AT&T Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by AT&T Inc. on February 5, 2026. The report details the closing of a significant debt issuance transaction executed on the same date.
Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Details
AT&T closed the sale of Global Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $6.5 billion. The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, or margin data for the period, as this is a transactional report rather than a periodic financial statement.
| Note Series | Coupon Rate | Maturity Date | Principal Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Notes | 4.400% | 2031 | $1,500,000,000 |
| Global Notes | 4.750% | 2033 | $1,250,000,000 |
| Global Notes | 5.125% | 2036 | $1,250,000,000 |
| Global Notes | 5.850% | 2046 | $850,000,000 |
| Global Notes | 6.000% | 2056 | $1,650,000,000 |
| Total Issuance | Weighted Average | 2031-2056 | $6,500,000,000 |
Material Changes and Underwriting
The transaction was conducted pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement dated January 29, 2026. The underwriters included BofA Securities, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. The Notes were issued under an Indenture dated May 15, 2013, and registered under a Form S-3 Registration Statement.
Guidance, Risks, and Unusual Items
The filing does not contain management guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors beyond the standard disclosure of the debt issuance. The primary purpose of the filing is to incorporate the Underwriting Agreement and Note forms by reference into the company's Registration Statement.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Total Debt Raised: Verify the total principal amount of $6.5 billion raised across five distinct note series.
- Interest Rate Exposure: Confirm the weighted average coupon rate and the maturity profile ranging from 2031 to 2056.
- Use of Proceeds: Review the full Underwriting Agreement (Exhibit 1.1) to determine the specific use of proceeds, which is not detailed in the summary text.
- Debt Covenants: Examine the Indenture and Note forms (Exhibits 4.1 through 4.5) for any new financial covenants or restrictions.