Fiserv (FISV) issues €1B in 2030 and 2034 euro senior notes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Fiserv, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement to sell €500,000,000 of 3.750% Senior Notes due 2030 and €500,000,000 of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034 in a public offering. The offering is expected to close on June 23, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The notes are being issued under an existing shelf registration statement on Form S-3, including a post-effective amendment. The agreement includes customary representations, warranties, indemnification provisions and termination rights between Fiserv and a syndicate of underwriters led by major global banks.
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Insights
Fiserv adds euro-denominated debt via routine underwritten offering.
Fiserv is issuing two euro-denominated senior note tranches, each for €500,000,000, with coupons of 3.750% due 2030 and 4.250% due 2034. The transaction is structured through a standard underwriting agreement with a global bank syndicate.
The notes are registered under an existing Form S-3 shelf, indicating this issuance fits within previously established financing plans. The filing does not describe specific uses of proceeds or any changes to guidance, so the economic impact depends on later capital allocation decisions.
The expected closing on June 23, 2026, subject to customary conditions, will finalize the funding. Subsequent filings or offering documents may provide more detail on covenants, ranking and how this euro debt fits into Fiserv’s broader maturity profile.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 1.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
2030 Notes size: €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount
2034 Notes size: €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount
2030 Notes coupon: 3.750%
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7 metrics
2030 Notes size
€500,000,000 aggregate principal amount
3.750% Senior Notes due 2030 in the public offering
2034 Notes size
€500,000,000 aggregate principal amount
4.250% Senior Notes due 2034 in the public offering
2030 Notes coupon
3.750%
Interest rate on Senior Notes due 2030
2034 Notes coupon
4.250%
Interest rate on Senior Notes due 2034
Registration number
333-277241
Form S-3 shelf registration for the notes
Offering expected close
June 23, 2026
Expected closing date, subject to customary conditions
Underwriting agreement date
June 16, 2026
Date Fiserv entered the underwriting agreement
Key Terms
Underwriting Agreement, aggregate principal amount, Senior Notes, Registration Statement on Form S-3, +1 more
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Underwriting Agreement financial
"On June 16, 2026, Fiserv, Inc. entered into an Underwriting Agreement"
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.
aggregate principal amount financial
"€500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.750% Senior Notes"
The aggregate principal amount is the total amount of money borrowed through a bond or loan that the borrower promises to repay. It’s like the original price tag on a loan or bond, showing how much money is involved in the deal. This number matters because it indicates the size of the debt and helps investors understand the scale of the borrowing.
Senior Notes financial
"3.750% Senior Notes due 2030 and 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034"
Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.
Registration Statement on Form S-3 regulatory
"pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-277241)"
A registration statement on Form S‑3 is a short, standardized filing a qualified public company uses to register new securities with regulators so they can be sold to investors; think of it as a pre-approved, reusable permission slip that speeds up future offerings. It matters to investors because it lets the company raise money more quickly and cheaply — which can fund growth or pay debt — but may also lead to share dilution or change in ownership, so it affects value and liquidity.
Post-Effective Amendment regulatory
"as amended by the Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement"
A post-effective amendment is an official update to a securities registration document filed after that document has become effective with regulators; it corrects, adds or replaces information about the securities, the company, or an offering. Investors care because it keeps the legal record current and can change what is being sold or the rights attached to shares — like getting a revised product manual after a launch that may affect value or use.
FAQ
What new senior notes is Fiserv (FISV) offering in this 8-K?
Fiserv is offering two euro-denominated senior note tranches, each with an aggregate principal amount of €500,000,000. One matures in 2030 with a 3.750% coupon, and the other matures in 2034 with a 4.250% coupon, both issued in a public offering.
What is the total size of Fiserv’s new euro senior notes offering?
The total size of Fiserv’s new euro senior notes offering is €1,000,000,000. This consists of €500,000,000 of 3.750% Senior Notes due 2030 and €500,000,000 of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034, sold under a standard underwriting agreement.
When is the Fiserv (FISV) senior notes offering expected to close?
The senior notes offering is expected to close on June 23, 2026. Closing remains subject to customary conditions in the underwriting agreement between Fiserv and the underwriting syndicate led by Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, TD Global Finance and Wells Fargo Securities International.
Under what registration statement are Fiserv’s new notes being issued?
Fiserv’s new notes are registered under a shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3, Registration No. 333-277241. That registration was filed in February 2024 and later amended by a Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 filed in April 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Who are the lead underwriters for Fiserv’s new senior notes?
The underwriting syndicate is led by Citigroup Global Markets Limited, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, TD Global Finance unlimited company and Wells Fargo Securities International Limited. They act as representatives for the several underwriters purchasing the Fiserv senior notes, under customary terms and indemnification provisions.
What are the key terms of Fiserv’s underwriting agreement for these notes?
The underwriting agreement includes Fiserv’s agreement to sell, and the underwriters’ agreement to purchase, the notes. It contains customary representations, warranties, closing conditions, indemnification rights and termination provisions, and supports a public offering registered under Fiserv’s existing Form S-3 shelf registration statement.