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[8-K] CNA Financial Corporation Reports Material Event

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CNA Financial Corporation closed an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.200% notes due 2035. The Notes were offered and sold pursuant to the registrant's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 and a prospectus supplement. The transaction establishes fixed-rate long-term debt with a 5.200% coupon payable through maturity in 2035.

The filing attaches the complete terms of the Notes as Exhibit 4.1 and includes a legal opinion and consent from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as Exhibit 5.1 and Exhibit 23.1, respectively. The brief disclosure reserves the full contractual detail to the attached exhibits.

CNA Financial Corporation ha chiuso un'offerta per un ammontare complessivo di 500 milioni di dollari di obbligazioni al 5.200% in scadenza nel 2035. Le obbligazioni sono state offerte e vendute ai sensi della dichiarazione di registrazione a scaffale efficace del registrante sul modulo S-3 e di un supplemento al prospetto. L'operazione costituisce debito a lungo termine a tasso fisso con una cedola del 5.200% pagabile fino alla scadenza nel 2035.

La pratica allega i termini completi delle obbligazioni come Allegato 4.1 e include un parere legale e il consenso di Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP rispettivamente come Allegato 5.1 e Allegato 23.1. La breve comunicazione rinvia ai documenti allegati per i dettagli contrattuali completi.

CNA Financial Corporation cerró una colocación por un importe agregado de 500 millones de dólares de sus notas al 5.200% con vencimiento en 2035. Las Notas se ofrecieron y vendieron conforme a la declaración de registro en vigor del registrante en el Formulario S-3 y a un suplemento de prospecto. La operación constituye deuda a largo plazo a tasa fija con un cupón del 5.200% pagadero hasta su vencimiento en 2035.

La presentación adjunta los términos completos de las Notas como Anexo 4.1 e incluye un dictamen jurídico y el consentimiento de Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP como Anexo 5.1 y Anexo 23.1, respectivamente. La breve divulgación remite a los anexos adjuntos para los detalles contractuales completos.

CNA Financial Corporation는 2035년 만기 5.200% 이표의 총액 5억 달러 규모 발행을 마감했습니다. 이 노트들은 등록자의 효력 있는 Form S-3 등록서류 및 안내서 보충자료에 따라 제공·판매되었습니다. 이번 거래는 2035년 만기까지 5.200% 고정금리 쿠폰이 지급되는 장기 고정금리 부채를 확정합니다.

신고서에는 노트의 전체 조건이 Exhibit 4.1로 첨부되어 있으며, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP의 법률의견서와 동의서는 각각 Exhibit 5.1 및 Exhibit 23.1로 포함되어 있습니다. 본 간략 공시는 계약상 세부 사항은 첨부된 전시물을 참조한다고 명시합니다.

CNA Financial Corporation a clos une émission d'un montant global de 500 millions de dollars de ses billets à 5.200% arrivant à échéance en 2035. Les Notes ont été offertes et vendues en vertu de la déclaration d'enregistrement en vigueur du déclarant sur le formulaire S-3 et d'un supplément de prospectus. La transaction constitue une dette à long terme à taux fixe avec un coupon de 5.200% payable jusqu'à l'échéance en 2035.

Le dépôt joint les conditions complètes des Notes en tant qu'Exhibit 4.1 et inclut un avis juridique et un consentement de Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP en tant qu'Exhibit 5.1 et Exhibit 23.1, respectivement. La brève communication renvoie aux exhibits joints pour obtenir les détails contractuels complets.

CNA Financial Corporation hat eine Platzierung über insgesamt 500 Millionen US-Dollar ihrer 5.200% Notes mit Fälligkeit 2035 abgeschlossen. Die Notes wurden gemäß der wirksamen Shelf-Registrierungserklärung des Emittenten auf Formular S-3 und einem Prospektergänzung angeboten und verkauft. Die Transaktion begründet langfristige Festzinsverbindlichkeiten mit einem Kupon von 5.200%, zahlbar bis zur Fälligkeit 2035.

Die Einreichung enthält die vollständigen Bedingungen der Notes als Anlage 4.1 und umfasst eine rechtliche Stellungnahme sowie eine Zustimmung von Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP als Anlage 5.1 bzw. Anlage 23.1. Die knappe Mitteilung verweist für die vollständigen vertraglichen Details auf die beigefügten Anlagen.

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TL;DR: CNA issued $500M of 5.200% notes maturing 2035 under its S-3 shelf; documentation and legal opinions are filed.

The filing reports a straightforward capital markets transaction: $500 million of fixed-rate notes with a 5.200% coupon and 2035 maturity. The use of an effective Form S-3 shelf and the inclusion of the form of note and counsel opinion indicate a standard registered offering with customary legal clearance. Without additional balance-sheet context in the filing, this appears to be routine debt financing rather than a restructuring or covenant event.

TL;DR: The company increased long-term debt by $500M at a fixed 5.200% rate; investors should review Exhibit 4.1 for exact covenants and terms.

The filing provides the material facts of the issuance and directs investors to the form of the Notes and legal opinion filed as exhibits. Key items disclosed are the aggregate principal amount, coupon rate, and maturity year. The documentation placement in Exhibits 4.1 and 5.1 is consistent with transparent disclosure practices for a registered debt offering.

CNA Financial Corporation ha chiuso un'offerta per un ammontare complessivo di 500 milioni di dollari di obbligazioni al 5.200% in scadenza nel 2035. Le obbligazioni sono state offerte e vendute ai sensi della dichiarazione di registrazione a scaffale efficace del registrante sul modulo S-3 e di un supplemento al prospetto. L'operazione costituisce debito a lungo termine a tasso fisso con una cedola del 5.200% pagabile fino alla scadenza nel 2035.

La pratica allega i termini completi delle obbligazioni come Allegato 4.1 e include un parere legale e il consenso di Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP rispettivamente come Allegato 5.1 e Allegato 23.1. La breve comunicazione rinvia ai documenti allegati per i dettagli contrattuali completi.

CNA Financial Corporation cerró una colocación por un importe agregado de 500 millones de dólares de sus notas al 5.200% con vencimiento en 2035. Las Notas se ofrecieron y vendieron conforme a la declaración de registro en vigor del registrante en el Formulario S-3 y a un suplemento de prospecto. La operación constituye deuda a largo plazo a tasa fija con un cupón del 5.200% pagadero hasta su vencimiento en 2035.

La presentación adjunta los términos completos de las Notas como Anexo 4.1 e incluye un dictamen jurídico y el consentimiento de Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP como Anexo 5.1 y Anexo 23.1, respectivamente. La breve divulgación remite a los anexos adjuntos para los detalles contractuales completos.

CNA Financial Corporation는 2035년 만기 5.200% 이표의 총액 5억 달러 규모 발행을 마감했습니다. 이 노트들은 등록자의 효력 있는 Form S-3 등록서류 및 안내서 보충자료에 따라 제공·판매되었습니다. 이번 거래는 2035년 만기까지 5.200% 고정금리 쿠폰이 지급되는 장기 고정금리 부채를 확정합니다.

신고서에는 노트의 전체 조건이 Exhibit 4.1로 첨부되어 있으며, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP의 법률의견서와 동의서는 각각 Exhibit 5.1 및 Exhibit 23.1로 포함되어 있습니다. 본 간략 공시는 계약상 세부 사항은 첨부된 전시물을 참조한다고 명시합니다.

CNA Financial Corporation a clos une émission d'un montant global de 500 millions de dollars de ses billets à 5.200% arrivant à échéance en 2035. Les Notes ont été offertes et vendues en vertu de la déclaration d'enregistrement en vigueur du déclarant sur le formulaire S-3 et d'un supplément de prospectus. La transaction constitue une dette à long terme à taux fixe avec un coupon de 5.200% payable jusqu'à l'échéance en 2035.

Le dépôt joint les conditions complètes des Notes en tant qu'Exhibit 4.1 et inclut un avis juridique et un consentement de Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP en tant qu'Exhibit 5.1 et Exhibit 23.1, respectivement. La brève communication renvoie aux exhibits joints pour obtenir les détails contractuels complets.

CNA Financial Corporation hat eine Platzierung über insgesamt 500 Millionen US-Dollar ihrer 5.200% Notes mit Fälligkeit 2035 abgeschlossen. Die Notes wurden gemäß der wirksamen Shelf-Registrierungserklärung des Emittenten auf Formular S-3 und einem Prospektergänzung angeboten und verkauft. Die Transaktion begründet langfristige Festzinsverbindlichkeiten mit einem Kupon von 5.200%, zahlbar bis zur Fälligkeit 2035.

Die Einreichung enthält die vollständigen Bedingungen der Notes als Anlage 4.1 und umfasst eine rechtliche Stellungnahme sowie eine Zustimmung von Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP als Anlage 5.1 bzw. Anlage 23.1. Die knappe Mitteilung verweist für die vollständigen vertraglichen Details auf die beigefügten Anlagen.

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Common stock, par value $2.50 per share CNA

 

 

 

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): August 12, 2025

 

CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   1-5823   36-6169860
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

151 N. Franklin St., Chicago, Illinois   60606
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(312) 822-5000

 

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $2.50 per share CNA 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.

 

On August 12, 2025, the registrant closed its previously reported offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of the registrant’s 5.200% notes due 2035 (the “Notes”). The Notes were offered and sold pursuant to the registrant’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-284882) and prospectus supplement, dated August 5, 2025.

 

The foregoing description of the Notes is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete terms and conditions of the form of the Notes, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1 and incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the opinion and consent of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP relating to the legality of the Notes is filed as Exhibit 5.1 hereto.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
4.1 Form of 5.200% Note due 2035
5.1 Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, dated August 12, 2025
23.1 Consent of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (included as part of Exhibit 5.1)
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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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.

 

Date:  August 12, 2025 CNA Financial Corporation
  (Registrant)
     
     
By: /s/ Scott R. Lindquist
    (Signature)
     
    Name: Scott R. Lindquist
    Title: Executive Vice President
      Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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