Loews Corp Finalizes $500M Senior Notes Offering at 4.940% to Refinance 2026 Debt

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Loews Corporation finalized the terms for a $500 million offering of 4.940% Senior Notes due 2036, with net proceeds intended to refinance existing 3.75% Senior Notes due 2026.

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• Finalizes $500 Million Senior Notes Offering

  Loews Corporation has finalized the terms for a $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.940% Senior Notes due April 1, 2036. This finalizes the terms and pricing of the offering initiated on February 10, 2026.

• Refinancing Existing Debt

  The net proceeds of approximately $496.4 million will be used for general corporate purposes, including the redemption or repayment of the company's $500 million 3.75% Senior Notes due 2026.

• Increased Cost of Debt

  The new notes bear a higher interest rate of 4.940% compared to the 3.75% of the notes being refinanced, indicating an increased cost of borrowing for the company.

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This 424B5 filing finalizes the terms and pricing of the $500 million senior notes offering, following the preliminary announcement on February 10, 2026. The offering, representing a notable capital raise for the company, is primarily a refinancing effort to replace existing debt maturing in 2026. While extending the maturity profile is beneficial for financial stability, the new notes carry a higher interest rate of 4.940% compared to the 3.75% of the notes being redeemed, which will increase future interest expenses. The successful execution of this offering ensures continued access to capital markets for Loews Corp.