O'Reilly Automotive Finalizes $850 Million Senior Notes Offering

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O'Reilly Automotive completed the issuance and sale of $850 million in 5.100% Senior Notes due 2036, finalizing a previously announced debt offering.

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• Debt Offering Finalized

  The company issued and sold $850 million aggregate principal amount of 5.100% Senior Notes due 2036 on March 12, 2026.

• Maturity and Interest Rate

  The notes mature on March 12, 2036, and bear interest at a rate of 5.100% per annum, payable semi-annually.

• Unsecured Senior Obligations

  The notes are general unsecured senior obligations, ranking equally in right of payment with other existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.

• Change of Control Provision

  Holders have the right to require the company to repurchase the notes at 101% of the principal amount plus accrued interest upon a Change of Control Triggering Event.

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This 8-K confirms the closing of the $850 million senior notes offering, which was previously priced on March 5, 2026, and for which an underwriting agreement was reported on March 6, 2026. The successful issuance of these notes provides O'Reilly Automotive with substantial capital, likely for general corporate purposes, including potentially funding its ongoing share repurchase program. While adding to the company's debt, the 5.100% interest rate reflects current market conditions for a company of O'Reilly's credit profile. Investors should note the finalization of this significant financing event and its implications for the company's capital structure and liquidity.