Evergy unit sells $350M 5.6% bonds due 2034

Evergy, Inc. (EVRG), through its subsidiary Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., reports the issuance of $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its First Mortgage Bonds, 5.600% Series due 2034.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Evergy, Inc. (EVRG), through its subsidiary Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., reports the issuance of $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its First Mortgage Bonds, 5.600% Series due 2034. The bonds were issued on September 16, 2026 under an existing shelf registration statement on Form S-3.

The bonds were sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement with PNC Capital Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and are governed by a Fifty-Sixth Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee.

Filing Explained

Completed subsidiary bond issuance adds $350 million of 5.600% debt due 2034, with no common-stock issuance or dilution disclosed.

This Form 8-K reports that Evergy Kansas Central completed the issuance of $350 million of 5.600% First Mortgage Bonds due in 2034, adding subsidiary bond financing rather than reporting an equity issuance.

The filing identifies the bonds as issued and sold under an underwriting agreement and a supplemental indenture, so the event is beyond the registration stage.

A Form S-3 provides future registration capacity; it does not itself sell shares or other securities. Here, the filing reports that the registered bonds were issued and sold.

No common-stock issuance or dilution is disclosed in this filing; dilution would require additional shares to reduce existing holders' percentage ownership.

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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

First Mortgage Bonds principal amount: $350,000,000 Coupon rate: 5.600% Maturity year: 2034 +2 more

5 metrics

First Mortgage Bonds principal amount $350,000,000 Aggregate principal amount of 5.600% Series due 2034 issued by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.

Coupon rate 5.600% Interest rate on Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. First Mortgage Bonds due 2034

Maturity year 2034 Stated maturity of the 5.600% First Mortgage Bonds issued by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.

Shelf registration statement number 333-281614-02 Form S-3 shelf registration under which the Mortgage Bonds were registered

Issuance date September 16, 2026 Date Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. issued the First Mortgage Bonds

Key Terms

First Mortgage Bonds, shelf registration statement on Form S-3, Underwriting Agreement, Supplemental Indenture, +1 more

5 terms

First Mortgage Bonds financial

"issued $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its First Mortgage Bonds, 5.600% Series due 2034"

First mortgage bonds are debt securities backed by a company’s property, granting bondholders the primary legal claim to that real estate if the issuer cannot pay. Think of them as being first in line for repayment, like a homeowner’s mortgage lender who gets paid before other creditors. For investors, this priority and the tangible collateral typically make these bonds less risky than unsecured debt, which can mean lower yields but greater protection in bankruptcy.

shelf registration statement on Form S-3 regulatory

"registered under the Securities Act ... pursuant to the shelf registration statement on Form S-3"

A shelf registration statement on Form S-3 is a pre-approved filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that lets an eligible public company register securities in advance and sell them later in one or more offerings without repeating the full registration process. Think of it like a pre-approved funding line: it gives management the flexibility to raise capital quickly when market conditions are right, a move that can affect share supply, dilution and investor returns, so investors monitor it as a signal of potential financing activity.

Underwriting Agreement financial

"pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, dated September 10, 2026, among Evergy Kansas Central"

An underwriting agreement is a contract where a company selling new stocks or bonds hires financial firms to buy those securities and resell them to investors. It matters because the agreement sets the offering price, number of securities, fees and which party bears the risk if sales fall short—think of it as a promise that the sale will happen and a roadmap investors can use to understand how the new securities reach the market.

Supplemental Indenture financial

"Fifty-Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 16, 2026, between Evergy Kansas Central"

A supplemental indenture is a written amendment to the original bond agreement that changes specific terms of a debt contract, such as payment schedules, interest rates, collateral or covenant protections. Investors care because it alters the legal rights and risks tied to a security — like renegotiating a mortgage where the lender and borrower agree to new rules — and can affect a bond’s credit quality, yield and market value.

Registration Statement regulatory

"These exhibits are incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement."

A registration statement is a formal document that companies file with a government agency to offer new shares of stock to the public. It provides essential information about the company's finances, operations, and risks, helping investors make informed decisions. Think of it as a detailed product description that ensures transparency and trust before buying into a company.

FAQ

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What securities did Evergy (EVRG) announce in this 8-K?

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. issued $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of First Mortgage Bonds, 5.600% Series due 2034, under its existing Form S-3 shelf registration statement.

What is the interest rate and maturity of Evergy Kansas Central’s new bonds?

The First Mortgage Bonds carry a 5.600% interest rate and are due in 2034, as part of the 5.600% Series due 2034 issued on September 16, 2026.

How large is the bond issuance by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.?

The issuance totals $350,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of First Mortgage Bonds, as disclosed in the report by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.

Under what registration did Evergy Kansas Central register these bonds?

The Mortgage Bonds were registered under the Securities Act pursuant to Evergy Kansas Central’s Form S-3 shelf registration statement No. 333-281614-02.

Who were the underwriters for Evergy Kansas Central’s $350 million bond offering?

The underwriters included PNC Capital Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., acting through an underwriting agreement dated September 10, 2026.

Which trustee is named for Evergy Kansas Central’s new First Mortgage Bonds?

The bonds are governed by a Fifty-Sixth Supplemental Indenture between Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee.

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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):

September 16, 2026

Commission File Number		Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter, State of Incorporation, Address of Principal Executive Offices and Telephone Number		I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
001-38515		Evergy, Inc.		82-2733395
		(a Missouri corporation)
		1200 Main Street
		Kansas City, Missouri 64105
		(816) 556-2200
		NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

001-03523		Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.		48-0290150
		(a Kansas corporation)
		818 South Kansas Avenue
		Topeka, Kansas 66612
		(785) 575-6300
		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:

☐ 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
Evergy, Inc. common stock		EVRG		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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

This combined Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed by the following registrants: Evergy, Inc. and Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. (“Evergy Kansas Central”). Information relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant solely on its own behalf. Each registrant makes no representation as to information relating exclusively to the other registrant.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On September 16, 2026, Evergy Kansas Central issued $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its First Mortgage Bonds, 5.600% Series due 2034 (the “Mortgage Bonds”), pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, dated September 10, 2026, among Evergy Kansas Central, PNC Capital Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters named therein. The Mortgage Bonds were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to the shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (333-281614-02) of Evergy Kansas Central (the “Registration Statement”).

In connection with the issuance and sale of the Mortgage Bonds, Evergy Kansas Central entered into several agreements and other instruments listed in Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and filed as exhibits hereto. These exhibits are incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
Exhibit 1.1		Underwriting Agreement, dated September 10, 2026, among Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., PNC Capital Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters named therein.
Exhibit 4.1		Fifty-Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 16, 2026, between Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, and the form of global bond included therein.
Exhibit 5.1		Opinion, dated September 16, 2026, of Heather A. Humphrey, regarding the validity of the Mortgage Bonds.
Exhibit 23.1		Consent of Heather A. Humphrey (included in Exhibit 5.1).
Exhibit 104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Evergy, Inc.

/s/ Geoffrey T. Ley

Geoffrey T. Ley

Senior Vice President, Corporate Planning and Treasurer

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.

/s/ Geoffrey T. Ley

Geoffrey T. Ley

Senior Vice President, Corporate Planning and Treasurer

Date: September 16, 2026

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Other Documents

• EX-1.1 EX-1.1 178.1 KB
• EX-4.1 EX-4.1 210.2 KB
• EX-5.1 EX-5.1 6.8 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA 44.0 KB