KeyCorp plans Series E redemption for Dec. 15, 2026
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KEY gave notice of its intention to redeem all 20,000,000 Series E depositary shares on December 15, 2026; each represents a 1/40 interest in a preferred share. The depositary shares represent 500,000 preferred shares, with a $500,000,000 aggregate liquidation preference, currently outstanding.
KEY says redemption will be for cash at $25.3828125 per depositary share ($1,015.3125 per preferred share), comprising the $25.00 per depositary share ($1,000.00 per preferred share) liquidation preference plus accumulated and unpaid dividends and distributions through the redemption date. Upon redemption, the preferred stock will cease to be outstanding and be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, except for the right to receive the redemption price.
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
Depositary shares to be redeemed: 20,000,000 shares
Preferred shares represented: 500,000 shares
Aggregate liquidation preference: $500,000,000
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Depositary shares to be redeemed
20,000,000 shares
Series E; redemption intended for December 15, 2026
Preferred shares represented
500,000 shares
Represented by the 20,000,000 depositary shares currently outstanding
Aggregate liquidation preference
$500,000,000
Preferred shares currently outstanding
Redemption price per depositary share
$25.3828125
Cash redemption price, including accumulated and unpaid dividends and distributions through the redemption date
Redemption price per preferred share
$1,015.3125
Cash redemption price, including accumulated and unpaid dividends and distributions through the redemption date
Liquidation preference per depositary share
$25.00
Component of the stated redemption price
Liquidation preference per preferred share
$1,000.00
Component of the stated redemption price
Intended redemption date
December 15, 2026
Date stated for the Series E redemption
Key Terms
aggregate liquidation preference, Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, book-entry form, redemption agent
4 terms
aggregate liquidation preference financial
"with an aggregate liquidation preference of $500,000,000"
Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock financial
"Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock"
A fixed-to-floating rate perpetual non-cumulative preferred stock is a type of share that pays a set dividend for an initial period, then switches to a variable dividend tied to a market benchmark, has no scheduled maturity date, and does not require the issuer to make up missed payments. Think of it like a long-term income instrument that can change its payout rate; it matters to investors because it offers priority over common stock for income but carries interest-rate and payment-risk implications that affect yield and valuation.
book-entry form technical
"held in book-entry form through the Depository Trust Company"
A book-entry form is an electronic record showing ownership of securities instead of a paper certificate; think of it like a bank account ledger that notes who owns shares. It matters to investors because it makes buying, selling and transferring securities faster, safer and cheaper by reducing paperwork, loss or forgery risk, and enabling easier settlement through brokers or a central depository.
redemption agent financial
"Computershare, KeyCorp’s transfer agent, will serve as the redemption agent"
A redemption agent is the third-party firm or bank that handles the paperwork and payments when investors cash out certain securities or funds. Think of it as the trusted cashier and record-keeper who confirms you’re entitled to money, arranges the transfer, and ensures rules are followed; its efficiency and reliability affect how quickly and safely investors actually receive proceeds and reduce the risk of administrative delays or errors.
FAQ
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What is KEY's Series E preferred stock redemption price?
KEY's stated cash redemption price is $25.3828125 per depositary share, or $1,015.3125 per preferred share. The price includes the liquidation preference of $25.00 per depositary share ($1,000.00 per preferred share) plus accumulated and unpaid dividends and distributions through December 15, 2026.
How will KEY process the Series E redemption?
The preferred shares are held in book-entry form through the Depository Trust Company and will be redeemed under its procedures. Computershare will serve as redemption agent.
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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): November 13, 2026
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 13, 2026, KeyCorp (the “Company”) gave notice of its intention to redeem all of its 20,000,000 depositary shares each representing a 1/40th ownership interest in a share of its issued and outstanding Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) on December 15, 2026 (the “Preferred Stock Redemption”).
The Preferred Stock Redemption is in accordance with the terms in the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended. There are 20,000,000 depositary shares representing 500,000 shares of Preferred Stock, with an aggregate liquidation preference of $500,000,000, currently outstanding. The Preferred Stock will be redeemed for cash at the redemption price of $1,015.3125 per share ($25.3828125 per depositary share), which equals the liquidation preference of $1,000.00 per share ($25.00 per depositary share) plus accumulated and unpaid dividends and distributions through the redemption date. All shares of the Preferred Stock are held in book-entry form through the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) and will be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of DTC. Upon redemption, the Preferred Stock will no longer be outstanding and all rights with respect to such stock will cease and terminate, except the right to payment of the redemption price. Also, upon redemption, the Preferred Stock will be delisted from trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
A copy of the press release announcing the notice of redemption is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into the filings of KeyCorp under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press release dated November 13, 2026, announcing the notice of redemption. | |||||||
| SIGNATURE | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| KEYCORP | ||||||||
| Date: November 13, 2026 | /s/ Andrea R. McCarthy | |||||||
| By: Andrea R. McCarthy | ||||||||
| Title: Assistant Secretary | ||||||||
NEWSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KEYCORP PROVIDES NOTICE OF REDEMPTION OF SERIES E PREFERRED STOCK
CLEVELAND, November 13, 2026 – KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) announced today that it has provided notice of its intention to redeem all 20,000,000 depositary shares each representing a 1/40th ownership interest in a share of its issued and outstanding Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock (NYSE: KEY PrI; CUSIP No. 493267702) (the “Preferred Stock”) on December 15, 2026.
There are 20,000,000 depositary shares representing 500,000 shares of Preferred Stock, with an aggregate liquidation preference of $500,000,000, currently outstanding. The Preferred Stock will be redeemed for cash at the redemption price of $1,015.3125 per share ($25.3828125 per depositary share), which equals the liquidation preference of $1,000.00 per share ($25.00 per depositary share) plus accumulated and unpaid dividends and distributions through the redemption date. All shares of the Preferred Stock are held in book-entry form through the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) and will be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of DTC. Upon redemption, the Preferred Stock will no longer be outstanding and all rights with respect to such stock will cease and terminate, except the right to payment of the redemption price. Also, upon redemption, the Preferred Stock will be delisted from trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Computershare, KeyCorp’s transfer agent, will serve as the redemption agent. Computershare is located at 250 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021.
About KeyCorp
KeyCorp's roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $193 billion at September 30, 2026.
Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,100 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.
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Note to Editors: For up-to-date company information, media contacts and facts and figures about Key lines of business, visit our Media Newsroom at Key.com/newsroom.
For more information contact:
Investor Relations: Troy Gates, 216.689.3244, troy_gates@keybank.com
Media: Beth Strauss, 216.471.2787, beth_a_strauss@keybank.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements usually can be identified by the use of words such as "goal," "objective," "plan," "expect," "assume," "anticipate," "intend," "project," "believe," "estimate," or other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements provide our current expectations or forecasts of future events, circumstances, results, or aspirations. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results may differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements. There is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete. Factors that could cause Key's actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in KeyCorp's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in KeyCorp's subsequent SEC filings, all of which have been or will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and are or will be available on Key's website (www.key.com/ir) and on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). These factors may include, among others, adverse changes in credit quality trends, declining asset prices, a worsening of the U.S. economy due to financial, political, or other shocks, the extensive regulation of the U.S. financial services industry, the soundness of other financial institutions, and the impact of changes in the interest rate environment. Any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf speak only as of the date they are made and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of subsequent events or circumstances.