Archrock (NYSE: AROC) plans full redemption of $300M 6.875% 2027 notes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Archrock, Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Archrock Partners, L.P., intends to redeem all of its outstanding $300 million aggregate principal amount of 6.875% senior notes due 2027. This move would fully retire this specific bond issue ahead of its maturity date.

The announcement was made on October 9, 2025 and further details are provided in a related press release referenced as Exhibit 99.1. The filing does not change Archrock’s equity structure, but it signals an upcoming adjustment to the company’s debt profile tied to these higher-coupon notes.

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Credit and capital structure analyst

Archrock plans to retire a $300M 6.875% 2027 bond, reshaping its debt mix.

Archrock states that Archrock Partners, L.P., intends to redeem all outstanding 6.875% senior notes due 2027 with an aggregate principal of $300 million. These notes carry a relatively high coupon of 6.875%, so full redemption would remove that fixed interest obligation tied to this specific issue.

The filing does not specify how the redemption will be funded or the exact redemption date, only that the intention has been announced as of October 9, 2025. The practical effect on leverage, interest expense, and liquidity will depend on the funding source and any replacement financing, details of which are referenced as being in the accompanying press release.

Subsequent disclosures may clarify the financial mechanics of the redemption, such as any redemption premium, impact on interest cost, and whether the move is part of a broader refinancing or de‑leveraging strategy.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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Common stock, $0.01 par value per share AROC

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 9, 2025

ARCHROCK, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-33666		74-3204509
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9807 Katy Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, TX
(Address of principal executive offices) 77024
(Zip Code)

(281) 836-8000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share		AROC		New York Stock Exchange
				NYSE Texas

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 8.01. Other Events.

October 9, 2025, Archrock Inc. (“Archrock”) announced that Archrock Partners, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Archrock, intends to redeem all $300 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.875% senior notes due 2027 (the “Redemption”).

A copy of the press release announcing the Redemption is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release of Archrock, Inc., dated October 9, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ARCHROCK, INC.
Dated: October 9, 2025	By:	/s/ Stephanie C. Hildebrandt
		Stephanie C. Hildebrandt
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What did Archrock (AROC) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Archrock disclosed that Archrock Partners, L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary, intends to redeem all outstanding 6.875% senior notes due 2027 with an aggregate principal amount of $300 million.

How much debt is Archrock Partners planning to redeem?

Archrock Partners, L.P. intends to redeem $300 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.875% senior notes due 2027.

Which specific Archrock debt securities are affected by this redemption?

The planned redemption applies to Archrock Partners, L.P.’s 6.875% senior notes due 2027, covering the entire $300 million aggregate principal amount outstanding.

When did Archrock announce the planned redemption of the 2027 notes?

Archrock announced the planned redemption on October 9, 2025, as described in the Form 8-K under Item 8.01 and in a related press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Where can investors find more details about Archrock’s $300 million note redemption?

More details are contained in the press release of Archrock, Inc. dated October 9, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into Item 8.01.