AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · United Airlines (UAL)

United Airlines issues $1 billion of 5.375% senior notes due 2031

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 financing Written later

United Airlines Holdings issued $1 billion of 5.375% senior notes maturing March 1, 2031, in a public offering on February 2, 2026, with United Airlines, Inc. guaranteeing the notes. The filing describes covenants limiting liens and mergers, and redemption and change-of-control terms, but does not state how the proceeds will be used.

Key points

  • Principal amount of $1 billion, issued February 2, 2026, maturing March 1, 2031
  • Interest of 5.375% per year, paid semi-annually on March 1 and September 1, starting September 1, 2026
  • Redeemable before September 1, 2030 at the greater of par or a make-whole amount; at par plus accrued interest on or after that date
  • Holders may require repurchase at 101% of principal plus accrued interest after a change of control triggering event, unless redeemed or a third-party offer is made

The filing

CompanyUnited Airlines (UAL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 2, 2026, 4:27 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-009237

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement2.03 New Direct Financial Obligation8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:30 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on February 02, 2026.

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