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).
Baker Hughes subsidiaries closed sales of $6.5 billion and €3 billion of senior unsecured notes on March 11, 2026, guaranteed by Baker Hughes Company. The company says it will use the proceeds, along with cash on hand and possible term loan borrowings, mainly to fund part of the cash consideration for its pending acquisition of Chart Industries and to repay Chart's debt.
$6.5 billion in five U.S. dollar tranches maturing 2029 to 2056, and €3 billion in four euro tranches maturing 2030 to 2046
Proceeds are intended to fund part of the cash consideration for the Chart Industries acquisition, pay transaction fees and expenses, and repay Chart's outstanding indebtedness
Notes carry a special mandatory redemption at 101% of principal if the Chart acquisition is not completed
The company terminated about $11.0 billion of bridge facility commitments that had been set up to fund the Chart acquisition
On March 5, 2026, Global Payments agreed to sell $500 million of 4.550% Senior Notes due 2028 and $500 million of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2033 in a public offering, totaling $1 billion. The offering is expected to close on March 12, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and adds debt that the company will need to service.
Total offering of $1 billion: $500 million of 4.550% notes due 2028 and $500 million of 5.400% notes due 2033
Underwriting agreement dated March 5, 2026, with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as representatives
Expected closing date is March 12, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions
Con Edison, CECONY and O&R entered a new $3.5 billion revolving credit agreement with Bank of America as administrative agent, which terminates two earlier credit facilities. The companies plan to use it mainly to support their commercial paper programs, and the facility matures March 11, 2031, subject to extension.
Total credit available is up to $3.5 billion, with $800 million for Con Edison, $250 million for O&R and the remainder for CECONY
Agreement terminates a credit agreement dated March 27, 2023 and a 364-day revolving credit agreement dated March 24, 2025
Commitments end March 11, 2031, unless extended for up to two additional one-year terms
On March 11, 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties' operating partnership and finance subsidiary issued $700 million of 5.750% senior notes due March 15, 2034, guaranteed by certain company subsidiaries. The Issuers intend to use the net proceeds, together with available cash, to redeem in full the $700 million of 4.750% senior notes due 2027, so the filing reflects a refinancing of existing debt rather than new borrowing of that size.
Issued $700 million aggregate principal of 5.750% senior notes due March 15, 2034, under an indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee
Net proceeds, plus available cash, to redeem the $700 million 4.750% senior notes due 2027 in full
Interest payable March 15 and September 15 each year, beginning September 15, 2026
Redeemable before March 15, 2029 at a make-whole premium; holders may require repurchase at 101% of principal upon a Change of Control Triggering Event
Warner Music Group subsidiary WMG Acquisition Corp. entered into an amended and restated credit agreement on March 11, 2026, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent. The agreement provides a $350 million revolving credit facility and a $1.295 billion term loan A, both maturing March 11, 2031, and replaces the company's earlier 2012 credit agreement. The filing does not report results or guidance, so it reflects a refinancing of existing borrowing capacity rather than a change in operating performance.
Revolving credit facility of $350 million and term loan A facility of $1.295 billion
Both facilities mature on March 11, 2031
Initial term loan margin expected at 1.375% for SOFR loans; initial revolver margin expected at 1.250% for SOFR loans
Agreement amends and restates the 2012 credit agreement and incorporates the revolving facility from the January 31, 2018 agreement
California Resources Corporation announced a proposed private offering of $250 million of additional 7.000% senior unsecured notes due 2034. The company plans to use the proceeds, with cash on hand or revolving credit borrowings, to redeem $250 million of its 8.250% senior unsecured notes due 2029 at 100% of principal plus the applicable premium and accrued interest. The filing shows the company is refinancing higher-coupon debt with 7.000% notes, but it reports no new earnings or guidance.
Proposed offering of $250 million of additional 7.000% senior unsecured notes due 2034, issued under the indenture dated October 8, 2025
Planned redemption of $250 million of 8.250% senior unsecured notes due 2029 at 100% of principal, plus the applicable premium and accrued interest
The notes offering is not contingent on the redemption, but the redemption is expected to be conditioned on completing the offering
As of March 6, 2026, the company had $2 million of available cash and $42 million drawn under its revolving credit facility
Kodiak Gas Services announced the launch of a $750 million private offering of senior unsecured notes due 2031, with proceeds to redeem its 7.25% notes due 2029 and partly fund its planned $675 million purchase of Distributed Power Solutions. The filing also includes DPS's 2025 audited financials and Kodiak's pro forma combined results, and notes the acquisition is expected to close in early April 2026 subject to conditions and regulatory approvals.
Offering size is $750 million of senior unsecured notes due 2031, launched March 11, 2026.
Redemption of 7.25% Senior Notes due 2029 at 103.625% of the $750,000,000 principal, plus accrued interest.
DPS purchase price is $675 million: $575 million in cash plus 2,401,278 Kodiak shares, subject to adjustment.
DPS reported 2025 revenue of $93,017,559 and net income of $15,435,258; the deal is expected to close in early April 2026.
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