---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-011623"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CETX"
cik: "0001435064"
company_name: "CEMTREX INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:36:40.476436+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cemtrex to pay Series 1 Preferred Stock dividend in additional shares, not cash

## Summary
- Board resolved to pay semiannual 10% dividend on Series 1 Preferred Stock in additional shares.
- Payment date April 7, 2026; record date March 31, 2026.
- Dividend rate 10% annually on $10.00 per share preference amount.
- Shares to be issued as PIK dividend without registration under Securities Act.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-011623
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CETX
- cik: 0001435064
- company_name: CEMTREX INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 3.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1435064/000149315226011623/0001493152-26-011623-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1435064/000149315226011623/form8-k.htm

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