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Jackson Financial (JXN) boosts revolving credit capacity to $1.25B through 2031

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Jackson Financial Inc. entered a new unsecured revolving credit agreement providing up to $1.25 billion in borrowing capacity for working capital and general corporate purposes, with a $500 million sub-limit for letters of credit. The facility, arranged with a bank syndicate and Wells Fargo as administrative agent, allows Jackson to request up to an additional $500 million of commitments under customary conditions.

The new agreement replaces Jackson’s prior $1 billion unsecured revolver dated February 24, 2023 and extends committed liquidity through June 30, 2031, with two one-year extension options subject to lender consent. Key financial maintenance covenants include a minimum adjusted consolidated net worth test tied to the March 31, 2026 baseline and future equity issuances, and a maximum consolidated indebtedness to total capitalization ratio of 35%. Interest is based on either a Base Rate or Term SOFR Rate plus a ratings-based margin.

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Jackson increases committed bank liquidity and extends its debt backstop to 2031.

The new revolving credit agreement gives Jackson Financial up to $1.25 billion in unsecured borrowing capacity, replacing a prior $1 billion facility. Maturity is pushed to June 30, 2031, with two additional one-year extension options, so committed liquidity now spans a longer horizon.

Pricing is linked to ratings and benchmarked to Base Rate or Term SOFR, which is standard for investment‑grade style bank lines. Covenants include a minimum adjusted consolidated net worth formula and a 35% cap on consolidated indebtedness to total capitalization, constraining leverage. Future disclosures in company filings may clarify how much of this capacity is drawn over time.

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 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revolving credit capacity $1.25 billion Aggregate commitments under new revolving credit agreement
Letter-of-credit sub-limit $500 million Sub-limit for letters of credit within the facility
Accordion feature $500 million Potential additional commitments subject to conditions
Maturity date June 30, 2031 Termination of commitments under the new facility
Max debt-to-cap ratio 35% Maximum consolidated indebtedness to total capitalization covenant
Term SOFR margin range 1.125%–1.875% Spread over Term SOFR based on unsecured debt ratings
Base Rate margin range 0.125%–0.875% Spread over Base Rate based on unsecured debt ratings
Prior revolver size $1 billion Unsecured revolving credit agreement dated February 24, 2023
Revolving Credit Agreement financial
"entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2026"
A revolving credit agreement is a flexible loan arrangement where a borrower can borrow, repay, and borrow again up to a set limit, similar to a credit card. It matters because it gives businesses or individuals quick access to funds whenever needed, helping manage cash flow and cover expenses without applying for a new loan each time.
Term SOFR Rate financial
"may be based on a “Base Rate” ... or a “Term SOFR Rate”"
Term SOFR rate is a forward-looking interest rate for a set period (for example one or three months) based on the overnight cost of borrowing cash using Treasury securities as collateral. Think of it as a quoted, agreed-upon lending rate for a future interval, like locking in the expected short-term borrowing cost ahead of time. Investors care because it is used to price loans, bonds and derivatives as a transparent replacement for older benchmarks, affecting interest payments and valuation.
Base Rate financial
"Interest on borrowings may be based on a “Base Rate”"
The base rate is the primary interest rate set by a central authority or used as a benchmark for pricing loans, savings and other financial products. Think of it as the anchor in a floating system: when the base rate moves, borrowing costs, corporate financing and consumer spending tend to shift too, which can change company profits and investor returns across the market.
change of control provision financial
"events of default (including a change of control provision)"
adjusted consolidated net worth financial
"a minimum adjusted consolidated net worth test of no less than the sum of"
consolidated indebtedness to total capitalization ratio financial
"a maximum consolidated indebtedness ... to total capitalization ratio test not to exceed 35%"
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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): July 1, 2026

 

Jackson Financial Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-40274   98-0486152
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File
Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

1 Corporate Way, Lansing, Michigan

   

48951

(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)

 

(517) 381-5500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(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 Exchange
on which registered
         
Class A Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share   JXN   New York Stock Exchange
         
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-Rate Reset Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A   JXN PRA   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 under 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 June 30, 2026, Jackson Financial Inc. (the "Company") entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2026 (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent. The Credit Agreement provides for borrowings for working capital and other general corporate purposes under aggregate commitments of $1.25 billion, with a sub-limit of $500 million available for letters of credit. The Credit Agreement further provides for the ability for the Company to request, subject to customary terms and conditions, an increase in commitments thereunder by up to an additional $500 million. Interest on borrowings may be based on a “Base Rate” (as defined in the Credit Agreement) or a “Term SOFR Rate” (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 1.125% to 1.875% (in the case of borrowings based on the Term SOFR Rate) or from 0.125% to 0.875% (in the case of borrowings based on the Base Rate). The applicable margin is based upon the ratings assigned to the Company’s senior, unsecured, non-credit enhanced debt. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are unsecured.

 

Commitments under the Credit Agreement terminate on June 30, 2031.The Credit Agreement provides the Company with two options to extend the termination date of the commitments of the applicable Consenting Bank (as defined in the Credit Agreement) by one year for each such option, subject to the agreement of the Required Banks (as defined in the Credit Agreement) under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement replaces the Company’s existing $1 billion unsecured revolving credit agreement dated as of February 24, 2023, among the Company and a syndicate of banks and Bank of America, N. A., as Administrative Agent (the “2023 Credit Agreement”), which was scheduled to terminate in February 2028.

 

The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default (including a change of control provision) substantially similar to the 2023 Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains financial maintenance covenants, including (i) a minimum adjusted consolidated net worth test of no less than the sum of (x) 65% of our adjusted consolidated net worth as of March 31, 2026, plus (y) 50% of the aggregate amount of any increase in adjusted consolidated net worth resulting from equity issuances by the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries after March 31, 2026, and (ii) a maximum consolidated indebtedness (including the outstanding principal amount of certain hybrid instruments) to total capitalization ratio test not to exceed 35%.

 

The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Credit Agreement, which is attached as an Exhibit to this Form 8-K.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

See Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement for information regarding the Credit Agreement entered June 30, 2026.

 

SAFE HARBOR

 

The information in this report contains forward-looking statements about future events and circumstances and their effects upon revenues, expenses and business opportunities. Generally speaking, any statement in this report not based upon historical fact is a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by the use of forward-looking or conditional words, such as “could,” “should,” “can,” “continue,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “intend,” “look,” “may,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “predict,” “remain,” “future,” “confident” and “commit” or similar expressions. In particular, statements regarding plans, strategies, prospects, targets and expectations regarding the business and industry are forward-looking statements. They reflect expectations, are not guarantees of performance and speak only as of the dates the statements are made. We caution investors that these forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, expressed or implied. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those reflected in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 24, 2026, and elsewhere in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC. Except as required by law, Jackson Financial Inc. does not undertake to update such forward-looking statements. You should not rely unduly on forward-looking statements..

 

WEBSITE INFORMATION

 

Visit investors.jackson.com to view information regarding Jackson Financial Inc. We routinely use our investor relations website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to our investors. We may use our website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations. Accordingly, investors should monitor our investor relations website, in addition to following our press releases, filings with the SEC, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. We and certain of our senior executives may also use social media channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our Company and other matters, and those communications could be deemed to be material information. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website, our social media channels, or our executives’ social media channels is not incorporated by reference into and is not part of this report.

 

 

 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

  

Exhibit No.Description
  
10.1Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2026, among Jackson Financial Inc., the Subsidiary Account Parties, as additional obligors, the Banks party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent.
  
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL Document)

  

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  JACKSON FINANCIAL INC.
     
Date: June 30, 2026 By: /s/ Don W. Cummings  
  Name: Don W. Cummings  
  Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

FAQ

What new credit facility did JXN enter into on June 30, 2026?

Jackson Financial entered a new unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement providing up to $1.25 billion in borrowing capacity. The facility supports working capital and general corporate purposes and is arranged with a bank syndicate and Wells Fargo as administrative agent.

How does Jackson Financial’s new credit agreement compare to its 2023 facility?

The new agreement replaces a prior $1 billion unsecured revolver from February 2023. It increases committed capacity to $1.25 billion and extends the commitment termination date from February 2028 to June 30, 2031, enhancing Jackson’s longer-term liquidity support.

What are the key covenants in Jackson Financial’s 2026 revolving credit agreement?

Key financial covenants include a minimum adjusted consolidated net worth formula based on March 31, 2026 plus a portion of future equity increases, and a maximum consolidated indebtedness to total capitalization ratio not exceeding 35% under the agreement.

How is interest determined under Jackson Financial’s new revolving credit facility?

Interest on borrowings is based on either a Base Rate or a Term SOFR Rate, plus a margin. The margin ranges from 1.125% to 1.875% for Term SOFR loans and 0.125% to 0.875% for Base Rate loans, tied to Jackson’s unsecured debt ratings.

Can Jackson Financial increase the size of its 2026 revolving credit facility?

Yes. The agreement allows Jackson to request up to an additional $500 million in commitments, subject to customary terms and conditions. This accordion feature could lift total committed capacity above $1.25 billion if participating banks agree to the increase.

When do commitments under Jackson Financial’s new credit agreement terminate?

Commitments currently terminate on June 30, 2031. The agreement also gives Jackson two options to extend the termination date of consenting banks’ commitments by one year for each option, subject to agreement by the required banks under the facility.

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