815 material Form 8-K filings that 659 companies we cover made with the SEC in March 2026, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).
Leidos subsidiary Leidos, Inc. issued $600 million of 4.100% notes due 2029 and $800 million of 5.000% notes due 2036 on March 2, 2026. Estimated net proceeds of about $1,387 million will help fund the proposed purchase of ENTRUST, but the notes must be redeemed at 101% if that deal is not completed by the deadline.
Total principal of $1.4 billion: $600 million of 2029 notes and $800 million of 2036 notes
Estimated net proceeds of approximately $1,387 million, earmarked for part of the ENTRUST acquisition consideration
Special mandatory redemption at 101% of principal if the ENTRUST deal is not completed by August 14, 2026, or is abandoned
Notes are senior unsecured obligations guaranteed by Leidos Holdings, with first interest payments due September 15, 2026
On March 2, 2026, Omnicom closed US notes totaling $1.7 billion and a euro notes offering of €600 million, with net proceeds of about $1.68 billion from the US notes. The company plans to use the US proceeds mainly to repay its 3.600% notes due April 15, 2026, of which $1.4 billion was outstanding at December 31, 2025, which leaves Omnicom's debt structure extended rather than increased by the repayment itself.
U.S. notes: $400 million 4.200% due 2029, $700 million 5.000% due 2033, $600 million 5.300% due 2036
Net proceeds from U.S. notes of approximately $1.68 billion
Proceeds intended to repay $1.4 billion of 3.600% notes maturing April 15, 2026
Euro notes: €600 million 3.850% due May 2, 2034, net proceeds about €594.5 million, listed on NYSE
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions priced a firm underwritten public offering of 14,285,714 common shares at $84.00 each, and the underwriters exercised their 30-day option in full on February 27, 2026. The offering was completed on March 2, 2026, with expected net proceeds of about $1,172,999,977. The company says it will use the proceeds for capital expenditures, product development, balance sheet strengthening, the recent Nomad acquisition, the pending Orbit acquisition and other strategic M&A, which means existing shareholders will own a larger share of the company.
Priced 14,285,714 shares at $84.00 per share; underwriters exercised option for an additional 2,142,857 shares in full on February 27, 2026
Expected net proceeds of approximately $1,172,999,977 after underwriting discounts and commissions
Offering closed March 2, 2026; Robert W. Baird & Co. acted as representative of the underwriters
Proceeds earmarked in part for the recent Nomad acquisition and the pending Orbit acquisition
Illumination Acquisition Corp I, a company formed to pursue a business combination, had its IPO registration declared effective on February 26, 2026, and priced 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, or $200,000,000 in total. The offering is expected to close on March 2, 2026, and four independent directors were appointed to the board the same day, with the company also adopting an amended and restated charter. The filing mainly files executed agreements and the amended charter, and the company's press release says it has not yet named a target, with a focus on growth companies in sectors including nuclear, artificial intelligence/high performance computing, technology, industrial growth and financial services.
Priced 20,000,000 units at $10.00 each, or $200,000,000, per the February 26, 2026 press release
Units expected to trade on Nasdaq as ILLUU from February 27, 2026; Class A shares and warrants to trade as ILLU and ILLUW once separated
Offering expected to close March 2, 2026; BTIG, LLC is sole book-running manager, with a 45-day option for up to 3,000,000 additional units
Directors James Manning, Paul Mann, Anthony DiGiandomenico and Eric Helenek appointed February 26, 2026, all stated as independent
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital issued $400 million of 6.000% Green Senior Unsecured Notes maturing March 15, 2036, on March 2, 2026. Proceeds may temporarily repay revolver or commercial paper borrowings, redeem part or all of its 8.00% notes due 2027, or fund eligible green projects.
Principal: $400 million; interest at 6.000% per year, paid semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, starting September 15, 2026
Maturity March 15, 2036; make-whole optional redemption before December 15, 2035, and par redemption on or after that date
Change of control triggers an offer to repurchase at 101% of principal plus accrued interest
Notes are guaranteed by the Operating Partnership, HAC, HAT I, HAT II, HAC Holdings I and HAC Holdings II, and rank pari passu with other senior unsecured debt
Targa Resources Corp. completed an underwritten public offering on March 2, 2026 of $750.0 million of 4.350% Senior Notes due 2031 and $750.0 million of 6.050% Senior Notes due 2056. The company said net proceeds are for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper borrowings and other debt. The filing discloses new debt obligations but no change in earnings or guidance.
Total offering of $1.5 billion: $750.0 million of 4.350% notes due 2031 and $750.0 million of 6.050% notes due 2056
Notes are unsecured and guaranteed by certain subsidiaries, subject to certain conditions
Proceeds may repay commercial paper and other indebtedness, repurchase or redeem securities, or fund capital expenditures and working capital
U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., an underwriter, is an affiliate of the trustee, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association
Voya Financial completed a registered public offering of $400 million in 5.050% senior notes maturing March 2, 2036, with net proceeds of about $395.2 million. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying $447 million of 3.65% notes due June 15, 2026.
Offering: $400 million aggregate principal of 5.050% senior notes due March 2, 2036, completed March 2, 2026
Net proceeds to Voya of approximately $395.2 million after commissions and estimated expenses
Possible use: repayment at maturity of $447 million of 3.65% senior notes due June 15, 2026
Interest payable March 2 and September 2 each year, starting September 2, 2026
Pitney Bowes completed a $150 million add-on offering of 7.250% senior notes due 2029 on March 2, 2026, bringing total notes outstanding to $476 million. The company reported net proceeds of about $146.9 million and plans to use them for general corporate purposes, including repaying, repurchasing or refinancing other debt.
Additional notes: $150 million principal, 7.250% interest, maturing March 15, 2029, issued under a private Rule 144A placement
Net proceeds of approximately $146.9 million after initial purchasers' discounts and estimated expenses
Total notes outstanding after the offering: $476 million; first interest payment March 15, 2026
Booz Allen Hamilton and its subsidiary signed an eleventh amendment to their credit agreement on February 27, 2026. The revolving credit facility was replaced and increased by $500 million to $1.5 billion, and a new $750 million Tranche A-2 term loan was used to repay part of the existing term loans, with both maturing February 27, 2031. The amendment also loosens certain debt and shareholder-distribution limits, which affects how the company can borrow and return cash to shareholders.
Revolving commitments increased from $1.0 billion to $1.5 billion, maturing February 27, 2031
New $750 million Tranche A-2 Term Loan borrowed to repay $750 million of the roughly $1.464 billion in existing Tranche A term loans
Covenant changes enlarge debt baskets and expand ability to pay dividends and make equity repurchases, subject to conditions
Briefs are written by AI from the filing text and can contain mistakes — open the filing before acting on anything. Impact (1-5) and tone are the AI's reading of the filing for shareholders, not a price forecast. Not investment advice.
Briefs marked “Written later” were written in November 2026 for filings that were by then more than three weeks old, so months before mid-October 2026 hold a selection: every material 8-K of the past year for the 100 largest companies we cover and the last 15 important 8-Ks of every other one. Briefs the number check holds back are not shown or counted. Also: the last 45 days, briefs by company, A–Z and the live SEC filings wire.