John Deere Capital Corporation Issues $1.8B in Senior Notes

What Happened
John Deere Capital Corporation filed an 8-K on September 11, 2026, reporting the issuance of $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes under its Form S-3 shelf registration. The offering included both floating- and fixed-rate tranches with maturities ranging from September 11, 2028 to September 11, 2031.

Key Details

• $400,000,000 Floating Rate Senior Notes due September 11, 2028.
• $500,000,000 4.650% Fixed Rate Senior Notes due September 11, 2028.
• $400,000,000 4.800% Fixed Rate Senior Notes due September 11, 2029.
• $500,000,000 5.050% Fixed Rate Senior Notes due September 11, 2031.
• Issuance completed pursuant to the Company’s automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-295908).
• The 8-K includes legal opinion and consent exhibits related to the offering; the report was signed by Julie M. O. Rosales, Secretary.

Why It Matters
This filing shows John Deere Capital raised $1.8 billion of debt across near- and medium-term maturities, which affects the company’s debt profile and upcoming interest obligations. Retail investors should note the mix of fixed- and floating-rate notes (helping manage interest-rate exposure) and the staggered maturities through 2031, which influence refinancing needs and cash-flow planning. Monitor future filings for use of proceeds, changes to credit metrics, or related covenant disclosures.