatically to the Company, without the payment of any consideration to the Participant, effective as of such cessation; provided, that if such cessation is on account of the Participant's death, then any RSUs that are unvested as of such cessation shall become vested in full immediately as of such cessation. The Participant shall have no further rights with respect to the unvested RSUs that do not become vested on cessation as an Eligible Participant, or any Common Stock that may have been issuable with respect thereto. The Company shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for purposes of the forfeiture of the RSUs in accordance with the terms hereof (including whether the Participant may still be considered to be an Eligible Participant while on a leave of absence).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Restrictions on Transfer</u>. The Participant shall not sell, assign, transfer, pledge, hypothecate, encumber or otherwise dispose of, by operation of law or otherwise (collectively "transfer") any RSUs, or any interest therein. The Company shall not be required to treat as the owner of any RSUs or issue any Common Stock or make any cash payment, to any transferee to whom such RSUs have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Rights as a Stockholder</u>. The Participant shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares of Common Stock that may be issuable with respect to the RSUs until the issuance of the shares of Common Stock to the Participant following the vesting of the RSUs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Provisions of the Plan</u>. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of the Plan, a copy of which is furnished to the Participant with this Agreement. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Tax Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Acknowledgments; No Section 83(b) Election</u>. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is responsible for obtaining the advice of the Participant's own tax advisors with respect to the award of RSUs and the Participant is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents with respect to the tax consequences relating to the RSUs. The Participant understands

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*US Form RSU Agreement – September 2025*

that the Participant (and not the Company) shall be responsible for the Participant's tax liability that may arise in connection with the acquisition, vesting and/or disposition of the RSUs. If the Participant is a U.S. taxpayer, the Participant acknowledges that no election under Section 83(b) of the Code is available with respect to RSUs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Responsibility for Taxes</u>. The Participant acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or the Specified Company employing or engaging the Participant (the "<u>Service Recipient</u>"), the ultimate liability for all income tax, social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related items related to the Participant's participation in the Plan and legally applicable to the Participant ("<u>Tax-Related Items</u>") is and remains the Participant's responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Service Recipient. The Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Service Recipient (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the RSUs, and (ii) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the RSUs to reduce or eliminate the Participant's liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Participant is subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction, the Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Service Recipient (or former service recipient, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver RSU Shares or the proceeds of the sale of RSU Shares if the Participant fails to comply with his or her obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.

In connection with any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Service Recipient to fulfill any and all liability for Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Service Recipient, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations or rights with regard to Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following without the need for the Participant's consent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)withholding from the Participant's wages or other cash compensation payable to the Participant by the Company, the Service Recipient or any other Specified Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)withholding from proceeds of the sale of RSU Shares either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Participant's behalf pursuant to this authorization without further consent);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)withholding RSU Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)requiring the Participant to tender a cash payment to the Company, the Service Recipient or another Specified Company; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)any other method of withholding determined by the Company to be permitted under the Plan and applicable law and, to the extent required by the Plan or applicable law, approved by the Committee.<br>

The Company may withhold for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory or other withholding rates, including up to the maximum applicable rates in the Participant's jurisdiction(s). In the event the application of such withholding rate leads to over-withholding, the Participant may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash from the Company or the Service Recipient (and, in no event, will the Participant have any entitlement to the equivalent amount in shares of Common Stock); alternatively, if not refunded by the Company or the Service Recipient, the Participant may be able to seek a refund from the local tax authorities. In the event the application of such withholding rate leads to under-withholding, the Participant may be required to pay any additional Tax-Related Items directly to the applicable tax authorities.

The Participant agrees to pay the Company or the Service Recipient any amount of Tax-Related Items that the Company or the Service Recipient may be required to withhold or account for as a result of the Participant's participation in the Plan that cannot be satisfied by the means previously described. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the RSU Shares (or the cash equivalent) or the proceeds of the sale of RSU Shares if the Participant fails to comply with the Participant's obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.

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*US Form RSU Agreement – September 2025*

thereunder ("<u>Section 409A</u>"). The delivery of RSU Shares on the vesting of the RSUs may not be accelerated or deferred to dates or events other than those set forth herein, unless permitted or required by Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Data Privacy</u>.

In order to assist in the administration of the Plan, the Company may process personal data about the Participant. Such data includes but is not limited to the information provided in this Agreement and any changes thereto, other appropriate personal and financial data about the Participant such as home address and business addresses and other contact information, payroll information and any other information that might be deemed appropriate by the Company to facilitate the administration of the Plan. By accepting these RSUs, the Participant gives explicit consent to the Company to process any such personal data. The Participant also gives explicit consent to the Company to transfer any such personal data outside or within the country in which the Participant works or is employed, including, with respect to non-U.S. resident Participants, to the United States, to transferees who shall include the Company, a broker retained by the Participant or the Company for the purpose of administering the RSUs and other persons who are designated by the Company to administer or assist with the implementation, administration or management of the Plan. The Participant may object to the collection, use, processing or transfer of such data by notifying the General Counsel of Strategy in writing. The Participant understands that such objection may impair his or her ability to participate in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Participant's Acknowledgements</u>.

The Participant acknowledges that he or she: (i) has read this Agreement; (ii) has been represented in the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of the Participant's own choice or has voluntarily declined to seek such counsel; (iii) understands the terms and consequences of this Agreement; (iv) is fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement; and (v) agrees that in accepting this award, he or she will be bound by any clawback policy that the Company may adopt in the future. To accept this award, the Participant acknowledges that they must accept this Agreement within six (6) months of the Grant Date. If this Agreement is not accepted within six (6) months of the Grant Date, the Company's grant of RSUs under this Agreement will be withdrawn and cease to be in effect and the Participant shall have no rights to any RSUs under this Agreement.

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## Exhibit 10.8

*US Form Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement – September 2025*

STRATEGY INC

Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement

<u>Granted Under 2023 Equity Incentive Plan</u>

Strategy Inc, a Delaware corporation, hereby grants the following stock option pursuant to its 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. This Notice of Grant and the attached Terms and Conditions (which constitute a part hereof) are collectively the "Agreement".

<u>Notice of Grant</u>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of optionee (the "<u>Participant</u>"): |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Grant Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Number of shares of Common Stock subject to this option ("<u>Shares</u>"): |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Option exercise price per Share: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Start Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Final Exercise Date: |

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Vesting Schedule:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Percentage of Option that Vests: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;[] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[]% of the Option |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Eligible Participant, as provided herein, and is subject to Section 3(b) below. The Participant shall be an "<u>Eligible Participant</u>" if he or she is an employee, director or officer of, or consultant or advisor to, any entity included in the definition of the Company in the Plan (each, a "<u>Specified Company</u>"). | &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Eligible Participant, as provided herein, and is subject to Section 3(b) below. The Participant shall be an "<u>Eligible Participant</u>" if he or she is an employee, director or officer of, or consultant or advisor to, any entity included in the definition of the Company in the Plan (each, a "<u>Specified Company</u>"). |

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This grant of stock options satisfies in full all commitments that the Company has to the Participant with respect to the issuance of stock, stock options or other equity securities under this Agreement.

STRATEGY INC

By:

Name:

Title:

PARTICIPANT

This Agreement has been accepted by:

###PARTICIPANT_NAME###

Dated: ###ACCEPTANCE_DATE###

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*US Form Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement – September 2025*

**STRATEGY INC**

**Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement**

**Granted Under 2023 Equity Incentive Plan**

1. <u>Grant of Option</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.This Agreement evidences the grant by Strategy Inc, a Delaware corporation ("<u>Strategy</u>"), on the grant date, set forth in the Notice of Grant that forms part of this Agreement (the "<u>Notice of Grant</u>"), to the Participant, of an option to purchase, in whole or in part, on the terms provided herein and in Strategy's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>"), the number of Shares set forth in the Notice of Grant of class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of Strategy ("<u>Common Stock</u>"), at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Grant. Unless earlier terminated, this option shall expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern time on the Final Exercise Date set forth in the Notice of Grant (the "<u>Final Exercise Date</u>"). To accept this option, the Participant must accept this Agreement within six (6) months of the Grant Date. If this Agreement is not accepted within six (6) months of the Grant Date, the Company's grant of the option under this Agreement will be withdrawn and cease to be in effect and the Participant shall have no rights to any options under this Agreement.

It is intended that the option evidenced by this Agreement shall not be an incentive stock option as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any regulations promulgated thereunder (the "<u>Code</u>"). Except as otherwise indicated by the context, the term "Participant", as used in this option, shall be deemed to include any person who acquires the right to exercise this option validly under its terms.

2. <u>Vesting Schedule</u>.

This option will become exercisable ("<u>vest</u>") in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set forth in the Notice of Grant.

The right of exercise shall be cumulative so that to the extent the option is not exercised in any period to the maximum extent permissible it shall continue to be exercisable, in whole or in part, with respect to all Shares for which it is vested until the earlier of the Final Exercise Date or the termination of this option under Section 4 hereof or the Plan.

3. <u>Change in Control Events</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Definitions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) "<u>Adverse Event</u>" shall mean the occurrence of (x) any material diminution in the Participant's authority, duties, responsibility, or base compensation, or (y) the requirement by the Company that the Participant principally works at a location that is more than 50 miles from the Participant's principal work location immediately prior to the Change in Control Event.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) "<u>Cause</u>" shall mean willful misconduct by the Participant or willful failure by the Participant to perform his or her responsibilities to any Specified Company (including, without limitation, breach by the Participant of any provision of any employment, consulting, advisory, nondisclosure, non-competition or other similar agreement between the Participant and any Specified Company), as determined by Strategy, which determination shall be conclusive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is party to an employment, consulting or severance agreement with a Specified Company that contains a definition of "cause" for termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, "Cause" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in such agreement. The Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant shall be considered to have been terminated for "Cause" if Strategy determines no later than 30 days after the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, that termination for Cause was warranted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) A "<u>Change in Control Event</u>" shall mean:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) the acquisition by an individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "<u>Exchange Act</u>")) (a "<u>Person</u>") of beneficial ownership of any capital stock of Strategy after the date hereof if, after such acquisition, such Person beneficially owns (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of Strategy entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the "<u>Outstanding Company Voting Securities</u>"); provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (A), the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control Event: (I) any acquisition directly from Strategy (excluding an acquisition pursuant to the exercise, conversion or exchange of any security exercisable for, convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share of Strategy ("<u>Class B Common Stock</u>") or other voting securities of Strategy, unless the Person exercising, converting or exchanging such security acquired such security directly from Strategy or an underwriter or agent of Strategy), (II) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a Business Combination (as defined below) which complies with clauses (x) and (y) of subsection (C) of this definition, (III) any transfer by Michael J. Saylor or any of his affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) (the "<u>MS Affiliates</u>") to Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate or (IV) any acquisition by Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate not pursuant to a Business Combination, except for an acquisition that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) on any date after Michael J. Saylor and the MS Affiliates cease to own in the aggregate more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities (the "<u>Applicable Date</u>"), there is a change in the composition of the Board that results in the Continuing Directors (as defined below) no longer constituting a majority of the Board (or, if applicable, the board of directors of a successor corporation to Strategy), where the term "Continuing Director" means at any date a member of the Board (x) who was a member of the Board on the date immediately prior to the Applicable Date or (y) who was nominated or elected subsequent to the Applicable Date by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election or whose election to the Board was recommended or endorsed by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election; provided, however, that there shall be excluded from this clause (y) any individual whose initial assumption of office occurred as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, by or on behalf of a person other than the Board; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) the consummation of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or share exchange involving Strategy or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Strategy (a "<u>Business Combination</u>"), unless, immediately following such Business Combination, each of the following two conditions is satisfied: (x) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and any other Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, respectively, of the resulting or acquiring corporation in such Business Combination (which shall include, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns Strategy or substantially all of Strategy's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) (such resulting or acquiring corporation is referred to herein as the "<u>Acquiring Corporation</u>") in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and such other Outstanding Company Voting Securities, respectively, immediately prior to such Business Combination and (y) no Person (excluding Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) maintained or sponsored by Strategy or by the Acquiring Corporation or any Person who beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities prior to the Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; provided, however, that for the avoidance of doubt, the consummation of any Business Combination that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock shall be deemed not to satisfy the condition set forth in clause (x).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) "<u>Good Reason</u>" shall mean the occurrence of an Adverse Event, in each case, after the Change in Control Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Adverse Event shall not be deemed to constitute Good Reason unless (x) the Participant gives Strategy or the Acquiring Corporation, as applicable, notice of termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant no more than 90 days after the initial occurrence of the Adverse Event, (y) such Adverse Event has not been fully corrected and the Participant has not been reasonably compensated for any losses or damages resulting therefrom within 30 days of Strategy's or the Acquiring Corporation's receipt of such notice and (z) the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant occurs within six (6) months following Strategy's or the Acquiring Corporation's receipt of such notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Effect on Option</u>. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10(b) of the Plan or Section 2 above, in the event of a Change in Control Event:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) If the Change in Control Event also constitutes a Reorganization Event (as defined in the Plan) and this option is not assumed, or a substantially equivalent option substituted, by the Acquiring Corporation, this option shall automatically become exercisable in full immediately prior to such Change in Control Event; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) If either the Change in Control Event is also a Reorganization Event and the option is assumed or a substantially equivalent option substituted or the Change in Control Event is not a Reorganization Event, then in either such case this option shall continue to vest in accordance with the original vesting schedule set forth in Section 2 above; provided, however, that this option shall be immediately exercisable in full if, on or prior to the first anniversary of the date of the consummation of the Change in Control Event, the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant with the Company or the Acquiring Corporation is terminated for Good Reason by the Participant or is terminated without Cause by the Company or the Acquiring Corporation.

4. <u>Exercise of Option</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Form of Exercise</u>. Each election to exercise this option shall be in writing, signed by the Participant (which election and signature may be electronic, to the extent provided by the Company), and received by Strategy at its principal office, accompanied by this Agreement, and payment in full in the manner provided in the Plan. The Participant is only permitted to use the methods of payment in Sections 5(f)(i) and 5(f)(ii) of the Plan and, to the extent approved by the Board, any other lawful consideration permitted under the Plan as the Board may determine, including by combination of any of the foregoing permitted forms of payment. The Participant may purchase less than the number of shares covered hereby; provided, however, no partial exercise of this option may be for any fractional share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Continuous Relationship with the Company Required</u>. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 4, this option may not be exercised unless the Participant, at the time he or she exercises this option, is, and has been at all times since the Grant Date, an Eligible Participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Termination of Relationship with the Company</u>. If the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for any reason, then, except as provided in paragraphs (d) and (e) below, the right to exercise this option shall terminate three months after such cessation (but in no event after the Final Exercise Date); provided, however, this option shall be exercisable only to the extent that the Participant was entitled to exercise this option on the date of such cessation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant, prior to the Final Exercise Date, violates the non-competition or confidentiality provisions of any employment contract, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement or other agreement between the Participant and with any Specified Company, the right to exercise this option shall terminate immediately upon such violation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Vesting and Exercise Upon Death or Disability</u>. If the Participant dies or becomes disabled (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code) prior to the Final Exercise Date while he or she is an Eligible Participant and no Specified Company has terminated such relationship for "Cause" as specified in paragraph (e) below, then (i) solely in connection with the death of the Participant, this option shall become vested and exercisable in full immediately and (ii) in connection with either the Participant's death or becoming disabled, this option shall be exercisable, within the period of one year following the date of death or disability of the Participant, by the Participant (or in the case of death by an authorized transferee); provided, that this option shall not be exercisable after the Final Exercise Date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Termination for Cause</u>. If, prior to the Final Exercise Date, the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant with a Specified Company is terminated for Cause, the right to exercise this option shall terminate immediately upon the effective time of such termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant; provided, however, if the determination that the Participant is terminated for Cause is made by the Specified Company after the time of such termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, the right to exercise this option shall terminate immediately upon the date the Participant is given notice by a Specified Company that the Specified Company has determined that the termination is for Cause (or such other date, not later than the Final Exercise Date, that is specified in such notice). If, prior to the Final Exercise Date, the Participant is given notice by a Specified Company of the termination of his or her employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant by a Specified Company for Cause, and the effective time of such employment or other termination is subsequent to the time of the delivery of such notice, the right to exercise this option shall be suspended from the time of the delivery of such notice until the earlier of (x) such time as it is determined or otherwise agreed that the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant shall not be terminated for Cause as provided in such notice or (y) the effective time of such termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant (in which case the right to exercise this option shall, pursuant to the preceding sentence, terminate immediately upon the effective time of such termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Company Discretion</u>. The Company shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for purposes of vesting and exercisability of the option in accordance with the terms hereof (including whether the Participant may still be considered to be an Eligible Participant while on a leave of absence).

5. <u>Withholding</u>.

No Shares will be issued pursuant to the exercise of this option unless and until the Participant pays to the Company, or makes provision satisfactory to Strategy for payment of, any federal, state or local withholding taxes required by law to be withheld in respect of this option.

6. <u>Nontransferability of Option</u>.

This option shall not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered by the Participant, either voluntarily or by operation of law, except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, and, during the life of the Participant, shall be exercisable only by the Participant; provided, however, that, this option may be gratuitously transferred by the Participant to or for the benefit of any immediate family member, family trust or other entity established for the benefit of the Participant and/or an immediate family member thereof if the Company would be eligible to use a Form S-8 under the Securities Act for the registration of the sale of the Common Stock subject to this option to such proposed transferee; provided further, that the Company shall not be required to recognize any such permitted transfer until such time as such permitted transferee shall, as a condition to such transfer, deliver to the Company a written instrument in form and substance satisfactory to the Company confirming that such transferee shall be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this option. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained in this Section 6 shall be deemed to restrict a transfer to the Company.

No interest or right in this option shall be liable for the debts, contracts or engagements of the Participant or his or her successors in interest or shall be subject to disposition by transfer, alienation, anticipation, pledge, encumbrance, assignment or any other means whether such disposition be voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or any other legal or equitable proceedings (including bankruptcy), and any attempted disposition of an interest or right in this option shall be null and void and of no effect, except to the extent that such disposition is permitted by the preceding provisions of this Section 6.

7. <u>Data Privacy</u>.

In order to assist in the administration of the Plan, the Company may process personal data about the Participant. Such data includes but is not limited to the information provided in this Agreement and any changes thereto, other appropriate personal and financial data about the Participant such as home address and business

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addresses and other contact information, payroll information and any other information that might be deemed appropriate by the Company to facilitate the administration of the Plan. By accepting this option, the Participant gives explicit consent to the Company to process any such personal data. The Participant also gives explicit consent to the Company to transfer any such personal data outside or within the country in which the Participant works or is employed, including, with respect to non-U.S. resident Participants, to the United States, to transferees who shall include the Company, a broker retained by the Participant or the Company for the purpose of assisting with an exercise of options and other persons who are designated by the Company to administer or assist with the implementation, administration or management of the Plan. The Participant may object to the collection, use, processing or transfer of such data by notifying the General Counsel of Strategy in writing. The Participant understands that such objection may impair his or her ability to participate in the Plan.

8. <u>Provisions of the Plan</u>.

This option is subject to the provisions of the Plan (including the provisions relating to amendments to the Plan), a copy of which is furnished to the Participant with this option. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan.

9. <u>Participant's Acknowledgements</u>.

The Participant acknowledges that he or she: (i) has read this Agreement; (ii) has been represented in the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of the Participant's own choice or has voluntarily declined to seek such counsel; (iii) understands the terms and consequences of this Agreement; (iv) is fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement; and (v) agrees that in accepting this award, he or she will be bound by any clawback policy that the Company may adopt in the future. To accept this award, the Participant acknowledges that they must accept this Agreement within six (6) months of the Grant Date. If this Agreement is not accepted within six (6) months of the Grant Date, the Company's grant of the options under this Agreement will be withdrawn and cease to be in effect and the Participant shall have no rights to any options under this Agreement.

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## Exhibit 10.9

STRATEGY INC

Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Outside Directors

<u>Granted Under 2023 Equity Incentive Plan</u>

Strategy Inc, a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), hereby grants the following restricted stock units pursuant to its 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>"). This Notice of Grant and the attached Terms and Conditions (which constitute a part hereof) are collectively the "Agreement".

<u>Notice of Grant</u>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of recipient (the "<u>Participant</u>"): |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Grant Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Number of restricted stock units ("<u>RSUs</u>") granted: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Number, if any, of RSUs that vest immediately on the Grant Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;RSUs that are subject to vesting schedule: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Start Date: |

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Vesting Schedule:

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Number of RSUs that Vest: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;[] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[]% of the RSUs |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Outside Director (as defined in the Plan), and is subject to Section 3(b) below.  | &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Outside Director (as defined in the Plan), and is subject to Section 3(b) below.  |

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STRATEGY INC

By:

Name:

Title:

PARTICIPANT

This Agreement has been accepted by:

###PARTICIPANT_NAME###

Dated: ###ACCEPTANCE_DATE###

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STRATEGY INC

Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Outside Directors

<u>Incorporated Terms and Conditions</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Award of Restricted Stock Units</u>. In consideration of services rendered and to be rendered to the Company, by the Participant, the Company has granted to the Participant, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (this "<u>Agreement</u>") and in the Company's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>"), an award with respect to the number of RSUs set forth in the Notice of Grant that forms part of this Agreement (the "<u>Notice of Grant</u>"). Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of the Company (the "<u>Common Stock</u>") upon vesting of the RSU, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Definitions</u>.

A "<u>Change in Control Event</u>" shall mean any of the following, provided that such event constitutes a "change in control event" within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the acquisition by an individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "<u>Exchange Act</u>")) (a "<u>Person</u>") of beneficial ownership of any capital stock of the Company after the date hereof if, after such acquisition, such Person beneficially owns (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the "<u>Outstanding Company Voting Securities</u>"); provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (i), the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control Event: (I) any acquisition directly from the Company (excluding an acquisition pursuant to the exercise, conversion or exchange of any security exercisable for, convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share of the Company ("<u>Class B Common Stock</u>") or other voting securities of the Company, unless the Person exercising, converting or exchanging such security acquired such security directly from the Company or an underwriter or agent of the Company), (II) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a Business Combination (as defined below) which complies with clauses (x) and (y) of subsection (iii) of this definition, (III) any transfer by Michael J. Saylor or any of his affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) (the "<u>MS Affiliates</u>") to Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate or (IV) any acquisition by Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate not pursuant to a Business Combination, except for an acquisition that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) on any date after Michael J. Saylor and the MS Affiliates cease to own in the aggregate more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities (the "<u>Applicable Date</u>"), there is a change in the composition of the board of the Company (the "<u>Board</u>") that results in the Continuing Directors (as defined below) no longer constituting a majority of the Board (or, if applicable, the board of directors of a successor corporation to the Company), where the term "<u>Continuing Director</u>" means at any date a member of the Board (x) who was a member of the Board on the date immediately prior to the Applicable Date or (y) who was nominated or elected subsequent to the Applicable Date by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election or whose election to the Board was recommended or endorsed by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election; provided, however, that there shall be excluded from this clause (y) any individual whose initial assumption of office occurred as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, by or on behalf of a person other than the Board; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the consummation of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or share exchange involving the Company or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a "<u>Business Combination</u>"), unless, immediately following such Business Combination, each of the following two conditions is satisfied: (x) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and any other

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Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, respectively, of the resulting or acquiring corporation in such Business Combination (which shall include, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or substantially all of the Company's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) (such resulting or acquiring corporation is referred to herein as the "<u>Acquiring Corporation</u>") in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and such other Outstanding Company Voting Securities, respectively, immediately prior to such Business Combination and (y) no Person (excluding Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) maintained or sponsored by the Company or by the Acquiring Corporation or any Person who beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities prior to the Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; provided, however, that for the avoidance of doubt, the consummation of any Business Combination that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock shall be deemed not to satisfy the condition set forth in clause (x).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Vesting</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The RSUs shall vest in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set forth in the Notice of Grant (the "<u>Vesting Schedule</u>"). Any fractional shares resulting from the application of any percentages used in the Vesting Schedule shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number of RSUs. Upon each Vesting Date (or, if applicable, an earlier vesting date pursuant to Section 3(b) below, which, in such event, shall also be hereinafter referred to as the "<u>Vesting Date</u>"), the Company shall settle the vested portion of the RSUs and shall therefore, subject to the payment of any taxes pursuant to Section 8(b), issue and deliver to the Participant one share of Common Stock for each RSU that vests on such Vesting Date (the "<u>RSU Shares</u>"). Alternatively, the Board may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay cash or part cash and part RSU Shares in lieu of settling the RSUs that vest on such Vesting Date solely in RSU Shares (such discretion of the Board to settle in cash shall not apply to a Participant who is subject to Canadian tax, whose shares must be settled in previously unissued shares). If a cash payment is made in lieu of delivering RSU Shares, the amount of such payment shall be equal to the fair market value (as determined by the Board) of the RSU Shares as of the Vesting Date less an amount equal to any federal, state, local and other taxes of any kind required to be withheld with respect to the vesting of the RSUs. The RSUs or any cash payment in lieu of RSU Shares will be delivered to the Participant as soon as practicable following each Vesting Date, but in any event within 30 days of such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10(b) of the Plan or Section 3(a) above, effective immediately prior to a Change in Control Event, the RSUs shall become fully vested and free from forfeiture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Forfeiture of Unvested RSUs Upon Cessation of Service</u>. Except as provided below, in the event that the Participant ceases to be an Outside Director for any reason or no reason, then all of the RSUs that are unvested as of the time of such cessation shall be forfeited immediately and automatically to the Company, without the payment of any consideration to the Participant, effective as of such cessation; provided, that if such cessation is on account of the Participant's death, then any RSUs that are unvested as of such cessation shall become vested in full immediately as of such cessation. The Participant shall have no further rights with respect to the unvested RSUs that do not become vested on cessation as an Outside Director, or any Common Stock that may have been issuable with respect thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Restrictions on Transfer</u>. The Participant shall not sell, assign, transfer, pledge, hypothecate, encumber or otherwise dispose of, by operation of law or otherwise (collectively "transfer") any RSUs, or any interest therein. The Company shall not be required to treat as the owner of any RSUs or issue any Common Stock or make any cash payment, to any transferee to whom such RSUs have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Rights as a Stockholder</u>. The Participant shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares of Common Stock that may be issuable with respect to the RSUs until the issuance of the shares of Common Stock to the Participant following the vesting of the RSUs.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Provisions of the Plan</u>. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of the Plan, a copy of which is furnished to the Participant with this Agreement. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Tax Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Acknowledgments; No Section 83(b) Election</u>. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is responsible for obtaining the advice of the Participant's own tax advisors with respect to the award of RSUs and the Participant is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents with respect to the tax consequences relating to the RSUs. The Participant understands that the Participant (and not the Company) shall be responsible for the Participant's tax liability that may arise in connection with the acquisition, vesting and/or disposition of the RSUs. The Participant acknowledges that no election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the "<u>Code</u>") is available with respect to RSUs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Withholding</u>. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company has the right to deduct from payments of any kind otherwise due to the Participant any federal, state, local or other taxes of any kind required by law to be withheld with respect to the vesting of the RSUs. On each Vesting Date (or other date or time at which the Company is required to withhold taxes associated with the RSUs), solely to the extent the Company is required to withhold federal, state, local or other taxes of any kind in connection with such vesting, the Company will retain from the RSU Shares otherwise issuable on such date a number of shares of Common Stock having a fair market value (as determined by the Company) equal to the Company's minimum statutory withholding obligation with respect to such taxable event. If the Company is unable to retain sufficient shares of Common Stock to satisfy such tax withholding obligation, the Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company or an affiliate of the Company shall be entitled to immediate payment from the Participant of the amount of any tax required to be withheld by the Company. The Company shall not deliver any RSU Shares to the Participant until it is satisfied that all required withholdings have been made.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Section 409A</u>. The RSUs awarded pursuant to this Agreement are intended to be exempt from or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and the Treasury Regulations issued thereunder ("<u>Section 409A</u>"). The delivery of RSU Shares on the vesting of the RSUs may not be accelerated or deferred to dates or events other than those set forth herein, unless permitted or required by Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Data Privacy</u>.

In order to assist in the administration of the Plan, the Company may process personal data about the Participant. Such data includes but is not limited to the information provided in this Agreement and any changes thereto, other appropriate personal and financial data about the Participant such as home address and business addresses and other contact information, payroll information and any other information that might be deemed appropriate by the Company to facilitate the administration of the Plan. By accepting these RSUs, the Participant gives explicit consent to the Company to process any such personal data. The Participant also gives explicit consent to the Company to transfer any such personal data outside or within the country in which the Participant works or is employed, including, with respect to non-U.S. resident Participants, to the United States, to transferees who shall include the Company, a broker retained by the Participant or the Company for the purpose of administering the RSUs and other persons who are designated by the Company to administer or assist with the implementation, administration or management of the Plan. The Participant may object to the collection, use, processing or transfer of such data by notifying the General Counsel of Strategy in writing. The Participant understands that such objection may impair his or her ability to participate in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Participant's Acknowledgements</u>.

The Participant acknowledges that he or she: (i) has read this Agreement; (ii) has been represented in the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of the Participant's own choice or has voluntarily declined to seek such counsel; (iii) understands the terms and consequences of this Agreement; (iv) is fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement; and (v) agrees that in accepting this award, he or she will be bound by any clawback policy that the Company may adopt in the future.

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## Exhibit 10.10

STRATEGY INC

Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement for Outside Directors

<u>Granted Under 2023 Equity Incentive Plan</u>

Strategy Inc, a Delaware corporation, hereby grants the following stock option pursuant to its 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>"). This Notice of Grant and the attached Terms and Conditions (which constitute a part hereof) are collectively the "Agreement".

<u>Notice of Grant</u>

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|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of optionee (the "<u>Participant</u>"): |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Grant Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Number of shares of Common Stock subject to this option ("<u>Shares</u>"): |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Option exercise price per Share: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Start Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Final Exercise Date: |

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Vesting Schedule:

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Percentage of Option that Vests: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;[] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[]% of the Option |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Outside Director (as defined in the Plan), and is subject to Section 3(b) below.  | &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Outside Director (as defined in the Plan), and is subject to Section 3(b) below.  |

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STRATEGY INC

By:

Name:

Title:

PARTICIPANT

This Agreement has been accepted by:

###PARTICIPANT_NAME###

Dated: ###ACCEPTANCE_DATE###

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**STRATEGY INC**

**Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement for Outside Directors**

**Granted Under 2023 Equity Incentive Plan**

1. <u>Grant of Option</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.This Agreement evidences the grant by Strategy Inc, a Delaware corporation ("<u>Strategy</u>"), on the grant date, set forth in the Notice of Grant that forms part of this Agreement (the "<u>Notice of Grant</u>"), to the Participant, of an option to purchase, in whole or in part, on the terms provided herein and in Strategy's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>"), the number of Shares set forth in the Notice of Grant of class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of Strategy ("<u>Common Stock</u>"), at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Grant. Unless earlier terminated, this option shall expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern time on the Final Exercise Date set forth in the Notice of Grant (the "<u>Final Exercise Date</u>").

It is intended that the option evidenced by this Agreement shall not be an incentive stock option as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any regulations promulgated thereunder (the "<u>Code</u>"). Except as otherwise indicated by the context, the term "Participant", as used in this option, shall be deemed to include any person who acquires the right to exercise this option validly under its terms.

2. <u>Vesting Schedule</u>.

This option will become exercisable ("<u>vest</u>") in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set forth in the Notice of Grant.

The right of exercise shall be cumulative so that to the extent the option is not exercised in any period to the maximum extent permissible it shall continue to be exercisable, in whole or in part, with respect to all Shares for which it is vested until the earlier of the Final Exercise Date or the termination of this option under Section 4 hereof or the Plan.

3. <u>Change in Control Events</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Definition</u>. A "<u>Change in Control Event</u>" shall mean:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) the acquisition by an individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "<u>Exchange Act</u>")) (a "<u>Person</u>") of beneficial ownership of any capital stock of Strategy after the date hereof if, after such acquisition, such Person beneficially owns (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of Strategy entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the "<u>Outstanding Company Voting Securities</u>"); provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (A), the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control Event: (I) any acquisition directly from Strategy (excluding an acquisition pursuant to the exercise, conversion or exchange of any security exercisable for, convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share of Strategy ("<u>Class B Common Stock</u>") or other voting securities of Strategy, unless the Person exercising, converting or exchanging such security acquired such security directly from Strategy or an underwriter or agent of Strategy), (II) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a Business Combination (as defined below) which complies with clauses (x) and (y) of subsection (C) of this definition, (III) any transfer by Michael J. Saylor or any of his affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) (the "<u>MS Affiliates</u>") to Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate or (IV) any acquisition by Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate not pursuant to a Business Combination, except for an acquisition that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) on any date after Michael J. Saylor and the MS Affiliates cease to own in the aggregate more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities (the "<u>Applicable Date</u>"), there is a change in the composition of the Board that results in the Continuing Directors (as defined below) no longer constituting a majority of the Board (or, if applicable, the board of directors of a successor corporation to Strategy), where the term "Continuing Director" means at any date a member of the Board (x) who was a member of the Board on the date immediately prior to the Applicable Date or (y) who was nominated or elected subsequent to the Applicable Date by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election or whose election to the Board was recommended or endorsed by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election; provided, however, that there shall be excluded from this clause (y) any individual whose initial assumption of office occurred as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, by or on behalf of a person other than the Board; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) the consummation of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or share exchange involving Strategy or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Strategy (a "<u>Business Combination</u>"), unless, immediately following such Business Combination, each of the following two conditions is satisfied: (x) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and any other Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, respectively, of the resulting or acquiring corporation in such Business Combination (which shall include, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns Strategy or substantially all of Strategy's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) (such resulting or acquiring corporation is referred to herein as the "<u>Acquiring Corporation</u>") in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and such other Outstanding Company Voting Securities, respectively, immediately prior to such Business Combination and (y) no Person (excluding Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) maintained or sponsored by Strategy or by the Acquiring Corporation or any Person who beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities prior to the Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; provided, however, that for the avoidance of doubt, the consummation of any Business Combination that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock shall be deemed not to satisfy the condition set forth in clause (x).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Effect on Option</u>. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10(b) of the Plan or Section 2 above, effective immediately prior to a Change in Control Event, the option shall automatically become immediately vested and exercisable in full.

4. <u>Exercise of Option</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Form of Exercise</u>. Each election to exercise this option shall be in writing, signed by the Participant (which election and signature may be electronic, to the extent provided by the Company), and received by Strategy at its principal office, accompanied by this Agreement, and payment in full in the manner provided in the Plan. The Participant is only permitted to use the methods of payment in Sections 5(f)(i) and 5(f)(ii) of the Plan and, to the extent approved by the Board, any other lawful consideration permitted under the Plan as the Board may determine, including by combination of any of the foregoing permitted forms of payment. The Participant may purchase less than the number of shares covered hereby; provided, however, no partial exercise of this option may be for any fractional share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Continuous Relationship with the Company Required</u>. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 4, this option may not be exercised unless the Participant, at the time he or she exercises this option, is, and has been at all times since the Grant Date, an Outside Director.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Termination of Relationship with the Company</u>. If the Participant ceases to be an Outside Director for any reason, then, except as provided in paragraph (d) below, the right to exercise this option shall terminate three months after such cessation (but in no event after the Final Exercise Date); provided, however, this option shall be exercisable only to the extent that the Participant was entitled to exercise this option on the date of such cessation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Vesting and Exercise Upon Death or Disability</u>. If the Participant dies or becomes disabled (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code) prior to the Final Exercise Date while he or she is an Outside Director, then (i) solely in connection with the death of the Participant, this option shall become vested and exercisable in full immediately and (ii) in connection with either the Participant's death or becoming disabled, this option shall be exercisable, within the period of one year following the date of death or disability of the Participant, by the Participant (or in the case of death by an authorized transferee); provided, that this option shall not be exercisable after the Final Exercise Date.

5. <u>Withholding</u>.

No Shares will be issued pursuant to the exercise of this option unless and until the Participant pays to the Company, or makes provision satisfactory to Strategy for payment of, any federal, state or local withholding taxes required by law to be withheld in respect of this option.

6. <u>Nontransferability of Option</u>.

This option shall not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered by the Participant, either voluntarily or by operation of law, except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, and, during the life of the Participant, shall be exercisable only by the Participant; provided, however, that, this option may be gratuitously transferred by the Participant to or for the benefit of any immediate family member, family trust or other entity established for the benefit of the Participant and/or an immediate family member thereof if the Company would be eligible to use a Form S-8 under the Securities Act for the registration of the sale of the Common Stock subject to this option to such proposed transferee; provided further, that the Company shall not be required to recognize any such permitted transfer until such time as such permitted transferee shall, as a condition to such transfer, deliver to the Company a written instrument in form and substance satisfactory to the Company confirming that such transferee shall be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this option. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained in this Section 6 shall be deemed to restrict a transfer to the Company.

No interest or right in this option shall be liable for the debts, contracts or engagements of the Participant or his or her successors in interest or shall be subject to disposition by transfer, alienation, anticipation, pledge, encumbrance, assignment or any other means whether such disposition be voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or any other legal or equitable proceedings (including bankruptcy), and any attempted disposition of an interest or right in this option shall be null and void and of no effect, except to the extent that such disposition is permitted by the preceding provisions of this Section 6.

7. <u>Data Privacy</u>.

In order to assist in the administration of the Plan, the Company may process personal data about the Participant. Such data includes but is not limited to the information provided in this Agreement and any changes thereto, other appropriate personal and financial data about the Participant such as home address and business addresses and other contact information, payroll information and any other information that might be deemed appropriate by the Company to facilitate the administration of the Plan. By accepting this option, the Participant gives explicit consent to the Company to process any such personal data. The Participant also gives explicit consent to the Company to transfer any such personal data outside or within the country in which the Participant works or is employed, including, with respect to non-U.S. resident Participants, to the United States, to transferees who shall include the Company, a broker retained by the Participant or the Company for the purpose of assisting with an exercise of options and other persons who are designated by the Company to administer or assist with the implementation, administration or management of the Plan. The Participant may object to the collection, use, processing or transfer of such data by notifying the General Counsel of Strategy in writing. The Participant understands that such objection may impair his or her ability to participate in the Plan.

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8. <u>Provisions of the Plan</u>.

This option is subject to the provisions of the Plan (including the provisions relating to amendments to the Plan), a copy of which is furnished to the Participant with this option. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan.

9. <u>Participant's Acknowledgements</u>.

The Participant acknowledges that he or she: (i) has read this Agreement; (ii) has been represented in the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of the Participant's own choice or has voluntarily declined to seek such counsel; (iii) understands the terms and consequences of this Agreement; (iv) is fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement; and (v) agrees that in accepting this award, he or she will be bound by any clawback policy that the Company may adopt in the future.

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## Exhibit 10.11

**STRATEGY INC**

**2023 Equity Incentive Plan**

**<u>Restricted Stock Unit GRANT NOTICE for Non-U.S. Participants</u>**

Strategy Inc, a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), hereby grants to the participant listed below (the "<u>Participant</u>") the following restricted stock units ("<u>Restricted Stock Units</u>" or "<u>RSUs</u>") pursuant to the MicroStrategy Incorporated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>"). The grant of the RSUs is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-U.S. Participants, including any additional terms and conditions for the Participant's country set forth in the appendix thereto (the "<u>Appendix</u>" and, together with the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-U.S. Participants, the "<u>Agreement</u>"), both of which are incorporated into this Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice for Non-U.S. Participants (the "<u>Grant Notice</u>"). Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Grant Notice have the meanings given to them in the Plan and/or the Agreement.

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|:---|
| Name of Participant: |
| Grant Date: |
| Number of RSUs granted: |
| Number, if any, of RSUs that vest immediately on the Grant Date: |
| RSUs that are subject to vesting schedule: |
| Vesting Start Date: |

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<u>Vesting Schedule</u>:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Vesting Date: | Number of RSUs that Vest: |
| [] | []% of the RSUs |
| [Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] | [Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] |
| All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Eligible Participant, as provided herein, and is subject to Section 3(b) below. The Participant shall be an "<u>Eligible Participant</u>" if he or she is an employee, director or officer of, or consultant or advisor to, any entity included in the definition of the Company in the Plan (each, a "<u>Specified Company</u>"). | All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Eligible Participant, as provided herein, and is subject to Section 3(b) below. The Participant shall be an "<u>Eligible Participant</u>" if he or she is an employee, director or officer of, or consultant or advisor to, any entity included in the definition of the Company in the Plan (each, a "<u>Specified Company</u>"). |

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This grant of RSUs satisfies in full all commitments that the Company has to the Participant with respect to the issuance of stock, stock options or other equity securities under this Agreement.

STRATEGY INC

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By:

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Name:

Title:

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PARTICIPANT

This Agreement has been accepted by: ###PARTICIPANT_NAME###

Dated: ###ACCEPTANCE_DATE###

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**STRATEGY INC**

**2023 Equity Incentive Plan**

**<u>Restricted Stock Unit AGREEMENT for Non-U.S. Participants</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.<u>Award of Restricted Stock Units</u>. The Company has granted to the Participant, subject to the terms and conditions of the MicroStrategy Incorporated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>") and this Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-U.S. Participants, including any additional terms and conditions for the Participant's country set forth in the appendix hereto (the "<u>Appendix</u>" and, together with the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-U.S. Participants, the "<u>Agreement</u>"), an award with respect to the number of RSUs set forth in the Grant Notice that forms part of this Agreement (the "<u>Grant Notice</u>").

Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of the Company (the "<u>Common Stock</u>") upon vesting of the RSU, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. To accept this award, the Participant must accept this Agreement within six (6) months of the Grant Date. If this Agreement is not accepted within six (6) months of the Grant Date, the Company's grant of RSUs under this Agreement will be withdrawn and cease to be in effect and the Participant shall have no rights to any RSUs under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.<u>Definitions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)"<u>Adverse Event</u>" shall mean the occurrence of (x) any material diminution in the Participant's authority, duties, responsibility, or base compensation, or (y) the requirement by the Company that the Participant principally works at a location that is more than 50 miles from the Participant's principal work location immediately prior to the Change in Control Event.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)"<u>Cause</u>" shall mean willful misconduct by the Participant or willful failure by the Participant to perform his or her responsibilities to any Specified Company (including, without limitation, breach by the Participant of any provision of any employment, consulting, advisory, nondisclosure, non-competition or other similar agreement between the Participant and any Specified Company), as determined by the Company, which determination shall be conclusive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is party to an employment, consulting or severance agreement with a Specified Company that contains a definition of "cause" for termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, "Cause" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in such agreement. The Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant shall be considered to have been terminated for "Cause" if the Company determines no later than 30 days after the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, that termination for Cause was warranted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)A "<u>Change in Control Event</u>" shall mean any of the following, provided that such event constitutes a "change in control event" within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)the acquisition by an individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "<u>Exchange Act</u>")) (a "<u>Person</u>") of beneficial ownership of any capital stock of the Company after the date hereof if, after such acquisition, such Person beneficially owns (within the meaning of

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Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then- outstanding securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the "<u>Outstanding Company Voting Securities</u>"); provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (i), the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control Event: (I) any acquisition directly from the Company (excluding an acquisition pursuant to the exercise, conversion or exchange of any security exercisable for, convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share of the Company ("<u>Class B</u> <u>Common Stock</u>") or other voting securities of the Company, unless the Person exercising, converting or exchanging such security acquired such security directly from the Company or an underwriter or agent of the Company), (II) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a Business Combination (as defined in paragraph 2(b)(iii) below) which complies with clauses (x) and (y) of subsection (iii) of this definition, (III) any transfer by Michael J. Saylor or any of his affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) (the "<u>MS Affiliates</u>") to Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate or (IV) any acquisition by Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate not pursuant to a Business Combination, except for an acquisition that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)on any date after Michael J. Saylor and the MS Affiliates cease to own in the aggregate more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities (the "<u>Applicable Date</u>"), there is a change in the composition of the board of the Company (the "<u>Board</u>") that results in the Continuing Directors (as defined below) no longer constituting a majority of the Board (or, if applicable, the board of directors of a successor corporation to the Company), where the term "<u>Continuing Director</u>" means at any date a member of the Board (x) who was a member of the Board on the date immediately prior to the Applicable Date or (y) who was nominated or elected subsequent to the Applicable Date by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election or whose election to the Board was recommended or endorsed by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election; provided, however, that there shall be excluded from this clause (y) any individual whose initial assumption of office occurred as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, by or on behalf of a person other than the Board; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)the consummation of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or share exchange involving the Company or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a "<u>Business Combination</u>"), unless, immediately following such Business Combination, each of the following two conditions is satisfied: (x) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and any other Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then- outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, respectively, of the resulting or acquiring corporation in such Business Combination (which shall include, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or substantially all of the Company's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) (such resulting or acquiring corporation is referred to herein as the "<u>Acquiring Corporation</u>") in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and such other Outstanding Company Voting Securities,

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respectively, immediately prior to such Business Combination and (y) no Person (excluding Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) maintained or sponsored by the Company or by the Acquiring Corporation or any Person who beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities prior to the Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; provided, however, that for the avoidance of doubt, the consummation of any Business Combination that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock shall be deemed not to satisfy the condition set forth in clause (x).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)"<u>Good Reason</u>" shall mean the occurrence of an Adverse Event, in each case, after the Change in Control Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Adverse Event shall not be deemed to constitute Good Reason unless (i) the Participant gives the Company or the Acquiring Corporation, as applicable, notice of termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant no more than 90 days after the initial occurrence of the Adverse Event, (ii) such Adverse Event has not been fully corrected and the Participant has not been reasonably compensated for any losses or damages resulting therefrom within 30 days of the Company's or the Acquiring Corporation's receipt of such notice and (iii) the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant occurs within six (6) months following the Company's or the Acquiring Corporation's receipt of such notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.<u>Vesting</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)The RSUs shall vest in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set forth in the Grant Notice (the "<u>Vesting Schedule</u>"). Any fractional shares resulting from the application of any percentages used in the Vesting Schedule shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number of RSUs. Upon each Vesting Date (or, if applicable, an earlier vesting date pursuant to Section 3(b) below, which, in such event, shall also be hereinafter referred to as the "<u>Vesting</u> <u>Date</u>"), the Company shall settle the vested portion of the RSUs and shall therefore, subject to the payment of any taxes pursuant to Section 8(b), issue and deliver to the Participant one share of Common Stock for each RSU that vests on such Vesting Date (the "<u>RSU Shares</u>"). Alternatively, the Board may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay cash or part cash and part RSU Shares in lieu of settling the RSUs that vest on such Vesting Date solely in RSU Shares. If a cash payment is made in lieu of delivering RSU Shares, the amount of such payment shall be equal to the fair market value (as determined by the Board) of the RSU Shares as of the Vesting Date less an amount equal to any federal, state, local and non-U.S. taxes of any kind required to be withheld with respect to the vesting of the RSUs. The RSU Shares or any cash payment in lieu of RSU Shares will be delivered to the Participant as soon as practicable following each Vesting Date, but in any event within 30 days of such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10(b) of the Plan or Section 3(a) above, in the event of a Change in Control Event:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)If the Change in Control Event also constitutes a Reorganization Event (as defined in the Plan) and the RSUs are not assumed, or substantially equivalent RSUs substituted, by the Acquiring Corporation, these RSUs shall automatically become vested in full immediately prior to such Change in Control Event; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)If either the Change in Control Event is also a Reorganization Event and these RSUs are assumed or substantially equivalent RSUs are substituted or the Change in Control Event is not a Reorganization Event, then in either case these RSUs shall continue to vest in accordance with the Vesting Schedule; provided, however, that these RSUs shall immediately become vested in full if, on or prior to the first anniversary of the date of the consummation of the Change in Control Event, the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant with the Company or the Acquiring Corporation is terminated for Good Reason by the Participant or is terminated without Cause by the Company or the Acquiring Corporation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.<u>Forfeiture of Unvested RSUs Upon Cessation of Service</u>. Except as provided below, in the event that the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for any reason or no reason, with or without Cause, including in the case of resignation or dismissal with or without Cause, then all of the RSUs that are unvested as of the time of such cessation shall be forfeited immediately and automatically to the Company, without the payment of any consideration to the Participant, effective as of such cessation and the Participant will not be entitled to any compensation in relation to any unvested RSUs; provided, that if such cessation is on account of the Participant's death, then any RSUs that are unvested as of such cessation shall become vested in full immediately as of such cessation. The Participant shall have no further rights with respect to the unvested RSUs that do not become vested on cessation as an Eligible Participant, or any Common Stock that may have been issuable with respect thereto.

The Company shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for purposes of the RSUs (including whether the Participant may still be considered to be an Eligible Participant while on a leave of absence).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.<u>Restrictions on Transfer</u>. The Participant shall not sell, assign, transfer, pledge, hypothecate, encumber or otherwise dispose of, by operation of law or otherwise (collectively "transfer") any RSUs, or any interest therein. The Company shall not be required to treat as the owner of any RSUs or issue any Common Stock or make any cash payment, to any transferee to whom such RSUs have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.<u>Rights as a Stockholder</u>. The Participant shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares of Common Stock that may be issuable with respect to the RSUs until the issuance of the shares of Common Stock to the Participant following the vesting of the RSUs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.<u>Provisions of the Plan</u>. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of the Plan, a copy of which is furnished to the Participant with this Agreement. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.<u>Tax Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Acknowledgments; No Section 83(b) Election</u>. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is responsible for obtaining the advice of the Participant's own tax advisors with respect to the award of RSUs and the Participant is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents with respect to the tax consequences relating

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to the RSUs. The Participant understands that the Participant (and not the Company) shall be responsible for the Participant's tax liability that may arise in connection with the acquisition, vesting and/or disposition of the RSUs. If the Participant is a U.S. taxpayer, the Participant acknowledges that no election under Section 83(b) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the "<u>Code</u>") is available with respect to RSUs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Responsibility for Taxes</u>. The Participant acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or the Specified Company employing or engaging the Participant (the "<u>Service Recipient</u>"), the ultimate liability for all income tax, social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related items related to the Participant's participation in the Plan and legally applicable to the Participant ("<u>Tax-Related Items</u>") is and remains the Participant's responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Service Recipient. The Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Service Recipient (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the RSUs, and (ii) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the RSUs to reduce or eliminate the Participant's liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Participant is subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction, the Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Service Recipient (or former service recipient, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver RSU Shares or the proceeds of the sale of RSU Shares if the Participant fails to comply with his or her obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.

In connection with any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Service Recipient to fulfill any and all liability for Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Service Recipient, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations or rights with regard to Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following without the need for the Participant's consent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)withholding from the Participant's wages or other cash compensation payable to the Participant by the Company, the Service Recipient or any other Specified Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)withholding from proceeds of the sale of RSU Shares either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Participant's behalf pursuant to this authorization without further consent);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)withholding RSU Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)requiring the Participant to tender a cash payment to the Company, the Service Recipient or another Specified Company; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)any other method of withholding determined by the Company to be permitted under the Plan and applicable law and, to the extent required by the Plan or applicable law, approved by the Committee.

The Company may withhold for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory or other withholding rates, including up to the maximum applicable rates in the Participant's jurisdiction(s).

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In the event the application of such withholding rate leads to over-withholding, the Participant may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash from the Company or the Service Recipient (and, in no event, will the Participant have any entitlement to the equivalent amount in shares of Common Stock); alternatively, if not refunded by the Company or the Service Recipient, the Participant may be able to seek a refund from the local tax authorities. In the event the application of such withholding rate leads to under-withholding, the Participant may be required to pay any additional Tax-Related Items directly to the applicable tax authorities.

The Participant agrees to pay the Company or the Service Recipient any amount of Tax-Related Items that the Company or the Service Recipient may be required to withhold or account for as a result of the Participant's participation in the Plan that cannot be satisfied by the means previously described. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the RSU Shares (or the cash equivalent) or the proceeds of the sale of RSU Shares if the Participant fails to comply with the Participant's obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Section 409A</u>. The RSUs awarded pursuant to this Agreement are intended to be exempt from or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and the Treasury Regulations issued thereunder ("<u>Section 409A</u>"). The delivery of RSU Shares on the vesting of the RSUs may not be accelerated or deferred to dates or events other than those set forth herein, unless permitted or required by Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.<u>Nature of Grant</u>. By accepting the RSUs, the Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)the RSUs are exceptional, voluntary and occasional and do not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of restricted stock units, or benefits in lieu of restricted stock units, even if restricted stock units have been granted in the past;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)all decisions with respect to future grants of RSUs or other awards, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)the Participant is voluntarily participating in the Plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)the RSUs and the RSU Shares, and the income from and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)the RSUs and the RSU Shares, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, holiday pay, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)unless otherwise agreed with the Company in writing, the RSUs and the RSU Shares, and the income from and value of same, are not granted as consideration for, or in connection with, the service the Participant may provide as a director of any Specified Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)the future value of the RSU Shares is unknown, indeterminable and cannot be predicted with certainty;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from (i) forfeiture of the RSUs resulting from the Participant ceasing to be an Eligible Participant (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where the Participant is employed or the terms of the Participant's employment or service agreement, if any) and/or (ii) the forfeiture or cancellation of the RSUs and/or recoupment of any RSU Shares, cash, or other benefits acquired under the Plan resulting from the application of any recoupment or compensation recovery policy the Company may adopt and/or amend from time to time, or any other policy of the Company or any Specified Company that provides for forfeiture, disgorgement or clawback with respect to incentive compensation, or as required by applicable laws, rules, regulations or stock exchange listing standards;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)unless otherwise provided in the Plan or by the Company in its discretion, the RSUs and the benefits evidenced by this Agreement do not create any entitlement to have the RSUs or any such benefits transferred to, or assumed by, another company nor be exchanged, cashed out or substituted for, in connection with any corporate transaction affecting the shares of Common Stock; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)neither the Company, the Service Recipient nor any Specified Company shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Participant's local currency and the U.S. Dollar that may affect the value of the RSUs or of any amounts due to the Participant pursuant to the settlement of the RSUs or the subsequent sale of any shares of Common Stock acquired upon settlement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.<u>Data Privacy</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Personal Information</u>. In connection with this Agreement and the grant of RSUs, the Company may collect, process, use and/or disclose personal information about the Participant. Any such information will be collected, processed, used and/or disclosed in accordance with the Company's Employee Privacy Notice, and if the Participant is located in China, also in accordance with the Notice for Processing Sensitive Personal Data and Notice for Cross Border Transfer of Personal Data (collectively the "<u>Privacy Notices</u>") provided to the Participant and available from the Company's legal department or on the Company's intranet. In relation to Participants who reside in the United Kingdom or a country within the European Union or European Economic Area or other country not listed in this Section 10(a), the processing of personal information in order to implement, administer, and manage the Plan is justified by reasons other than consent, as explained in the Privacy Notices. Participants who reside in Argentina, India, the United Arab Emirates, Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore and Switzerland hereby give explicit consent to the collection, processing, use and/or disclosure of any such personal information. Participants who reside in Australia hereby give consent to the collection, processing, use and/or disclosure of their Tax File Number in order to implement, administer, and manage the Plan, for the purposes of

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the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Transfer of Personal Information</u>. In connection with this Agreement and the grant of RSUs, the Company may transfer any personal information referred to in Section 10(a) above outside, or within the country in which the Participant works or is employed, including, with respect to non-U.S. resident Participants, to the United States of America, to transferees as described in the Privacy Policy. In relation to Participants who reside in the United Kingdom, in any country within the European Union or European Economic Area, or in any other country not listed in this Section 10(b), the transfer of personal information in order to implement, administer, and manage the Plan is justified by reasons other than consent, as explained in the Privacy Notices. Participants who reside in Argentina, Singapore, India, Japan, Poland, Republic of Korea, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates hereby give explicit consent to the transfer of any such personal information. Participants who reside in Singapore may object to the collection, use, disclosure, processing or transfer of personal information by notifying the general counsel of the Company in writing, but understand that such objection may impair his or her ability to participate in the Plan. Participants who reside in the United Arab Emirates may withdraw their consent to the collection, use, disclosure, processing or transfer of personal information by notifying the general counsel of the Company in writing, but understand (i) that the Company will continue to collect, use, disclose, process or transfer personal information to the extent permitted without consent; and (ii) that such withdrawal may impair his or her ability to participate in the Plan. Participants who reside in Australia hereby give consent to the transfer of their Tax File Number to entities in the United States of America. Where participants are based in Brazil, for the purposes of the transfer, the Company is relying on Article 33, IV of the Brazilian General Data Protection Act (Law n. 13,709/2018).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.<u>No Advice Regarding Grant</u>. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding the Participant's participation in the Plan or the Participant's acquisition or sale of the underlying shares of Common Stock. The Participant should consult with the Participant's own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.<u>Governing Law and Venue</u>. The RSUs and the provisions of this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Delaware applied without regard to conflict of law principles. For purposes of any action, lawsuit or other proceedings brought to enforce this Agreement, relating to it, or arising from it, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or Fairfax County, and no other courts, where this RSU grant is made and/or to be performed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.<u>Compliance with Law</u>. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the shares of Common Stock, the Company shall not be required to deliver any of the shares of Common Stock that are otherwise issuable upon settlement of the RSUs prior to the completion or approval of any registration or qualification of the shares of Common Stock under any applicable law or under any rulings or regulations of any governmental regulatory body, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Participant understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the shares of Common Stock with any securities commission or to seek approval or clearance

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from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the shares of Common Stock. Further, the Participant agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without the Participant's consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities, exchange control or other laws applicable to issuance of shares of Common Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.<u>Language</u>. The Participant acknowledges that the Participant is sufficiently proficient in English, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English so as to allow the Participant to understand the terms of this Agreement, including the Appendix and any other appendices thereto, and any other documents related to the Plan or this Agreement. If the Participant has received this Agreement, including the appendices or any other document related to the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control, unless otherwise required by applicable laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.<u>Electronic Delivery and Acceptance</u>. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an online or electronic system established and maintained by the Company, the Stock Plan Administrator or any other third party designated by the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.<u>Severability</u>. The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.<u>Appendix</u>. Notwithstanding any provisions in this Agreement, the Participant's participation in the Plan shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions set forth in the Appendix attached hereto for the Participant's country, if any. Moreover, if the Participant transfers residence and/or employment to, or is considered a citizen or resident for local law purposes of, one of the countries included in the Appendix, the additional terms and conditions for such country will apply to the Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. The Appendix constitutes part of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.<u>Imposition of Other Requirements</u>. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the Participant's participation in the Plan and on any shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the Plan, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require the Participant to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.<u>Waiver</u>. The Participant acknowledges that a waiver by the Company of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, or of any subsequent breach by the Participant or any other participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.<u>Insider Trading Restrictions/Market Abuse Laws</u>. The Participant may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions, including the United States and, if different, the Participant's country, the Stock Plan Administrator's country and/or the country in which Common Stock is listed, which may affect the Participant's ability to accept or otherwise acquire, or sell, attempt to sell or otherwise dispose of, shares of Common Stock, rights to

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shares of Common Stock (*e.g.*, RSUs) or rights linked to the value of shares of Common Stock (*e.g.*, phantom awards, futures) during such times as the Participant is considered to have "inside information" regarding the Company (as defined by the laws or regulations in the applicable jurisdiction). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Participant places before the Participant possessed inside information. Furthermore, the Participant could be prohibited from (1) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a "need to know" basis) and (2) "tipping" third parties or otherwise causing them to buy or sell securities; including "third parties" who are fellow employees. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations may be separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider trading policy. The Participant acknowledges that it is the Participant's responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Participant should speak with a personal advisor on this matter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting; Exchange Controls</u>. The Participant's country may have certain foreign asset and/or account reporting requirements and/or exchange controls which may affect the Participant's ability to acquire or hold shares of Common Stock subject to the Plan or cash received from participating in the Plan (including sale proceeds arising from the sale of shares of Common Stock) in a brokerage or bank account outside the Participant's country. The Participant may be required to report such accounts, assets or transactions to the tax or other authorities in the Participant's country. The Participant also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of the Participant's participation in the Plan to the Participant's country through a designated bank or broker and/or within a certain time after receipt. The Participant further acknowledges that it is the Participant's responsibility to comply with such regulations, and that the Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor for any details.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.<u>Participant Acknowledgements</u>. The Participant acknowledges that he or she: (i) has read this Agreement; (ii) understands the terms and consequences of this Agreement; (iii) is fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement; and (iv) agrees that in accepting this award, he or she will be bound by any clawback policy that the Company has adopted or may adopt in the future.

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**APPENDIX**

**TO THE**

**RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT FOR NON-U.S. PARTICIPANTS**

**<u>COUNTRY-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR NON-U.S. PARTICIPANTS</u>**

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan and the Agreement.

***Terms and Conditions***

This Appendix, which is a part of the Agreement, includes additional terms and conditions that govern the RSUs and/or the shares of Common Stock underlying the RSUs and that will apply to the Participant if the Participant is in one of the countries listed below.

If the Participant is a citizen and/or resident of a country other than the one in which the Participant is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes) or if the Participant transfers employment and/or residency to a different jurisdiction after the Grant Date, the Company will, in its sole discretion, determine the extent to which the terms and conditions contained herein will be applicable to the Participant.

***Notifications***

This Appendix also includes information relating to securities, exchange control and certain other issues of which the Participant should be aware with respect to the Participant's participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of August 2025. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Participant not rely on the information herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of the Participant's participation in the Plan because the information may be out of date at the time the RSUs vest and are settled or shares of Common Stock acquired under the Plan are sold.

In addition, the information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to the Participant's particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure the Participant of any particular result. Accordingly, the Participant should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Participant's country may apply to the Participant's situation.

Finally, if the Participant is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Participant is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes), or if the Participant transfers employment and/or residency to a different jurisdiction after the Grant Date, the information contained herein may not apply to the Participant in the same manner.

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**<u>ARGENTINA</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

<u>Nature of Grant</u>. The following provision supplements Section 9 of the Agreement:

The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the grant of RSUs is made by the Company in its sole discretion and that the value of the RSUs or any RSU Shares shall not constitute salary or wages from the Company or the Service Recipient for any purpose under Argentine labor law, including, but not limited to, the calculation of (i) any labor benefits including, but not limited to, vacation pay, thirteenth-month salary, compensation in lieu of notice, annual bonus, disability, and leave of absence payments, etc., or (ii) any termination or severance indemnities or similar payments.

The Participant acknowledges and agrees that if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any benefits under the Plan are considered for purposes of calculating any termination or severance indemnities under Argentine labor law, such benefits shall not accrue more frequently than on an annual basis.

***Notifications*** 

<u>Securities Law Information</u>. The offer of the RSUs and the RSU Shares have not been and will not be publicly issued, placed, distributed, offered or registered in the Argentine capital markets, and, as a result, have not been and will not be registered with the Argentine Securities Commission (*Comisión Nacional de Valores*). Neither this nor any other offering material related to the RSUs, nor the RSU Shares may be utilized in connection with any general offering to the public in Argentina. Any Argentine resident who acquires shares of Common Stock under the Plan does so under their own responsibility under the terms of a private offering made to the Argentine resident from outside Argentina. Any Argentine resident who acquires shares of Common Stock shall not transfer such shares of Common Stock to any other person within six (6) months of acquiring the shares of Common Stock, unless the transaction is conducted outside Argentina.

**<u>AUSTRALIA</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Tax Information</u>. The Plan is a plan to which Subdivision 83A-C of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) (the "<u>Act</u>") applies (subject to the conditions in the Act).

<u>Securities Law Information</u>. The offer of RSUs is being made under Division 1A Part 7.12 of the Australian Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. Exchange control reporting is required for cash transactions exceeding AUD 10,000 and international fund transfers. The Australian bank assisting with the transaction may file the report. If there is no Australian bank involved in the transfer, the Participant will have to file the report. The Participant should consult with a personal advisor to ensure that the Participant is properly complying with applicable reporting requirements in Australia.

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**<u>BRAZIL</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

<u>Nature of Grant</u>. The following provision supplements Section 9 of the Agreement:

By accepting the RSUs, the Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that (i) the Participant is making an investment decision, and (ii) the value of the RSU Shares is not fixed and may increase or decrease without compensation to the Participant.

<u>Compliance with Law</u>. By accepting the RSUs, the Participant agrees to comply with all applicable Brazilian laws and report and pay any and all applicable Tax-Related Items associated with the vesting and settlement of the RSUs, the sale of any RSU Shares, and the receipt of any dividends.

***Notifications***

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. If the Participant is resident or domiciled in Brazil, the Participant must prepare and submit a declaration of assets and rights held outside of Brazil to the Central Bank of Brazil on an annual basis if the aggregate value of such assets and rights held of December 31 of any year is equal to or greater than USD 1,000,000. If the aggregate value exceeds USD 100,000,000 as of the end of each quarter, a declaration must be submitted quarterly. The assets and rights that must be reported include shares of Common Stock acquired under the Plan.

**<u>CANADA</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

<u>Vesting</u>. The following provision replaces Section 3(a) of the Agreement:

The discretion to settle vested RSUs in cash, as described in Section 7(d)(i) of the Plan and Section 3(a) of the Agreement, does not apply to RSUs granted to participants in Canada, and vested RSUs will be settled in RSU Shares only.

<u>Nature of Grant</u>. The following provisions replace Sections 9(h) and 9(k) of the Agreement:

(h) except as explicitly and minimally required under applicable legislation, the RSUs and the RSU Shares, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, holiday pay, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

(k) except as explicitly and minimally required under applicable legislation, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from (i) forfeiture of the RSUs resulting from the Participant ceasing to provide employment or other services to the Company or any Specified Company (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where the Participant is employed or the terms of the Participant's employment or service agreement, if any) and/or (ii) the forfeiture or cancellation of

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the RSUs and/or recoupment of any shares of Common Stock, cash, or other benefits acquired under the Plan resulting from the application of any recoupment or compensation recovery policy the Company may adopt and/or amend from time to time, or any other policy of the Company or any Specified Company that provides for forfeiture, disgorgement or clawback with respect to incentive compensation, or as required by applicable laws, rules, regulations or stock exchange listing standards;

<u>Termination Date</u>. The following provisions replace the last sentence in Section 4 of the Agreement:

For purposes of the RSUs, except as explicitly and minimally required under applicable legislation: (a) the Participant's status as an Eligible Participant will be considered terminated; and (b) the right (if any) to earn, seek damages in lieu of, vest in or otherwise benefit from the RSUs or participate in the Plan will be measured by and terminate, on the date the Participant is no longer providing services to the Company or any Specified Company (regardless of the reason for the termination and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where the Participant is employed or the terms of the Participant's employment or service agreement, if any) (the "<u>Termination Date</u>").

Except as explicitly and minimally required under applicable legislation, the Termination Date will exclude any period during which notice, pay in lieu of notice or related payments or damages are provided or required under applicable laws (including, without limitation, statute, contract, common/civil law or otherwise) in the jurisdiction where the Participant is employed or otherwise providing services or the terms of the Participant's employment or other service agreement, if any. The Participant will not earn or be entitled to any pro-rated vesting or other participation for that portion of time before the Termination Date (as determined by this provision), nor will the Participant be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting or other participation.

Subject to applicable legislation, the Company will have the exclusive discretion to determine when the Participant is no longer providing services for purposes of the Participant's participation in the Plan (including whether the Participant may still be considered to be providing services while on a leave of absence).

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if applicable employment standards legislation explicitly requires continued entitlement to vesting during a statutory notice period, the Participant's right to vest in the RSUs, if any, will terminate effective as of the last day of the Participant's minimum statutory notice period but the Participant will not earn or be entitled to pro-rated vesting if the vesting date falls after the end of the statutory notice period, nor will the Participant be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting. For clarity, any reference to the date of the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant (or any similar concept) under the Agreement or the Plan will be interpreted to mean the Termination Date as defined herein.

<u>Data Privacy</u>. The following replaces in its entirety Section 10 of the Agreement:

Section 10. <u>Data Privacy</u>.

(a) <u>Personal Information</u>. In connection with this Agreement and the grant of RSUs, the Company may collect, process, use and/or disclose personal information about the Participant. Any

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such information will be collected, processed, used and/or disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Notice provided to the Participant and available from the Company's legal department. The processing of personal information in order to implement, administer, and manage the Plan is justified by reasons other than consent, as explained in the Privacy Notice.

**By accepting the RSUs and entering into this Agreement, the Participant acknowledges that the Participant has read and understands subsection 10(a) above.**

(b) <u>Transfer of Personal Information</u>. In connection with this Agreement and the grant of RSUs, the Company may transfer any personal information referred to in Section 10(a) above outside or within the country in which the Participant works or is employed, including, with respect to non-U.S. resident Participants, to the United States of America, to transferees as described in the Privacy Notice. The transfer of personal information in order to implement, administer, and manage the Plan is justified by reasons other than consent, as explained in the Privacy Notice.

**By accepting the RSUs and entering into this Agreement, the Participant acknowledges that the Participant has read and understands subsection 10(b) above.**

(c) <u>Consent</u>. Participants who reside in Alberta and Quebec hereby give explicit consent to the transfer of personal information to the United States of America in order to implement, administer, and manage the Plan.

**By accepting the RSUs and entering into this Agreement, the Participant acknowledges that the Participant has read and understands subsection 10(c) above.**

***Notifications***

<u>Securities Law Information</u>. The sale or other disposal of the RSU Shares may not take place within Canada. The Participant will be permitted to sell or dispose of any RSU Shares only if such sale or disposal takes place outside Canada on the facilities on which such shares of Common Stock are traded (*i.e.*, the Nasdaq Global Select).

<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information</u>. The Participant is required to report any foreign specified property, including shares of Common Stock and rights to receive shares of Common Stock (*e.g.*, RSUs), annually on a Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement) if the total cost of the foreign specified property exceeds CAD 100,000 at any time during the year. Thus, RSUs must be reported - generally at a nil cost - if the CAD 100,000 cost threshold is exceeded because of other foreign property. When shares of Common Stock are acquired, their cost generally is the adjusted cost base ("<u>ACB</u>") of the shares of Common Stock. The ACB would ordinarily equal the fair market value of the shares of Common Stock at the time of acquisition, but if other shares of Common Stock are also owned, this ACB may have to be averaged with the ACB of the other shares of Common Stock. The Form T1135 generally must be filed by April 30 of the following year. The Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable reporting obligations.

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**<u>CHINA</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

The attached Annex applies to PRC Participants.

***Notifications***

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. The Participant understands that exchange control restrictions may limit the Participant's ability to access and/or convert funds received under the Plan, particularly if these amounts exceed USD 50,000. The Participant should confirm the procedures and requirements for withdrawals and conversions of foreign currency with the Participant's local bank prior to the vesting of the RSUs and the subsequent sale of any RSU Shares. The Participant agrees to comply with any other requirements that may be imposed by the Company in the future in order to facilitate compliance with exchange control requirements in the PRC. The Participant should consult with the Participant's personal advisor(s) regarding any personal legal, regulatory or foreign exchange obligations the Participant may have in connection with the Participant's participation in the Plan.

**<u>FRANCE</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

<u>RSUs Not Tax-Qualified</u>. The RSUs granted under the Agreement are not intended to be French tax-qualified RSUs granted under Sections L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-5 and Sections L. 22-10-59 to L. 22-10-60 of the French Commercial Code, as amended.

<u>Consent to Receive Information in English</u>. By accepting the grant of RSUs and the Agreement, which provides for the terms and conditions of the RSUs, the Participant confirms having read and understood the documents relating to the RSUs, which were provided to the Participant in English. The Participant accepts the terms of those documents accordingly.

*<u>Consentement Relatif à la Langue Utilisée</u>. En acceptant l'octroi des RSU et l'Accord qui en définit les modalités, le Participant confirme avoir lu et compris les documents relatifs aux RSU, qui lui ont été fournis en anglais. Le Participant accepte donc les termes de ces documents.*

***Notifications***

<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information</u>. If the Participant holds securities (including RSU Shares) outside of France or maintains a foreign bank account, the Participant is required to report such accounts that were opened, held, used and/or closed during the tax year, to the French tax authorities, on an annual basis on a special Form N° 3916, together with the Participant's personal income tax return.

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**<u>GERMANY</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. Cross-border payments in excess of EUR 50,000 must be reported to the German Federal Bank ("<u>Bundesbank</u>"). If the Participant makes or receives a payment in excess of this amount (including if the Participant acquires RSU Shares with a value in excess of this amount under the Plan or sells RSU Shares via a foreign broker, bank or service provider and receives proceeds in excess of this amount) and/or if the Company withholds or sells RSU Shares with a value in excess of this amount to cover Tax-Related Items, the Participant must report the payment and/or the value of the Common Stock withheld or sold to the Bundesbank, either electronically using the "General Statistics Reporting Portal" ("<u>Allgemeine Meldeportal Statistik</u>") available on the Bundesbank's website (www.bundesbank.de) or via such other method (*e.g.*, by email or telephone) as is permitted or required by the Bundesbank. The report must be submitted monthly or within such other timing as is permitted or required by the Bundesbank. The Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with the applicable reporting requirements.

<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information</u>. If the Participant's acquisition of RSU Shares leads to a "qualified participation" at any point during the calendar year, the Participant will need to report the acquisition of such Common Stock when the Participant files his or her tax return for the relevant year. A qualified participation occurs only if (i) the Participant owns at least 1% of the Company and the value of the RSU Shares acquired exceeds EUR 150,000, or (ii) the shares of Common Stock held exceed 10% of the Company's total Common Stock.

**<u>INDIA</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. The Participant must repatriate any funds received from participation in the Plan (*e.g.*, proceeds from the sale of RSU Shares) within such time as prescribed under applicable Indian exchange control laws, which may be amended from time to time. The Participant should obtain a foreign inward remittance certificate ("<u>FIRC</u>") from the bank where the Participant deposits the foreign currency and maintain the FIRC as evidence of the repatriation of funds in the event the Reserve Bank of India or the Company or the Service Recipient requests proof of repatriation. The Participant may be required to provide information regarding funds received from participation in the Plan to the Company and/or the Service Recipient to enable them to comply with their filing requirements under exchange control laws in India. The Participant is personally responsible for complying with exchange control laws in India, and neither the Company nor the Service Recipient will be liable for any fines or penalties resulting from the Participant's failure to comply with applicable laws. The Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements.

<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information</u>. The Participant must declare the following items in the Participant's annual tax return: (i) any foreign assets held (including RSU Shares), and (ii) any foreign bank accounts for which the Participant has signing authority. Increased penalties for failing

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to report these assets/accounts have been implemented. The Participant should consult with a personal tax advisor to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements.

**<u>ITALY</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

<u>Acknowledgement of Specific Provisions</u>. By accepting the RSUs, the Participant acknowledges that the Participant has received a copy of the Plan, has reviewed the Plan and the Agreement in their entirety and fully understands and accepts all provisions of the Plan and Agreement.

The Participant further acknowledges that the Participant has read and specifically and expressly approves the following sections of the Agreement: Section 3: Vesting; Section 8: Tax Matters; Section 9: Nature of Grant; Section 12: Governing Law and Venue; Section 14: Language; Section 18: Imposition of Other Requirements.

***Notifications***

<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information</u>. If, at any time during the fiscal year, the Participant holds foreign financial assets (including RSUs and RSU Shares) which may generate income taxable in Italy, the Participant is required to report these assets on the Participant's annual tax return (UNICO Form, RW Schedule) for the year during which the assets are held (or on a special form if no tax return is due). These reporting obligations will also apply to Italian residents who are the beneficial owners of foreign financial assets under Italian money laundering provisions. The Participant should consult with a personal tax advisor to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements.

**<u>JAPAN</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. If the Participant acquires RSU Shares valued at more than JPY 100,000,000 in a single transaction, the Participant must file a Securities Acquisition Report with the Ministry of Finance through the Bank of Japan within twenty (20) days of the acquisition of the shares. The Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements.

<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information</u>. The Participant is required to report details of any assets held outside Japan as of December 31 (including shares of Common Stock acquired under the Plan), to the extent such assets have a total net fair market value exceeding JPY 50,000,000. Such report is due by June 30 each year. The Participant should consult with a personal tax advisor to ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements.

**<u>KOREA</u>**

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***Notifications***

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. If the Participant sells RSU Shares or receive cash dividends, the Participant may have to file a report with a Korean foreign exchange bank, provided the proceeds are in excess of USD 5,000 (per transaction) and deposited into a non-Korean <u>bank account</u>. A report may not be required if proceeds are deposited into a non-Korean <u>brokerage account</u>. The Participant is responsible for complying with any applicable exchange control reporting obligations in Korea and the Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements.

<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information</u>. The Participant is required to declare all foreign financial accounts (*e.g.*, non-Korean bank accounts, brokerage accounts, etc.) to the Korean tax authority and file a report with respect to such accounts in June of the following year if the monthly balance of such accounts exceeds KRW 500 million (or an equivalent amount in foreign currency) on any month-end date during a calendar year. The Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements.

**<u>NETHERLANDS</u>**

There are no country-specific provisions.

**<u>POLAND</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. If the Participant holds cash and foreign securities (*e.g.*, RSU Shares) and/or maintains accounts abroad, the Participant must report information to the National Bank of Poland on transactions and balances of the securities and cash deposited in such accounts if the value of such securities and cash (when combined with all other assets possessed abroad) exceeds PLN 7 million. If required, the reports must be filed on a quarterly basis on special forms that are available on the website of the National Bank of Poland.

Further, if the Participant transfers funds in excess of EUR 15,000 in a single transaction (or PLN 15,000 if the transfer of funds is connected with the business activity of an entrepreneur) into or out of Poland, the funds must be transferred via a bank account. The Participant is required to retain the documents connected with a foreign exchange transaction for a period of five (5) years, as measured from the end of the year in which such transaction occurred. The Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements.

**<u>SINGAPORE</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Securities Law Information</u>. The grant of the RSUs under the Plan is being made pursuant to the "Qualifying Person" exemption under section 273(1)(f) of the Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289, 2006 Ed.) ("<u>SFA</u>") and is not made with a view to the shares of Common Stock being subsequently offered for sale to any other party. The Plan has not been lodged or registered as a

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prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The RSUs are subject to section 257 of the SFA and the Participant will not be able to make any subsequent sale of the RSU Shares in Singapore, or any offer of such subsequent sale of the RSU Shares in Singapore, unless such sale or offer is made (i) after six (6) months from the Grant Date, or (ii) pursuant to the exemptions under Part XIII Division (1) Subdivision (4) (other than section 280) of the SFA, or pursuant to, and in accordance with the condition of, any other applicable provisions of the SFA.

<u>Director Notification Information</u>. If the Participant is a director, associate director or shadow director of a Singapore Specified Company, the Participant is subject to certain notification requirements under the Singapore Companies Act. Among these requirements is an obligation to notify the Singapore Specified Company in writing of an interest (*e.g.*, RSUs, shares of Common Stock, etc.) in the Company or any Specified Company within two (2) business days of (i) its acquisition or disposal, (ii) any change in previously disclosed interest (*e.g.*, when shares of Common Stock acquired under the Plan are sold), or (iii) becoming a director, associate director or shadow director if such an interest exists at the time.

**<u>SPAIN</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

<u>Nature of Grant</u>. The following provision supplements Section 9 of the Agreement:

By accepting the RSUs, the Participant consents to participation in the Plan and acknowledges that the Participant has received a copy of the Plan.

The Participant understands that the Company has unilaterally, gratuitously and in its sole discretion decided to grant RSUs under the Plan to individuals who may be employees or service providers of the Company or one of its subsidiaries throughout the world. The decision is limited and entered into based upon the express assumption and condition that (a) any RSUs will not economically or otherwise bind the Company or any Specified Company, including the Service Recipient, on an ongoing basis, other than as expressly set forth in the Agreement; (b) the RSUs and any RSU Shares shall not become part of any employment or other service contract (whether with the Company or any Specified Company including the Service Recipient) and shall not be considered a mandatory benefit, salary for any purpose (including severance compensation) or any other right whatsoever; and (c) except as provided for in Section 9(l) of the Agreement, the RSUs shall cease vesting upon the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, as detailed below. Furthermore, the Participant understands and freely accepts that there is no guarantee that any benefit whatsoever shall arise from the RSUs, which is gratuitous and discretionary, since the future value of the RSUs and the RSU Shares is unknown, indeterminable, and unpredictable.

Further, the Participant's participation in the Plan is expressly conditioned on the Participant's continued and active rendering of service, such that, unless otherwise set forth in the Plan, if the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant terminates for any reason, the Participant's participation in the Plan will cease immediately. This will be the case, for example, even if (i) the Participant is considered to be unfairly dismissed without good cause (*i.e.*, subject to a "*despido improcedente*"); (ii) the Participant is dismissed for disciplinary or objective reasons or due to a collective dismissal; (iii) the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible

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Participant ceases due to a change of work location, duties or any other employment or contractual condition; (iv) the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant ceases due to a unilateral breach of contract by the Company or the Service Recipient; or (v) the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant terminates for any other reason whatsoever. Consequently, upon termination of the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant for any of the above reasons, the Participant automatically loses any right to participate in the Plan on the date of termination of the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, as described in the Plan and the Agreement.

***Notifications***

<u>Securities Law Information</u>. The grant of the RSUs and the RSU Shares issued pursuant to the vesting of the RSUs are considered a private placement outside the scope of Spanish laws on public offerings and issuances of securities. Neither the Plan nor this Agreement have been registered with the *Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores* and do not constitute a public offering prospectus.

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. The Participant is required to electronically declare to the Bank of Spain any security accounts (including brokerage accounts held abroad), as well as the securities (including RSU Shares) held in such accounts if the value of the transactions for all such accounts during the prior tax year or the balances of such accounts as of December 31 of the prior tax year exceeds EUR 1 million. Different thresholds and deadlines to file this declaration apply. However, if neither such transactions during the immediately preceding year nor the balances / positions as of December 31 exceed EUR 1 million, no such declaration must be filed unless expressly required by the Bank of Spain. If any such thresholds were exceeded during the current year, the Participant may be required to file the relevant declaration corresponding to the prior year; however, a summarized form of declaration may be available. The Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements.

<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information</u>. To the extent the Participant holds rights or assets outside of Spain with a value in excess of EUR 50,000 per type of right or asset (*e.g.*, shares of Common Stock, cash, etc.) as of December 31 each year, the Participant will be required to report information on such rights and assets on the Participant's annual tax return for such year. After such rights and assets are initially reported, the reporting obligation will apply for subsequent years only if the value of any previously-reported rights or assets increases by more than EUR 20,000. The Participant should consult with a personal tax advisor to ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements.

**<u>SWITZERLAND</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Securities Law Information</u>. Neither this document nor any other materials relating to the RSUs (i) constitute a prospectus according to articles 35 et seq. of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Services ("<u>FinSA</u>"), (ii) may be publicly distributed nor otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland to any person other than an employee of the Company or a service provider of the Service Recipient or (iii) has been or will be filed with, approved or supervised by any Swiss reviewing body according

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to article 51 FinSA or any Swiss regulatory authority, including the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority ("<u>FINMA</u>").

**<u>UNITED ARAB EMIRATES</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Securities Law Information</u>. Participation in the Plan is being offered only to eligible service providers and is in the nature of providing equity incentives to employees in the United Arab Emirates ("<u>UAE</u>"). The Plan and the Agreement are intended for distribution only to such service providers and must not be delivered to, or relied on by, any other person. Prospective purchasers of the securities offered should conduct their own due diligence on the securities. If the Participant does not understand the contents of the Plan or the Agreement, the Participant should consult with an authorized financial adviser. The Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority has no responsibility for reviewing or verifying any documents in connection with the Plan. No other UAE authority or governmental agency has approved the Plan or the Agreement or taken steps to verify the information set out therein, nor has any responsibility for such documents.

**<u>UNITED KINGDOM</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

<u>Responsibility for Taxes</u>. The following provision supplements Section 8(b) of the Agreement:

Without limitation to Section 8(b) of the Agreement, the Participant agrees that the Participant is liable for all Tax-Related Items and hereby covenants to pay all such Tax-Related Items, as and when requested by the Company or the Service Recipient or by HM Revenue and Customs ("<u>HMRC</u>") (or any other tax or relevant authority). The Participant also agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company and the Service Recipient against any Tax-Related Items that they are required to pay or withhold, or have paid or will pay, to HMRC (or any other tax or relevant authority) on the Participant's behalf.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is a director or executive officer of the Company (within the meaning of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act), the Participant may not be able to indemnify the Company or the Service Recipient for the amount of any income tax that is not collected from or paid by the Participant, as it may be considered a loan. In this case, the amount of any income tax not collected may constitute an additional benefit to the Participant on which the additional income tax and national insurance contributions ("<u>NICs</u>") may be payable. The Participant understands that the Participant will be responsible for reporting and paying any income tax due on this additional benefit directly to HMRC under the self-assessment regime and for paying the Company and/or the Service Recipient (as appropriate) for the value of any employee NICs due on this additional benefit, which may be collected from the Participant by the Company or the Service Recipient by any of the means referred to in Section 8(b) of the Agreement.

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**ANNEX FOR PRC PARTICIPANTS**

This Annex for PRC Participants ("<u>Annex</u>") includes special terms and conditions applicable to Participants in the PRC. These terms and conditions are in addition to those set forth in the Plan and the Agreement. To the extent there are any inconsistencies between these terms and conditions and those set forth in the Plan or the Agreement, the terms and conditions in this Annex shall prevail. Unless otherwise defined, any capitalized term used in this Annex shall have the meaning ascribed to it as in the Plan and the Agreement.

The provisions of this Annex provide, for PRC foreign exchange purposes, additional definitions and conditions applicable to employees of the Company's PRC affiliates participating in the Plan who are (i) Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao residents) **or** (ii) foreign nationals who have resided consecutively in the PRC for no less than one year. For avoidance of doubt, the Company's PRC affiliates include MicroStrategy China Technology Center Ltd. and its Shanghai branch, and any other entities which may be established in the future.

1.1<u>Exchange Control Requirements</u>. The Participant's ability to receive any RSUs shall be contingent upon the Company or its PRC affiliates completing registration with or otherwise obtaining approval from the PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange or its local counterparts ("<u>SAFE</u>") for the Participant's participation in the Plan (to the extent required as determined by the Company in its sole discretion) and for the establishment of a SAFE-approved bank account ("<u>SAFE Account</u>") by the Company's PRC affiliates. By entering into the Agreement, the Participant shall acknowledge that he/she understands, agrees and consents that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)an offshore broker ("<u>Broker</u>") designated by the Company will administer and execute the exercise, purchase and sale and other relevant transactions in relation to the RSUs held by such Participant outside the PRC;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)as PRC individual income tax ("<u>IIT</u>") is triggered upon vesting of the RSUs, certain vested RSU Shares will be sold by such Broker to satisfy the Company's minimum statutory withholding obligation for PRC IIT filing purposes with respect to such taxable event;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)the Plan Administrator (as defined below), in its sole discretion, will determine the number of vested RSU Shares to be sold by the Broker based on the PRC IIT withholding requirements, the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock as of the end of the trading day on the Vesting Date or, if the Vesting Date is not a trading day, the Fair Market Value of the common stock as of the end of the immediately preceding trading day, and the volatility of the Common Stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)such shares will be sold as soon as reasonably practicable after the Vesting Date at the then-prevailing market price of the Common Stock on the principal stock market exchange for the Common Stock and the net proceeds will be repatriated to the SAFE Account in the PRC for PRC IIT withholding and reporting purposes;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)if the proceeds from any such sale are not sufficient to satisfy the Participant's PRC IIT or any other withholding requirements, the Participant will be solely responsible and liable for any such additional amounts due;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)for the avoidance of doubt, all RSU Shares for a vested award are deemed to be issued to the Participant (i.e., both the RSU Shares to be sold to satisfy the PRC IIT withholding obligations and the remaining RSU Shares which Participant will ultimately receive);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)the Participant will be required to immediately repatriate the proceeds gained from the sale of any other RSU Shares to the PRC pursuant to SAFE requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)proceeds from the sale of RSU Shares (including the proceeds of any sale of RSU Shares in excess of PRC IIT amounts) may be transferred to the SAFE Account prior to being delivered to the Participant's personal bank account in the PRC;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix)due to SAFE approval requirements, there may be delays in delivering the proceeds to the Participant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x)the Participant shall bear any exchange rate-related risk during the period between vesting/sale and the time when the proceeds are delivered to him/her;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi)the Participant may be required to open a U.S. dollar bank account in the PRC to receive the proceeds, if needed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii)the Participant may be required to pay the Company or its affiliates, or authorize the Company or an affiliate to withhold from the Participant any salary or other benefit payable to him/her, and the taxes due in connection with the grant, vesting or exercise of the RSUs or the proceeds thereof, as required by the applicable laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii)the Participant shall execute such other documentation as the Company reasonably determines is necessary or advisable to ensure compliance with the PRC IIT laws or the U.S. federal securities laws (the "<u>Required Documentation</u>");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiv)to accept this award, the Participant must execute this Agreement and the Required Documentation when the Participant is not otherwise in possession of material non-public information;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xv)if this Agreement and the Required Documentation are not executed within the timeframe set forth in Section 10 of the Agreement and in accordance with Section 1.1(xiv) of this Annex, the Company's offer to grant RSUs under this Agreement will be withdrawn and cease to be in effect and the Participant shall have no rights to any RSUs under this Agreement; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xvi)the Company may include other restrictions and requirements in relation to the RSUs pursuant to the requirements of the applicable laws or from SAFE.

1.2<u>Termination of Employment or Service Relationship</u>. Notwithstanding the provisions in the Plan or the Agreement, upon termination of such Participant's employment or service relationship with the Company's PRC affiliates, the treatment of the RSUs or relevant RSU Shares of the Company under the Plan shall be in accordance with PRC foreign exchange control laws and regulations and the requirements of SAFE. Without limiting the foregoing, all the RSU Shares of the Company issued in respect of the Plan held by such Participant must be sold within six (6) months following Participant's termination of employment or service relationship (whichever applicable), or within such other period determined by the Company in light of the SAFE requirements. The Company may, in its sole discretion, require the Participant to sell such RSU Shares at any time during this six (6)-month period.

1.3<u>Data Privacy</u>. In connection with this Agreement and the grant of RSUs, the Company may collect, process, use and/or disclose personal information about the Participant in accordance with the Employee Privacy Notice, Notice For Cross Border Transfer of Personal Data and Notice For Processing Sensitive Personal Data provided to the Participant and counter-signed by the Participant to signify consent.

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## Exhibit 10.12

**STRATEGY INC**

**2023 Equity Incentive Plan**

**<u>NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION GRANT NOTICE for Non-U.S. Participants</u>**

Strategy Inc, a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), hereby grants to the participant listed below (the "<u>Participant</u>") the following stock option (the "<u>Option</u>") pursuant to the MicroStrategy Incorporated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>"). The grant of the Option is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement for Non-U.S. Participants, including any additional terms and conditions for the Participant's country set forth in the appendix thereto (the "<u>Appendix</u>" and, together with the Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement for Non-U.S. Participants, the "<u>Agreement</u>"), both of which are incorporated into this Nonstatutory Stock Option Grant Notice for Non-U.S. Participants (the "<u>Grant Notice</u>"). Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Grant Notice have the meanings given to them in the Plan and/or the Agreement.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of Participant: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Grant Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Number of shares of Common Stock subject to the Option ("<u>Shares</u>"): |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Option exercise price per Share: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Start Date: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Final Exercise Date: |

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Vesting Schedule:

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vesting Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Percentage of Option that Vests: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;[] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[]% of the Option |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Insert Additional Vesting Dates and Amounts, as needed] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Eligible Participant, as provided herein, and is subject to Section 3(b) below. The Participant shall be an "<u>Eligible Participant</u>" if he or she is an employee, director or officer of, or consultant or advisor to, any entity included in the definition of the Company in the Plan (each, a "<u>Specified Company</u>"). | &nbsp;&nbsp;All vesting is dependent on the Participant remaining an Eligible Participant, as provided herein, and is subject to Section 3(b) below. The Participant shall be an "<u>Eligible Participant</u>" if he or she is an employee, director or officer of, or consultant or advisor to, any entity included in the definition of the Company in the Plan (each, a "<u>Specified Company</u>"). |

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This grant of the Option satisfies in full all commitments that the Company has to the Participant with respect to the issuance of stock, stock options or other equity securities under this Agreement.

STRATEGY INC

By:

PARTICIPANT

This Agreement has been accepted by: ###PARTICIPANT_NAME### Dated: ###ACCEPTANCE_DATE###

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**STRATEGY INC**

**2023 Equity Incentive Plan**

**<u>NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT for Non-U.S. Participants</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.<u>Grant of Option</u>. Strategy Inc, a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>") has granted to the Participant an option to purchase, in whole or in part, the number of shares of class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of the Company ("<u>Common Stock</u>"), at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Nonstatutory Stock Option Grant Notice for Non-U.S. Participants (the "<u>Grant Notice</u>"). The grant of the Option is subject to the terms and conditions of the MicroStrategy Incorporated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>"), and this Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement for Non-U.S. Participants, including any additional terms and conditions for the Participant's country set forth in the appendix hereto (the "<u>Appendix</u>" and, together with the Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement for Non-U.S. Participants, the "<u>Agreement</u>"). Unless earlier terminated, the Option shall expire at 5:00 p.m., U.S. Eastern time on the Final Exercise Date set forth in the Grant Notice (the "<u>Final Exercise Date</u>").

To accept the Option, the Participant must accept this Agreement within six (6) months of the Grant Date. If this Agreement is not accepted within six (6) months of the Grant Date, the Company's grant of the Option under this Agreement will be withdrawn and cease to be in effect and the Participant shall have no rights to any Options under this Agreement.

It is intended that the Option evidenced by this Agreement shall not be an incentive stock option as defined in Section 422 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any regulations promulgated thereunder (the "<u>Code</u>"). Except as otherwise indicated by the context, the term "Participant", as used in this Agreement, shall be deemed to include any person who acquires the right to exercise the Option validly under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.<u>Vesting Schedule</u>. The Option will become exercisable ("<u>vest</u>") in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set forth in the Grant Notice.

The right of exercise shall be cumulative so that to the extent the Option is not exercised in any period to the maximum extent permissible it shall continue to be exercisable, in whole or in part, with respect to all Shares for which it is vested until the earlier of the Final Exercise Date or the termination of the Option under Section 4 below or the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.<u>Change in Control Events</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Definitions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)"<u>Adverse Event</u>" shall mean the occurrence of (x) any material diminution in the Participant's authority, duties, responsibility, or base compensation, or (y) the requirement by the Company that the Participant principally works at a location that is more than 50 miles from the Participant's principal work location immediately prior to the Change in Control Event.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)"<u>Cause</u>" shall mean willful misconduct by the Participant or willful failure by the Participant to perform his or her responsibilities to any Specified Company (including, without limitation, breach by the Participant of any provision of any employment, consulting, advisory, nondisclosure, non-competition or other similar agreement between the Participant and any Specified Company), as determined by the Company, which determination shall be conclusive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is party to an employment, consulting or severance agreement with a Specified Company that contains a definition of "cause" for termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, "Cause" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in such agreement. The Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant shall be considered to have been terminated for "Cause" if the Company determines no later than 30 days after the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, that termination for Cause was warranted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)A "<u>Change in Control Event</u>" shall mean:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A)the acquisition by an individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "<u>Exchange</u> <u>Act</u>")) (a "<u>Person</u>") of beneficial ownership of any capital stock of the Company after the date hereof if, after such acquisition, such Person beneficially owns (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the "<u>Outstanding Company Voting Securities</u>"); provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (A), the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control Event: (I) any acquisition directly from the Company (excluding an acquisition pursuant to the exercise, conversion or exchange of any security exercisable for, convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share of the Company ("<u>Class B Common Stock</u>") or other voting securities of the Company, unless the Person exercising, converting or exchanging such security acquired such security directly from the Company or an underwriter or agent of the Company), (II) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a Business Combination (as defined below) which complies with clauses (x) and (y) of subsection (C) of this definition, (III) any transfer by Michael J. Saylor or any of his affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) (the "<u>MS Affiliates</u>") to Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate or (IV) any acquisition by Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate not pursuant to a Business Combination, except for an acquisition that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B)on any date after Michael J. Saylor and the MS Affiliates cease to own in the aggregate more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities (the "<u>Applicable Date</u>"), there is a change in the composition of the Board that results in the Continuing Directors (as defined below) no longer constituting a majority of the Board (or, if applicable, the board of directors of a successor corporation to the Company), where the term "Continuing Director" means at any date a member of the Board (x) who was a member of the Board on the date immediately prior to the Applicable Date or (y) who was nominated or elected subsequent to the Applicable Date by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election or whose election to the Board was recommended or endorsed by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election; provided, however, that there shall be excluded from this clause (y) any individual whose initial assumption of office occurred as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, by or on behalf of a person other than the Board; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C)the consummation of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or share exchange involving the Company or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a "<u>Business Combination</u>"), unless, immediately following such Business Combination, each of the following two conditions is satisfied: (x) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and any other Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, respectively, of the resulting or acquiring corporation in such Business Combination (which shall include, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or substantially all of the Company's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) (such resulting or acquiring corporation is referred to herein as the "<u>Acquiring Corporation</u>") in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and such other Outstanding Company Voting Securities, respectively, immediately prior to such Business Combination and (y) no Person (excluding Michael J. Saylor or any MS Affiliate, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) maintained or sponsored by the Company or by the Acquiring Corporation or any Person who beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities prior to the Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; provided, however, that for the avoidance of doubt, the consummation of any Business Combination that results in any of the effects described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision) with respect to the Common Stock shall be deemed not to satisfy the condition set forth in clause (x).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)"<u>Good Reason</u>" shall mean the occurrence of an Adverse Event, in each case, after the Change in Control Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Adverse Event shall not be deemed to constitute Good

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Reason unless (x) the Participant gives the Company or the Acquiring Corporation, as applicable, notice of termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant no more than 90 days after the initial occurrence of the Adverse Event, (y) such Adverse Event has not been fully corrected and the Participant has not been reasonably compensated for any losses or damages resulting therefrom within 30 days of the Company's or the Acquiring Corporation's receipt of such notice and (z) the Participant's termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant occurs within six (6) months following the Company's or the Acquiring Corporation's receipt of such notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Effect on Option</u>. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10(b) of the Plan or Section 2 above, in the event of a Change in Control Event:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)If the Change in Control Event also constitutes a Reorganization Event (as defined in the Plan) and the Option is not assumed, or a substantially equivalent option substituted, by the Acquiring Corporation, the Option shall automatically become exercisable in full immediately prior to such Change in Control Event; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)If either the Change in Control Event is also a Reorganization Event and the option is assumed or a substantially equivalent option substituted or the Change in Control Event is not a Reorganization Event, then in either such case the Option shall continue to vest in accordance with the original vesting schedule set forth in Section 2 above; provided, however, that the Option shall be immediately exercisable in full if, on or prior to the first anniversary of the date of the consummation of the Change in Control Event, the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant with the Company or the Acquiring Corporation is terminated for Good Reason by the Participant or is terminated without Cause by the Company or the Acquiring Corporation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.<u>Exercise of Option</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Form of Exercise</u>. Each election to exercise the Option shall be in writing, signed by the Participant (which election and signature may be electronic, to the extent provided by the Company), and received by the Company at its principal office, accompanied by this Agreement, and payment in full in the manner provided in the Plan. The Participant is only permitted to use the methods of payment in Sections 5(f)(i) and 5(f)(ii) of the Plan and, to the extent approved by the Board, any other lawful consideration permitted under the Plan as the Board may determine, including by combination of any of the foregoing permitted forms of payment. The Participant may purchase less than the number of Shares covered hereby; provided, however, no partial exercise of the Option may be for any fractional Share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Continuous Relationship with the Company Required</u>. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 4, the Option may not be exercised unless the Participant, at the time he or she exercises the Option, is, and has been at all times since the Grant Date, an Eligible Participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Termination of Relationship with the Company</u>. If the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for any reason, then, except as provided in paragraphs (d) and (e) below and in Section 9(n) below, the right to exercise the Option shall terminate three (3) months after such cessation (but in no event after the Final Exercise Date); provided, however, the Option shall be exercisable only to the extent that the Participant was entitled to exercise the Option on the date of such cessation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant, prior to the Final Exercise Date, violates the non-competition or confidentiality provisions of any employment contract, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement or other agreement between the Participant and with any Specified Company, the right to exercise the Option shall terminate immediately upon such violation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Vesting and Exercise Period Upon Death or Disability</u>. If the Participant dies or becomes disabled (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code) prior to the Final Exercise Date while he or she is an Eligible Participant and no Specified Company has terminated such relationship for "Cause" as specified in paragraph (e) below, then (i) solely in connection with the death of the Participant, the Option shall become vested and exercisable in full immediately and (ii) in connection with either the Participant's death or becoming disabled, the Option shall be exercisable, within the period of one year following the date of death or disability of the Participant, by the Participant (or in the case of death by an authorized transferee); provided, that the Option shall not be exercisable after the Final Exercise Date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Termination for Cause</u>. If, prior to the Final Exercise Date, the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant with a Specified Company is terminated for Cause, the right to exercise the Option shall terminate immediately upon the effective time of such termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant; provided, however, if the determination that the Participant is terminated for Cause is made by the Specified Company after the time of such termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant, the right to exercise the Option shall terminate immediately upon the date the Participant is given notice by a Specified Company that the Specified Company has determined that the termination is for Cause (or such other date, not later than the Final Exercise Date, that is specified in such notice). If, prior to the Final Exercise Date, the Participant is given notice by a Specified Company of the termination of his or her employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant by a Specified Company for Cause, and the effective time of such employment or other termination is subsequent to the time of the delivery of such notice, the right to exercise the Option shall be suspended from the time of the delivery of such notice until the earlier of (x) such time as it is determined or otherwise agreed that the Participant's employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant shall not be terminated for Cause as provided in such notice or (y) the effective time of such termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant (in which case the right to exercise the Option shall, pursuant to the preceding sentence, terminate immediately upon the effective time of such termination of employment or other relationship as an Eligible Participant).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)The Company shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for purposes of the Option (including whether the Participant may still be considered to be an Eligible Participant while on a leave of absence).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)<u>Severance Pay</u>. The Option and the Plan shall be disregarded for the purposes of calculating any end-of-service severance or other termination payment, to the extent such end-of- service severance or termination payment is due to the Participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.<u>Nontransferability of Option</u>. The Option shall not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered by the Participant, either voluntarily or by operation of law, except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, and, during the life of the Participant, shall be exercisable only by the Participant; provided, however, that the Option may be gratuitously transferred by the Participant to or for the benefit of any immediate family member, family trust or other entity established for the benefit of the Participant and/or an immediate family member thereof if the Company would be eligible to use a Form S-8 under the Securities Act for the registration of the sale of the Common Stock subject to the Option to such proposed transferee; provided further, that the Company shall not be required to recognize any such permitted transfer until such time as such permitted transferee shall, as a condition to such transfer, deliver to the Company a written instrument in form and substance satisfactory to the Company confirming that such transferee shall be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Option. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained in this Section 5 shall be deemed to restrict a transfer to the Company.

No interest or right in the Option shall be liable for the debts, contracts or engagements of the Participant or his or her successors in interest or shall be subject to disposition by transfer, alienation, anticipation, pledge, encumbrance, assignment or any other means whether such disposition be voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or any other legal or equitable proceedings (including bankruptcy), and any attempted disposition of an interest or right in the Option shall be null and void and of no effect, except to the extent that such disposition is permitted by the preceding provisions of this Section 5.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.<u>Provisions of the Plan</u>. The Option is subject to the provisions of the Plan (including the provisions relating to amendments to the Plan), a copy of which is furnished to the Participant with the Option. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.<u>Terms of Employment Unaffected</u>. The terms of employment of the Participant shall not be affected by his or her participation in the Plan, which shall neither form a part of such terms nor entitle the Participant to take into account such participation in calculating any compensation or damages upon the termination of the Participant's employment for any reason.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.<u>Responsibility for Taxes</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)The Participant acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or the Specified Company employing or engaging the Participant (the "<u>Service Recipient</u>"), the ultimate liability for all income tax, social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related items related to the Participant's participation in the Plan and legally applicable to the Participant ("<u>Tax-Related Items</u>") is and remains the Participant's responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Service Recipient. The Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Service Recipient (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Option, and (ii) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the Option to reduce or eliminate the Participant's liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Participant is subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction, the Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Service Recipient (or former service recipient, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares or the proceeds of the sale of Shares if the Participant fails to comply with his or her obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)In connection with any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Service Recipient to fulfill any and all liability for Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Service Recipient, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations or rights with regard to Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following without the need for the Participant's consent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)withholding from the Participant's wages or other cash compensation payable to the Participant by the Company, the Service Recipient or any other Specified Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)withholding from proceeds of the sale of Shares acquired upon exercise of the Option either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Participant's behalf pursuant to this authorization without further consent);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)withholding Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)requiring the Participant to tender a cash payment to the Company, the Service Recipient or another Specified Company; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)any other method of withholding determined by the Company to be permitted under the Plan and applicable law and, to the extent required by the Plan or applicable law, approved by the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)The Company may withhold for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory or other withholding rates, including up to the maximum applicable rates in the Participant's jurisdiction(s). In the event the application of such withholding rate leads to over-withholding, the Participant may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash from the Company or the Service Recipient (and, in no event, will the Participant have any entitlement to the equivalent amount in Shares); alternatively, if not refunded by the Company or the Service Recipient, the Participant may be able to seek a refund from the local tax authorities. In the event the application of such withholding rate leads to under-withholding, the Participant may be required to pay any additional Tax-Related Items directly to the applicable tax authorities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)The Participant agrees to pay the Company or the Service Recipient any amount of Tax-Related Items that the Company or the Service Recipient may be required to withhold or account for as a result of the Participant's participation in the Plan that cannot be satisfied by the means previously described. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares (or the cash equivalent) or the proceeds of the sale of Shares if the Participant fails to comply with the Participant's obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.<u>Nature of Grant</u>. By accepting the Option, the Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)the Option is exceptional, voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of options, or benefits in lieu of options, even if options have been granted in the past;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)all decisions with respect to future grants of the Option or other awards, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)the Participant is voluntarily participating in the Plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)the Option and the Shares subject to the Option, and the income from and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)the Option and the Shares subject to the Option, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, holiday pay, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)unless otherwise agreed with the Company in writing, the Option and the Shares subject to the Option, and the income from and value of same, are not granted as consideration for, or in connection with, the service the Participant may provide as a director of any Specified Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)the future value of the underlying Shares is unknown, indeterminable and cannot be predicted with certainty;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)if the underlying Shares do not increase in value after the Grant Date, the Option will have no value;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)if the Participant exercises the Option and acquires Shares, the value of such Shares may increase or decrease, even below the exercise price per Share;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from (i) forfeiture of the Option resulting from the Participant ceasing to provide employment or other services to the Company or any Specified Company (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where the Participant is employed or the terms of the Participant's employment or service agreement, if any) and/or (ii) the forfeiture or cancellation of the Option and/or recoupment of any Shares, cash, or other benefits acquired under the Plan resulting from the application of any recoupment or compensation recovery policy the Company may adopt and/or amend from time to time, or any other policy of the Company or any Specified Company that provides for forfeiture, disgorgement or clawback with respect to incentive compensation, or as required by applicable laws, rules, regulations or stock exchange listing standards;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)unless otherwise provided in the Plan or by the Company in its discretion, the Option and the benefits evidenced by this Agreement do not create any entitlement to have the Option or any such benefits transferred to, or assumed by, another company nor be exchanged, cashed out or substituted for, in connection with any corporate transaction affecting the Shares; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)neither the Company, the Service Recipient nor any Specified Company shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Participant's local currency and the U.S. Dollar that may affect the value of the Option or of any amounts due to the Participant pursuant to the exercise of the Option or the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired upon exercise.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.<u>Data Privacy</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Personal Information</u>. In connection with this Agreement and the grant of this Option, the Company may collect, process, use and/or disclose personal information about the Participant. Any such information

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will be collected, processed, used and/or disclosed in accordance with the Company's Employee Privacy Notice, and if the Participant is located in China, also in accordance with the Notice for Processing Sensitive Personal Data and Notice for Cross Border Transfer of Personal Data (collectively the "<u>Privacy Notices</u>") provided to the Participant and available from the Company's legal department or on the Company's intranet. In relation to Participants who reside in the United Kingdom or a country within the European Union or European Economic Area or other country not listed in this Section 10(a), the processing of personal information in order to implement, administer, and manage the Plan is justified by reasons other than consent, as explained in the Privacy Notices. Participants who reside in the United Arab Emirates and Singapore hereby give explicit consent to the collection, processing, use and/or disclosure of any such personal information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Transfer of Personal Information</u>. In connection with this Agreement and the grant of the Option, the Company may transfer any personal information referred to in Section 8(a) above outside or within the country in which the Participant works or is employed, including, with respect to non-U.S. resident Participants, to the United States of America, to transferees as described in the Privacy Notices. In relation to Participants who reside in the United Kingdom, in any country within the European Union or European Economic Area, or in any other country not listed in this Section 10(b), the transfer of personal information in order to implement, administer, and manage the Plan is justified by reasons other than consent, as explained in the Privacy Notices. Participants who reside in Singapore or the United Arab Emirates hereby give explicit consent to the transfer of any such personal information. Participants who reside in Singapore may object to the collection, use, disclosure, processing or transfer of personal information by notifying the general counsel of the Company in writing, but understand that such objection may impair his or her ability to participate in the Plan. Participants who reside in the United Arab Emirates may withdraw their consent to the collection, use, disclosure, processing or transfer of personal information by notifying the general counsel of the Company in writing, but understand (i) that the Company will continue to collect, use, disclose, process or transfer personal information to the extent permitted without consent; and (ii) that such withdrawal may impair his or her ability to participate in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.<u>No Advice Regarding Grant</u>. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding the Participant's participation in the Plan or the Participant's acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. The Participant should consult with the Participant's own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.<u>Governing Law and Venue</u>. The Option and the provisions of this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Delaware applied without regard to conflict of law principles. For purposes of any action, lawsuit or other proceedings brought to enforce this Agreement, relating to it, or arising from it, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or Fairfax County, and no other courts, where the Option grant is made and/or to be performed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.<u>Compliance with Law</u>. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Shares, the Company shall not be required to deliver any of the Shares that are otherwise issuable upon exercise of the Option prior to the completion or approval of any registration or qualification of the Shares under any applicable law or under any rulings or regulations of any governmental regulatory body, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Participant understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Shares with any securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Shares. Further, the Participant agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without the Participant's consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities, exchange control or other laws applicable to issuance of Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.<u>Language</u>. The Participant acknowledges that the Participant is sufficiently proficient in English, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English so as to allow the Participant to understand the terms of this Agreement, including the Appendix and any other appendices thereto, and any other documents related to the Plan or this Agreement. If the Participant has received this Agreement, including the appendices or any other document related to the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control, unless otherwise required by applicable laws.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.<u>Electronic Delivery and Acceptance</u>. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an online or electronic system established and maintained by the Company, the Stock Plan Administrator or any other third party designated by the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.<u>Severability</u>. The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.<u>Appendix</u>. Notwithstanding any provisions in this Agreement, the Participant's participation in the Plan shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions set forth in the Appendix attached hereto for the Participant's country, if any. Moreover, if the Participant transfers residence and/or employment to, or is considered a citizen or resident for local law purposes of, one of the countries included in the Appendix, the additional terms and conditions for such country will apply to the Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. The Appendix constitutes part of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.<u>Imposition of Other Requirements</u>. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the Participant's participation in the Plan and on any Shares acquired pursuant to the Plan, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require the Participant to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.<u>Waiver</u>. The Participant acknowledges that a waiver by the Company of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, or of any subsequent breach by the Participant or any other participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.<u>Insider Trading Restrictions/Market Abuse Laws</u>. The Participant may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions, including the United States and, if different, the Participant's country, the Stock Plan Administrator's country and/or the country in which Common Stock is listed, which may affect the Participant's ability to accept or otherwise acquire, or sell, attempt to sell or otherwise dispose of, Shares, rights to shares of Common Stock (*e.g.*, the Option) or rights linked to the value of Shares (*e.g.*, phantom awards, futures) during such times as the Participant is considered to have "inside information" regarding the Company (as defined by the laws or regulations in the applicable jurisdiction). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Participant places before the Participant possessed inside information. Furthermore, the Participant could be prohibited from (1) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a "need to know" basis) and (2) "tipping" third parties or otherwise causing them to buy or sell securities; including "third parties" who are fellow employees. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations may be separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider trading policy. The Participant acknowledges that it is the Participant's responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Participant should speak with a personal advisor on this matter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting; Exchange Controls</u>. The Participant's country may have certain foreign asset and/or account reporting requirements and/or exchange controls which may affect the Participant's ability to acquire or hold Shares subject to the Plan or cash received from participating in the Plan (including sale proceeds arising from the sale of Shares) in a brokerage or bank account outside the Participant's country. The Participant may be required to report such accounts, assets or transactions to the tax or other authorities in the Participant's country. The Participant also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of the Participant's participation in the Plan to the Participant's country through a designated bank or broker and/or within a certain time after receipt. The Participant further acknowledges that it is the Participant's responsibility to comply with such regulations, and that the Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor for any details.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.<u>Participant Acknowledgements</u>. The Participant acknowledges that he or she: (i) has read this Agreement; (ii) understands the terms and consequences of this Agreement; (iii) is fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement; and (iv) agrees that in accepting the Agreement, he or she will be bound by any clawback policy

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**APPENDIX**

**TO THE**

**NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT FOR NON-U.S. PARTICIPANTS**

**<u>COUNTRY-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR NON-U.S. PARTICIPANTS</u>**

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan and the Agreement.

***Terms and Conditions***

This Appendix, which is a part of the Agreement, includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Option and/or the Shares underlying the Option and that will apply to the Participant if the Participant is in one of the countries listed below.

If the Participant is a citizen and/or resident of a country other than the one in which the Participant is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes) or if the Participant transfers employment and/or residency to a different jurisdiction after the Grant Date, the Company will, in its sole discretion, determine the extent to which the terms and conditions contained herein will be applicable to the Participant.

***Notifications***

This Appendix also includes information relating to securities, exchange control and certain other issues of which the Participant should be aware with respect to the Participant's participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of August 2025. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Participant not rely on the information herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of the Participant's participation in the Plan because the information may be out of date at the time the Option is exercised or Shares acquired under the Plan are sold.

In addition, the information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to the Participant's particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure the Participant of any particular result. Accordingly, the Participant should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Participant's country may apply to the Participant's situation.

Finally, if the Participant is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Participant is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes), or if the Participant transfers employment and/or residency to a different jurisdiction after the Grant Date, the information contained herein may not apply to the Participant in the same manner.

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**<u>CHINA</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

The attached Annex applies to PRC Participants.

***Notifications***

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. The Participant understands that exchange control restrictions may limit the Participant's ability to access and/or convert funds received under the Plan, particularly if these amounts exceed USD 50,000. The Participant should confirm the procedures and requirements for withdrawals and conversions of foreign currency with the Participant's local bank prior to the exercise of the Option and the subsequent sale of any Shares. The Participant agrees to comply with any other requirements that may be imposed by the Company in the future in order to facilitate compliance with exchange control requirements in the PRC. The Participant should consult with the Participant's personal advisor(s) regarding any personal legal, regulatory or foreign exchange obligations the Participant may have in connection with the Participant's participation in the Plan.

**<u>GERMANY</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Exchange Control Information</u>. Cross-border payments in excess of EUR 50,000 must be reported to the German Federal Bank ("<u>Bundesbank</u>"). If the Participant makes or receives a payment in excess of this amount (including if the Participant acquires Shares with a value in excess of this amount under the Plan or sells Shares via a foreign broker, bank or service provider and receives proceeds in excess of this amount) and/or if the Company withholds or sells Shares to with a value in excess of this amount to cover Tax-Related Items, the Participant must report the payment and/or the value of the Shares withheld or sold to the Bundesbank, either electronically using the "General Statistics Reporting Portal" ("<u>Allgemeine Meldeportal Statistik</u>") available on the Bundesbank's website (www.bundesbank.de) or via such other method (*e.g.*, by email or telephone) as is permitted or required by the Bundesbank. The report must be submitted monthly or within such other timing as is permitted or required by the Bundesbank. The Participant should consult with a personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with the applicable reporting requirements.

<u>Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information</u>. If the Participant's acquisition of Shares under the Plan leads to a "qualified participation" at any point during the calendar year, the Participant will need to report the acquisition of such Shares when the Participant files his or her tax return for the relevant year. A qualified participation occurs only if (i) the Participant owns at least 1% of the Company and the value of the Shares acquired exceeds EUR 150,000, or (ii) the Shares held exceed 10% of the Company's total Common Stock.

**<u>SINGAPORE</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Securities Law Information</u>. The grant of the Option under the Plan is being made pursuant to the "Qualifying Person" exemption under section 273(1)(f) of the Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289, 2006 Ed.) ("<u>SFA</u>") and is not made with a view to the Shares being subsequently offered for sale to any other party. The Plan has not been lodged or registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Option is subject to section 257 of the SFA and the Participant will not be able to make any subsequent sale of the Shares in Singapore, or any offer of such subsequent sale of the Shares subject to the Option in Singapore, unless such sale or offer is made (i) after six (6) months from the Grant Date, or (ii) pursuant to the exemptions under Part XIII Division (1) Subdivision (4) (other than section 280) of the SFA, or pursuant to, and in accordance with the condition of, any other applicable provisions of the SFA.

<u>Director Notification Information</u>. If the Participant is a director, associate director or shadow director of a Singapore Specified Company, the Participant is subject to certain notification requirements under the Singapore Companies Act. Among these requirements is an obligation to notify the Singapore Specified Company in writing of an interest (*e.g.*, the Option, Shares, etc.) in the Company or any Specified Company or other related companies within two (2) business days of (i) its acquisition or disposal, (ii) any change in previously disclosed interest (*e.g.*, when Shares acquired under the

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Plan are sold), or (iii) becoming a director, associate director or shadow director if such an interest exists at the time.

**<u>UNITED ARAB EMIRATES</u>**

***Notifications***

<u>Securities Law Information</u>. Participation in the Plan is being offered only to eligible service providers and is in the nature of providing equity incentives to employees in the United Arab Emirates ("<u>UAE</u>"). The Plan and the Agreement are intended for distribution only to such service providers and must not be delivered to, or relied on by, any other person. Prospective purchasers of the securities offered should conduct their own due diligence on the securities. If the Participant does not understand the contents of the Plan or the Agreement, the Participant should consult with an authorized financial adviser. The Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority has no responsibility for reviewing or verifying any documents in connection with the Plan. No other UAE authority or governmental agency has approved the Plan or the Agreement or taken steps to verify the information set out therein, nor has any responsibility for such documents.

**<u>UNITED KINGDOM</u>**

***Terms and Conditions***

<u>Responsibility for Taxes</u>. The following provision supplements Section 8 of the Agreement:

Without limitation to Section 8 of the Agreement, the Participant agrees that the Participant is liable for all Tax-Related Items and hereby covenants to pay all such Tax-Related Items, as and when requested by the Company or the Service Recipient or by HM Revenue and Customs ("<u>HMRC</u>") (or any other tax or relevant authority). The Participant also agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company and the Service Recipient against any Tax-Related Items that they are required to pay or withhold, or have paid or will pay, to HMRC (or any other tax or relevant authority) on the Participant's behalf.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is a director or executive officer of the Company (within the meaning of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act), the Participant may not be able to indemnify the Company or the Service Recipient for the amount of any income tax that is not collected from or paid by the Participant, as it may be considered a loan. In this case, the amount of any income tax not collected may constitute an additional benefit to the Participant on which the additional income tax and national insurance contributions ("<u>NICs</u>") may be payable. The Participant understands that the Participant will be responsible for reporting and paying any income tax due on this additional benefit directly to HMRC under the self-assessment regime and for paying the Company and/or the Service Recipient (as appropriate) for the value of any employee NICs due on this additional benefit, which may be collected from the Participant by the Company or the Service Recipient by any of the means referred to in Section 8 of the Agreement.

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**Annex for PRC participants**

This Annex for PRC Participants ("<u>Annex</u>") includes special terms and conditions applicable to Participants in the PRC. These terms and conditions are in addition to those set forth in the Plan and the Agreement. To the extent there are any inconsistencies between these terms and conditions and those set forth in the Plan or the Agreement, the terms and conditions in this Annex shall prevail. Unless otherwise defined, any capitalized term used in this Annex shall have the meaning ascribed to it as in the Plan and the Agreement.

The provisions of this Annex provide, for PRC foreign exchange purposes, additional definitions and conditions applicable to employees of the Company's PRC affiliates participating in the Plan who are (i) Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao residents) **or** (ii) foreign nationals who have resided consecutively in the PRC for no less than one year. For avoidance of doubt, the Company's PRC affiliates include MicroStrategy China Technology Center Ltd. and its Shanghai branch, and any other entities which may be established in the future.

1.1<u>Exchange Control Requirements</u>. The Participant's ability to receive the option shall be contingent upon the Company or its PRC affiliates completing registration with or otherwise obtaining approval from the PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange or its local counterparts ("<u>SAFE</u>") for the Participant's participation in the Plan (to the extent required as determined by the Company in its sole discretion) and for the establishment of a SAFE-approved bank account ("<u>SAFE Account</u>") by the Company's PRC affiliates. By entering into the Agreement, the Participant shall acknowledge that he/she understands, agrees and consents that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)an offshore broker ("<u>Broker</u>") designated by the Company will administer and execute the exercise, purchase and sale and other relevant transactions in relation to the option held by such Participant outside the PRC;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)as PRC individual income tax ("<u>IIT</u>") is triggered upon exercise of the option, certain Shares in respect of which the option has been exercised will be sold by such Broker to satisfy the Company's minimum statutory withholding obligation for PRC IIT filing purposes with respect to such taxable event;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)the Plan Administrator (as defined below), in its sole discretion, will determine the number of Shares to be sold by the Broker based on the PRC IIT withholding requirements, the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock as of the end of the trading day on the date of exercise or, if the date of exercise is not a trading day, the Fair Market Value of the common stock as of the end of the immediately preceding trading day, and the volatility of the Common Stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)such shares will be sold as soon as reasonably practicable after the date of exercise at the then-prevailing market price of the Common Stock on the principal stock market exchange for the Common Stock and the net proceeds will be repatriated to the SAFE Account in the PRC for PRC IIT withholding and reporting purposes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)if the proceeds from any such sale are not sufficient to satisfy the Participant's PRC IIT or any other withholding requirements, the Participant will be solely responsible and liable for any such additional amounts due;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)for the avoidance of doubt, all Shares in respect of which an option is exercised are deemed to be issued to the Participant (i.e., both the Shares to be sold to satisfy the PRC IIT withholding obligations and the remaining Shares which Participant will ultimately receive);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)the Participant will be required to immediately repatriate the proceeds gained from the sale of any other Shares to the PRC pursuant to SAFE requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)proceeds from the sale of Shares (including the proceeds of any sale of Shares in excess of PRC IIT amounts) may be transferred to the SAFE Account prior to being delivered to the Participant's personal bank account in the PRC;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix)due to SAFE approval requirements, there may be delays in delivering the proceeds to the Participant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x)the Participant shall bear any exchange rate-related risk during the period between vesting/sale and the time when the proceeds are delivered to him/her;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi)the Participant may be required to open a U.S. dollar bank account in the PRC to receive the proceeds, if needed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii)the Participant may be required to pay the Company or its affiliates, or authorize the Company or an affiliate to withhold from the Participant any salary or other benefit payable to him/her, and the taxes due in connection with the grant, vesting or exercise of the option or the proceeds thereof, as required by the applicable laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii)the Participant shall execute such other documentation as the Company reasonably determines is necessary or advisable to ensure compliance with the PRC IIT laws or the U.S. federal securities laws (the "<u>Required Documentation</u>");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiv)to accept this award, the Participant must execute this Agreement and the Required Documentation when the Participant is not otherwise in possession of material non-public information and (i) if the Company is in an open trading window in accordance with the Company's insider trading policy as then in effect (an "<u>Open</u> <u>Trading Window</u>") as of when the Company first makes this Agreement available to the Participant to be executed, no later than immediately prior to the termination of the current Open Trading Window, or (ii) if the Company is not in an Open Trading Window as of when the Company first makes this Agreement available to the Participant to be executed, no earlier than the commencement of the next occurring Open Trading Window and no later than immediately prior to the termination of the next occurring Open Trading Window;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xv)if this Agreement and the Required Documentation are not executed within the timeframe set forth in Section 1.1(xiv) of this Annex, the Company's offer to grant an option under this Agreement will be withdrawn and cease to be in effect and the Participant shall have no rights to an option under this Agreement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xvi)the Company may include other restrictions and requirements in relation to the option pursuant to the requirements of the applicable laws or from SAFE.

1.2<u>Termination of Employment or Service Relationship</u>. Notwithstanding the provisions in the Plan or the Agreement, upon termination of such Participant's employment or service relationship with the Company's PRC affiliates, the treatment of the option or relevant Shares of the Company under the Plan shall be in accordance with PRC foreign exchange control laws and regulations and the requirements of SAFE. Without limiting the foregoing, all the Shares of the Company issued on exercise of an option in respect of the Plan held by such Participant must be sold within six (6) months following Participant's termination of employment or service relationship (whichever applicable), or within such other period determined by the Company in light of the SAFE requirements. The Company may, in its sole discretion, require the Participant to sell such Shares at any time during this six (6)-month period.

1.3<u>Data Privacy</u>. In connection with this Agreement and the grant of the option, the Company may collect, process, use and/or disclose personal information about the Participant in accordance with the Employee Privacy Notice, Notice For Cross Border Transfer of Personal Data and Notice For Processing Sensitive Personal Data provided to the Participant and counter-signed by the Participant to signify consent.

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## Exhibit 10.13

Section 4 of each U.S. Form Restricted Stock Unit Agreement granted under the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2013 Plan") and Section 4 of each U.S. Form Restricted Stock Unit Agreement granted under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2023 Plan" and, together with the 2013 Plan, the "Plans"), excluding the U.S. Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Non-Employee Director) granted under the Plans (as described below), and outstanding as of October 1, 2025 is amended in its entirety to provide as follows:

"4. <u>Forfeiture of Unvested RSUs Upon Cessation of Service</u>. Except as provided below, in the event that the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for any reason or no reason, with or without Cause, including in the case of resignation or dismissal with or without Cause, then all of the RSUs that are unvested as of the time of such cessation shall be forfeited immediately and automatically to the Company, without the payment of any consideration to the Participant, effective as of such cessation; provided, that if such cessation is on account of the Participant's death, then any RSUs that are unvested as of such cessation shall become vested in full immediately as of such cessation. The Participant shall have no further rights with respect to the unvested RSUs that do not become vested on cessation as an Eligible Participant, or any Common Stock that may have been issuable with respect thereto."

Section 4 of each non-U.S. Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement granted under the Plans and outstanding as of October 1, 2025 is amended in its entirety to provide as follows:

<u>"4. Forfeiture of Unvested RSUs Upon Cessation of Service</u>. Except as provided below, in the event that the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Participant for any reason or no reason, with or without Cause, including in the case of resignation or dismissal with or without Cause, then all of the RSUs that are unvested as of the time of such cessation shall be forfeited immediately and automatically to the Company, without the payment of any consideration to the Participant, effective as of such cessation and the Participant will not be entitled to any compensation in relation to any unvested RSUs; provided, that if such cessation is on account of the Participant's death, then any RSUs that are unvested as of such cessation shall become vested in full immediately as of such cessation. The Participant shall have no further rights with respect to the unvested RSUs that do not become vested on cessation as an Eligible Participant, or any Common Stock that may have been issuable with respect thereto."

Section 4 of each U.S. Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Non-Employee Director) granted under the Plans and outstanding as of October 1, 2025 is amended in its entirety to provide as follows:

"4. <u>Forfeiture of Unvested RSUs Upon Cessation of Service</u>. Except as provided below, in the event that the Participant ceases to be an Outside Director for any reason or no reason, then all of the RSUs that are unvested as of the time of such cessation shall be forfeited immediately and automatically to the Company, without the payment of any consideration to the Participant, effective as of such cessation; provided, that if such cessation is on account of the Participant's death, then any RSUs that are unvested as of such cessation shall become vested in full immediately as of such cessation. The Participant shall have no further rights with respect to the unvested RSUs that do not become vested on cessation as an Outside Director, or any Common Stock that may have been issuable with respect thereto."

For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing amendments do not apply to Performance Stock Unit Agreements that are outstanding under the Plans on October 1, 2025.

Section 4(d) of each U.S. Form Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement granted under each of the Plans, excluding the U.S. Form Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement (Non-Employee Directors) granted under the Plans (as described below), and outstanding as of October 1, 2025 is amended in its entirety to provide as follows:

"(d) <u>Vesting and Exercise Upon Death or Disability</u>. If the Participant dies or becomes disabled (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code) prior to the Final Exercise Date while he or she is an Eligible Participant and no Specified Company has terminated such relationship for "Cause" as specified in paragraph (e) below, then (i) solely in connection with the death of the Participant, this option shall become vested and exercisable in full immediately and (ii) in connection with either the Participant's death or becoming disabled, this option shall be exercisable, within the period of one year following the date of death or disability of the

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Participant, by the Participant (or in the case of death by an authorized transferee); provided, that this option shall not be exercisable after the Final Exercise Date."

Section 4(d) of each non-U.S. Form Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement granted under the Plans and outstanding as of October 1, 2025 is amended in its entirety to provide as follows:

"(d) <u>Vesting and Exercise Period Upon Death or Disability</u>. If the Participant dies or becomes disabled (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code) prior to the Final Exercise Date while he or she is an Eligible Participant and no Specified Company has terminated such relationship for "Cause" as specified in paragraph (e) below, then (i) solely in connection with the death of the Participant, the Option shall become vested and exercisable in full immediately and (ii) in connection with either the Participant's death or becoming disabled, the Option shall be exercisable, within the period of one year following the date of death or disability of the Participant, by the Participant (or in the case of death by an authorized transferee); provided, that the Option shall not be exercisable after the Final Exercise Date."

Section 4(d) of each U.S. Form Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement (Non-Employee Directors) granted under the Plans and outstanding as of October 1, 2025 is amended in its entirety to provide as follows:

"(d) <u>Vesting and Exercise Upon Death or Disability</u>. If the Participant dies or becomes disabled (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code) prior to the Final Exercise Date while he or she is an Outside Director, then (i) solely in connection with the death of the Participant, this option shall become vested and exercisable in full immediately and (ii) in connection with either the Participant's death or becoming disabled, this option shall be exercisable, within the period of one year following the date of death or disability of the Participant, by the Participant (or in the case of death by an authorized transferee); provided, that this option shall not be exercisable after the Final Exercise Date."

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## Exhibit 31.1

**Exhibit 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION**

I, Phong Le, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Strategy Inc;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|
| Dated: November 3, 2025 | /s/ Phong Le |
|  | Phong Le |
|  | President & Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**Exhibit 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION**

I, Andrew Kang, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Strategy Inc;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|
| Dated: November 3, 2025 | /s/ Andrew Kang |
|  | Andrew Kang |
|  | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**Exhibit 32.1**

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO**

**SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Strategy Inc (the "Company") for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge on the date hereof:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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|:---|:---|
| Dated: November 3, 2025 | /s/ Phong Le |
|  | Phong Le |
|  | President & Chief Executive Officer |

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|:---|:---|
| Dated: November 3, 2025 | /s/ Andrew Kang |
|  | Andrew Kang |
|  | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

On July 29, 2025, the board of directors (the "Board") of MicroStrategy Incorporated® d/b/a Strategy™ ("Strategy" or the "Company") adopted resolutions (the "Resolutions") approving the ratification of the issuance of 5,480,784 shares of the Company's 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (the "STRK Stock"), 2,012,755 shares of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (the "STRF Stock") and 189,560 shares of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (the "STRD Stock") (collectively, the "Specified Shares") that were sold pursuant to at-the-market offerings for each such series (the "ATM Programs") pursuant to Section 204 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"). The Specified Shares may constitute shares of putative stock (within the meaning of Section 204 of the DGCL) due to the inadvertent failure of the Company to have filed the Certificates of Increase effectuating the increases in the number of shares of each such series that had been previously approved by the Board (the "Ratification"). The issuance of such shares occurred between the dates of (i) March 12, 2025 and July 18, 2025 for the STRK Stock, (ii) May 23, 2025 and July 15, 2025 for the STRF Stock and (iii) July 8, 2025 and July 18, 2025 for the STRD Stock. The Company filed Certificates of Validation with the Delaware Secretary of State with respect to the Ratification on August 1, 2025 (the "validation effective time").

Any claim that the ATM Program issuances or the Specified Shares ratified under Section 204 of the DGCL is void or voidable due to the failure of authorization, or that the Court of Chancery should declare in its discretion that a ratification in accordance with Section 204 of the DGCL not be effective or be effective only on certain conditions, must be brought within the later of 120 days from the validation effective time and the date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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## Exhibit 99.2

On November 1, 2025 (the "validation effective time"), the Pricing and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Strategy Inc (the "Company") adopted resolutions (the "Ratification") approving the ratification of the issuance of an aggregate 444,634 of the Company's 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share (the "STRD Stock") (the "Specified Shares") that were sold pursuant to the Company's STRD Stock at-the-market offering program (the "STRD ATM") pursuant to Section 204 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"). The Specified Shares may constitute shares of putative stock (within the meaning of Section 204 of the DGCL) insofar as the resolutions authorizing the sale of shares of STRD Stock under the STRD ATM required that sales be made subject to certain offering parameters to which the Specified Shares did not meet. The issuance of such shares occurred between the dates of August 22, 2025 and October 28, 2025.

Any claim that the STRD ATM issuances or the Specified Shares ratified under Section 204 of the DGCL is void or voidable due to the failure of authorization, or that the Court of Chancery should declare in its discretion that a ratification in accordance with Section 204 of the DGCL not be effective or be effective only on certain conditions, must be brought within the later of 120 days from the validation effective time and the date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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