Humana Completes $1.0 Billion Junior Subordinated Notes Offering

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Humana Inc. has completed its $1.0 billion offering of 6.625% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056, securing approximately $986 million in net proceeds for general corporate purposes and debt repayment.

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• Completion of $1.0 Billion Notes Offering

  Humana Inc. completed its public offering of $1.0 billion in 6.625% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056 on March 9, 2026.

• Net Proceeds for Corporate Purposes

  The company expects net proceeds of approximately $986 million, which will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of existing indebtedness.

• Formalization of Agreements

  The offering involved the entry into an underwriting agreement on March 5, 2026, and definitive indentures for the notes, formalizing the terms of the offering.

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This 8-K announces the formal closing of Humana's $1.0 billion offering of junior subordinated notes, following the pricing announcement on March 5, 2026. While the terms of the offering were previously disclosed, the completion of this significant capital raise provides Humana with approximately $986 million in net proceeds. This capital infusion, intended for general corporate purposes including debt repayment, is a notable event for the company, especially in the context of recent regulatory challenges and a slight dip in financial performance reported in its last annual filing. The offering strengthens the company's balance sheet and provides financial flexibility.