AT&T INC. 8-K

What Happened
AT&T announced on April 30, 2026 that it closed the sale of $6.0 billion aggregate principal of five series of global notes under an underwriting agreement dated April 23, 2026. The notes were issued under AT&T’s existing indenture (dated May 15, 2013, with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee) and were registered on a previously filed Form S-3 (No. 333-285413) with a prospectus supplement dated April 23, 2026.

Key Details

• Total issued: $6,000,000,000 across five series.
  • $750,000,000 — 4.750% Global Notes due 2033
  • $1,750,000,000 — 5.250% Global Notes due 2036
  • $500,000,000 — 5.850% Global Notes due 2046
  • $2,000,000,000 — 6.200% Global Notes due 2056
  • $1,000,000,000 — 6.300% Global Notes due 2066
• Underwriting Agreement dated April 23, 2026; closing occurred April 30, 2026. Lead underwriters included J.P. Morgan, BBVA Securities, Mizuho, Santander US, SG Americas and SMBC Nikko.
• Notes issued pursuant to AT&T’s existing indenture with BNY Mellon as trustee; registration under the Securities Act via Form S-3 and a prospectus supplement filed April 27, 2026.
• Legal opinion and forms of the notes are filed as exhibits to the 8-K.

Why It Matters
This transaction increases AT&T’s long-term debt by $6.0 billion and establishes fixed interest obligations at coupons ranging from 4.75% to 6.30%, with maturities stretching from 2033 to 2066. For investors, that means a larger debt load and predictable interest costs that will affect future interest expense and capital structure. The filing does not specify how proceeds will be used; investors should monitor AT&T’s upcoming financial disclosures for any impact on leverage ratios, credit metrics or capital allocation.