The Kootznoowoo Permanent Fund Settlement Trust (KPFST) announced that it will make a distribution of $3.87 per trust unit on February 1, 2026.

The record date for this distribution is Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Alaska Time). All changes and updates to shareholder records—including names, addresses, and banking information—must be completed by this deadline to be applied to this distribution. Changes requested after the record date may result in payment delays.

Shareholders may update their information through the MyKootznoowoo Shareholder Portal or by contacting Shareholder Services at (907) 790-2992 or info@kootznoowoo.com.

Ralph “Chico” Bierely

K-Plaza Maintenance Manager

Chico serves as a jack-of-all-trades for the corporation. His main responsibility is overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the K-Plaza building. However, he provides additional support when needed on a variety of projects. He is based in Juneau.