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[8-K] CNA Financial Corporation Reports Material Event

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CNA Financial Corporation entered an underwriting agreement on August 5, 2025 to offer and sell $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% notes due 2035 pursuant to its effective Form S-3 shelf registration (File No. 333-284882). The offering is being underwritten by Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets and J.P. Morgan Securities as representatives of the several underwriters, and the sale is expected to close on August 12, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The underwriting agreement is attached as Exhibit 1.1 and the cover page interactive data file as Exhibit 104. The filing does not disclose the use of proceeds or detailed financial impacts.

CNA Financial Corporation ha stipulato un accordo di sottoscrizione il 5 agosto 2025 per offrire e vendere $500 milioni di importo principale complessivo di obbligazioni al 5,200% con scadenza 2035 ai sensi della sua registrazione a prontuario Form S-3 efficace (File No. 333-284882). L'offerta è sottoscritta da Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets e J.P. Morgan Securities in qualità di rappresentanti dei vari sottoscrittori, e la vendita dovrebbe concludersi il 12 agosto 2025, subordinatamente alle consuete condizioni di chiusura. L'accordo di sottoscrizione è allegato come Exhibit 1.1 e il file di dati interattivi della pagina di copertina come Exhibit 104. La comunicazione non specifica l'uso dei proventi né gli impatti finanziari dettagliati.

CNA Financial Corporation celebró un acuerdo de suscripción el 5 de agosto de 2025 para ofrecer y vender $500 millones de importe principal agregado de bonos al 5,200% con vencimiento en 2035 en virtud de su registro en el Formulario S-3 (File No. 333-284882). La oferta está siendo suscrita por Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets y J.P. Morgan Securities como representantes de los varios suscriptores, y la venta se espera que cierre el 12 de agosto de 2025, sujeto a las condiciones habituales de cierre. El acuerdo de suscripción se adjunta como Exhibit 1.1 y el archivo de datos interactivos de la portada como Exhibit 104. La presentación no revela el uso de los ingresos ni los impactos financieros detallados.

CNA Financial Corporation는 2025년 8월 5일 유효한 Form S-3 선반 등록(파일 번호 333-284882)에 따라 $500 million 총액의 연이율 5.200% 만기 2035년 채권을 발행·판매하기 위한 인수계약을 체결했습니다. 이 공모는 여러 인수인들을 대표하는 Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets 및 J.P. Morgan Securities가 인수하고 있으며, 판매는 통상적인 종결 조건을 전제로 2025년 8월 12일에 마감될 예정입니다. 인수계약은 Exhibit 1.1로 첨부되어 있고, 표지 페이지의 인터랙티브 데이터 파일은 Exhibit 104로 첨부되어 있습니다. 제출서류에는 조달자금의 사용처나 상세한 재무 영향은 공개되어 있지 않습니다.

CNA Financial Corporation a conclu un contrat de souscription le 5 août 2025 afin d'offrir et de vendre, en vertu de son enregistrement shelf Form S-3 en vigueur (File No. 333-284882), un montant principal global de $500 millions de titres à 5,200% arrivant à échéance en 2035. L'offre est souscrite par Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets et J.P. Morgan Securities en tant que représentants des différents souscripteurs, et la vente devrait se clore le 12 août 2025, sous réserve des conditions de clôture usuelles. Le contrat de souscription est joint en tant qu'Exhibit 1.1 et le fichier de données interactives de la page de couverture en tant qu'Exhibit 104. Le dépôt ne précise pas l'affectation des produits ni les impacts financiers détaillés.

CNA Financial Corporation hat am 5. August 2025 einen Zeichnungsvertrag geschlossen, um im Rahmen ihrer wirksamen Form S-3 Shelf-Registrierung (File No. 333-284882) insgesamt $500 Millionen Nennbetrag von Notes mit 5,200% Kupon und Fälligkeit 2035 anzubieten und zu veräußern. Das Angebot wird von Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets und J.P. Morgan Securities als Vertreter der mehreren Zeichner betreut, und der Verkauf soll vorbehaltlich üblicher Abschlussbedingungen am 12. August 2025 abgeschlossen werden. Der Zeichnungsvertrag ist als Exhibit 1.1 beigefügt und die interaktive Titelseiten-Datendatei als Exhibit 104. Die Einreichung nennt nicht die Verwendung der Erlöse oder detaillierte finanzielle Auswirkungen.

Positive
  • Access to capital markets via a material $500 million offering
  • Underwritten by major investment banks (Wells Fargo, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan), indicating standard distribution capacity
Negative
  • Creates a fixed interest obligation at a 5.200% coupon through 2035
  • Filing does not disclose the use of proceeds or expected impact on leverage and interest expense

Insights

TL;DR: CNA is issuing $500M of 5.200% notes due 2035 via an S-3 shelf; routine market financing with limited disclosed detail.

The company has agreed to an underwritten offering of $500 million in long-dated notes carrying a 5.200% coupon and maturing in 2035. The transaction is being distributed by major dealers (Wells Fargo, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan) and expected to close on August 12, 2025. Because the filing does not state use of proceeds or expected capital structure changes, investors cannot fully assess leverage or refinancing effects from this disclosure alone.

TL;DR: This 8-K documents a material underwriting agreement for $500M of notes; disclosure is concise and omits use-of-proceeds specifics.

The report provides the key commercial terms: aggregate principal amount ($500 million), coupon (5.200%) and maturity year (2035), plus the underwriting syndicate and expected closing date. From a finance perspective, the issuance will create a fixed-rate funding obligation through 2035, but the filing does not quantify expected interest expense, anticipated debt ranking, or how proceeds will be applied, limiting assessment of credit or liquidity effects.

CNA Financial Corporation ha stipulato un accordo di sottoscrizione il 5 agosto 2025 per offrire e vendere $500 milioni di importo principale complessivo di obbligazioni al 5,200% con scadenza 2035 ai sensi della sua registrazione a prontuario Form S-3 efficace (File No. 333-284882). L'offerta è sottoscritta da Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets e J.P. Morgan Securities in qualità di rappresentanti dei vari sottoscrittori, e la vendita dovrebbe concludersi il 12 agosto 2025, subordinatamente alle consuete condizioni di chiusura. L'accordo di sottoscrizione è allegato come Exhibit 1.1 e il file di dati interattivi della pagina di copertina come Exhibit 104. La comunicazione non specifica l'uso dei proventi né gli impatti finanziari dettagliati.

CNA Financial Corporation celebró un acuerdo de suscripción el 5 de agosto de 2025 para ofrecer y vender $500 millones de importe principal agregado de bonos al 5,200% con vencimiento en 2035 en virtud de su registro en el Formulario S-3 (File No. 333-284882). La oferta está siendo suscrita por Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets y J.P. Morgan Securities como representantes de los varios suscriptores, y la venta se espera que cierre el 12 de agosto de 2025, sujeto a las condiciones habituales de cierre. El acuerdo de suscripción se adjunta como Exhibit 1.1 y el archivo de datos interactivos de la portada como Exhibit 104. La presentación no revela el uso de los ingresos ni los impactos financieros detallados.

CNA Financial Corporation는 2025년 8월 5일 유효한 Form S-3 선반 등록(파일 번호 333-284882)에 따라 $500 million 총액의 연이율 5.200% 만기 2035년 채권을 발행·판매하기 위한 인수계약을 체결했습니다. 이 공모는 여러 인수인들을 대표하는 Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets 및 J.P. Morgan Securities가 인수하고 있으며, 판매는 통상적인 종결 조건을 전제로 2025년 8월 12일에 마감될 예정입니다. 인수계약은 Exhibit 1.1로 첨부되어 있고, 표지 페이지의 인터랙티브 데이터 파일은 Exhibit 104로 첨부되어 있습니다. 제출서류에는 조달자금의 사용처나 상세한 재무 영향은 공개되어 있지 않습니다.

CNA Financial Corporation a conclu un contrat de souscription le 5 août 2025 afin d'offrir et de vendre, en vertu de son enregistrement shelf Form S-3 en vigueur (File No. 333-284882), un montant principal global de $500 millions de titres à 5,200% arrivant à échéance en 2035. L'offre est souscrite par Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets et J.P. Morgan Securities en tant que représentants des différents souscripteurs, et la vente devrait se clore le 12 août 2025, sous réserve des conditions de clôture usuelles. Le contrat de souscription est joint en tant qu'Exhibit 1.1 et le fichier de données interactives de la page de couverture en tant qu'Exhibit 104. Le dépôt ne précise pas l'affectation des produits ni les impacts financiers détaillés.

CNA Financial Corporation hat am 5. August 2025 einen Zeichnungsvertrag geschlossen, um im Rahmen ihrer wirksamen Form S-3 Shelf-Registrierung (File No. 333-284882) insgesamt $500 Millionen Nennbetrag von Notes mit 5,200% Kupon und Fälligkeit 2035 anzubieten und zu veräußern. Das Angebot wird von Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets und J.P. Morgan Securities als Vertreter der mehreren Zeichner betreut, und der Verkauf soll vorbehaltlich üblicher Abschlussbedingungen am 12. August 2025 abgeschlossen werden. Der Zeichnungsvertrag ist als Exhibit 1.1 beigefügt und die interaktive Titelseiten-Datendatei als Exhibit 104. Die Einreichung nennt nicht die Verwendung der Erlöse oder detaillierte finanzielle Auswirkungen.

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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 5, 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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On August 5, 2025, the registrant entered into an underwriting agreement (“Underwriting Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters listed on Schedule II thereto, relating to the offer and sale of $500 million aggregate principal amount of the registrant’s 5.200% notes due 2035 (the “Notes”). The Notes are being 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 sale of the Notes is expected to close on August 12, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

 

The foregoing description of the Underwriting Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
1.1 Underwriting Agreement, dated August 5, 2025, between CNA Financial Corporation and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters listed on Schedule II thereto
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 11, 2025 CNA Financial Corporation
  (Registrant)
   
     
  By: /s/ Stathy Darcy
    (Signature)
     
    Name: Stathy Darcy
    Title: Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

 

FAQ

What did CNA (CNA) announce in this Form 8-K?

The company entered an underwriting agreement to offer $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% notes due 2035.

When was the underwriting agreement dated and when is the sale expected to close?

The underwriting agreement is dated August 5, 2025, and the sale is expected to close on August 12, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Who are the lead underwriters for the offering?

The offering is being led by Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and J.P. Morgan Securities as representatives of the underwriters.

Under what registration is the offering being made?

The Notes are being offered under the company's effective shelf registration on Form S-3 (File No. 333-284882).

Does the filing disclose the use of proceeds from the note sale?

No. The 8-K does not disclose the use of proceeds or detailed financial effects of the issuance.

Where can investors find the underwriting agreement?

The underwriting agreement is attached to the filing as Exhibit 1.1, and the cover page interactive data file is attached as Exhibit 104.
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