Archrock (NYSE: AROC) plans $500M senior notes due 2034 via subsidiaries

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Archrock, Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Archrock Services, L.P., intends, subject to market and other conditions, to offer and sell $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034. Archrock Partners Finance Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Archrock Partners, L.P., will act as co-issuer of these notes.

The announcement was made through a press release dated January 6, 2026, which is attached as an exhibit and incorporated by reference for further detail.

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Archrock plans a $500M senior notes due 2034 issuance via subsidiaries.

Archrock, Inc. has disclosed that Archrock Services, L.P. plans, subject to market and other conditions, to offer and sell $500 million of senior notes due 2034, with Archrock Partners Finance Corp. as co-issuer. This type of issuance typically provides long-term capital at fixed terms, but the excerpt does not specify interest rate, covenants, or use of proceeds.

Because the notes are senior, they would rank ahead of subordinated obligations but alongside other senior unsecured debt, which can influence recovery expectations for existing creditors. The actual impact on leverage and interest costs depends on the final pricing and whether proceeds are used for refinancing, investment, or other corporate purposes, which are not detailed in the provided text.

The transaction remains contingent on market and other conditions, so timing and completion are not assured based on this disclosure alone. Further information would normally be expected in supplemental materials or offering documents once terms are finalized.

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Common stock, par value $0.01 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): January 6, 2026

Commission File Number 001-33666

ARCHROCK, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		74-3204509
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9807 Katy Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024

Houston, Texas

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

(281) 836-8000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 6, 2026, Archrock, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Archrock Services, L.P. (“Archrock Services”), its wholly owned subsidiary, intends, subject to market and other conditions, to offer and sell to eligible purchasers $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034 (the “Notes”). Archrock Partners Finance Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Archrock Partners, L.P. (together with Archrock Services, the “Issuers”), will serve as co-issuer of the Notes. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information included in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information included in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Archrock, Inc. press release dated January 6, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

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.
	By:	/s/ Stephanie C. Hildebrandt
		Stephanie C. Hildebrandt
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
January 6, 2026

FAQ

What financing did Archrock, Inc. (AROC) announce on January 6, 2026?

Archrock, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Archrock Services, L.P. intends, subject to market and other conditions, to offer and sell $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034, with Archrock Partners Finance Corp. serving as co-issuer.

Who are the issuers of Archrock, Inc.’s new senior notes due 2034?

The notes are to be issued by Archrock Services, L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of Archrock, Inc., and Archrock Partners Finance Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Archrock Partners, L.P., acting together as co-issuers.

What is the size and maturity of Archrock’s planned senior notes offering?

The planned offering is for $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034.

Is Archrock’s $500 million senior notes transaction already completed?

No. Archrock stated that Archrock Services, L.P. intends, subject to market and other conditions, to offer and sell the $500 million senior notes due 2034, indicating the transaction is planned but not assured or finalized in this disclosure.

Where can investors find more details on Archrock’s planned senior notes offering?

Additional information is contained in Archrock, Inc.’s press release dated January 6, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

Does the announcement change Archrock, Inc.’s common stock listing status?

No. The disclosure reiterates that Archrock, Inc.’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, trades under the symbol AROC on the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Texas; this financing announcement does not alter the listing information.