AT&T INC. 8-K
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AT&T Inc. Announces CAD$2.25B Note Sale (2036 & 2056)
What Happened
- AT&T announced it closed the sale on March 12, 2026 of CAD$1,250,000,000 aggregate principal of 4.500% Global Notes due 2036 and CAD$1,000,000,000 aggregate principal of 5.250% Global Notes due 2056 (CAD$2.25 billion total).
- The notes were sold under an Underwriting Agreement dated March 5, 2026 with CIBC World Markets Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and TD Securities Inc. as representatives of the underwriters, and were issued under the Indenture dated May 15, 2013 with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee.
- The notes were registered under the Securities Act using AT&T’s Form S-3 (No. 333-285413) and a prospectus supplement dated March 5, 2026; AT&T filed this Form 8‑K to include related documents and opinions in its filing record.
Key Details
- Amounts and coupons: CAD$1,250,000,000 at 4.500% due 2036; CAD$1,000,000,000 at 5.250% due 2056 (total CAD$2,250,000,000).
- Underwriting Agreement dated March 5, 2026; closing of sale occurred March 12, 2026.
- Issuance pursuant to Indenture dated May 15, 2013; notes are registered under the Securities Act via Form S-3 and prospectus supplement.
- Exhibits filed: underwriting agreement, forms of the notes, and legal opinion on the validity of the notes; Form 8‑K signed by Brett J. Feldman, SVP — Investor Relations and Treasurer.
Why It Matters
- The transaction increases AT&T’s long-term fixed‑rate debt by CAD$2.25 billion with obligations maturing in 2036 and 2056 and fixed coupons of 4.500% and 5.250%, respectively.
- Because the notes are CAD‑denominated, they introduce obligations in Canadian dollars and create fixed interest expense tied to the stated coupons. The filing documents and legal opinion are included to satisfy registration and disclosure requirements.
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