CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP 8-K

What Happened
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation filed a Form 8‑K on January 8, 2026 announcing the issuance of $1.75 billion aggregate principal amount of Medium‑Term Notes under its previously filed Form S‑3 registration statement (No. 333‑270934). The Notes consist of three series issued pursuant to prospectus and pricing supplements dated January 5, 2026: $750,000,000 Floating Rate Notes due 2028, $500,000,000 3.700% Fixed Rate Notes due 2028, and $500,000,000 4.150% Fixed Rate Notes due 2031.

Key Details

• Total issued: $1,750,000,000 in Medium‑Term Notes on January 8, 2026.
• Series: $750M floating‑rate notes (due 2028); $500M 3.700% fixed (due 2028); $500M 4.150% fixed (due 2031).
• Issuance made under previously filed Registration Statement on Form S‑3 (Reg. No. 333‑270934) and related prospectus (dated March 29, 2023) with pricing supplements dated January 5, 2026.
• Exhibits filed include a legal opinion and consent from Sidley Austin LLP.

Why It Matters
This filing documents that Caterpillar Financial increased its debt by $1.75B and extended its funded maturities to 2028 and 2031, giving investors clear, specific details on new debt size, coupon types and maturities. Retail investors should note the mix of fixed‑rate and floating‑rate notes (which affects interest‑cost sensitivity to market rates) and the maturity schedule when assessing the company’s debt profile and upcoming refinancing or liquidity needs.