NextEra Energy (NEE) issues guaranteed euro debentures due 2030 and 2034
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NextEra Energy, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., issued new euro-denominated debt securities. The subsidiary sold €650 million principal amount of 2.989% Debentures due February 10, 2030 and €650 million principal amount of 3.624% Debentures due February 10, 2034, both fully guaranteed by NextEra Energy.
The debentures were issued under existing shelf registration statements and this report mainly files related legal opinions and Inline XBRL exhibits.
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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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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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 earliest event reported: February 10, 2026
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(561 ) 694-4000
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SECTION 8 – OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events
On February 10, 2026, NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), sold €650 million principal amount of its 2.989% Debentures, Series due February 10, 2030 (2030 Debentures) and €650 million principal amount of its 3.624% Debentures, Series due February 10, 2034 (2034 Debentures and together with the 2030 Debentures, the Debentures), both of which are guaranteed by NEE. The Debentures were registered under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Registration Statement Nos. 333-278184, 333-278184-01 and 333-278184-02. In connection with the sale of the Debentures, this Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed to report certain documents as exhibits.
SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits | ||||
| Exhibit Number | Description | ||||||||||
| 5(a) | Opinion and Consent, dated February 10, 2026, of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, counsel to NextEra Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., with respect to the Debentures | ||||||||||
| 5(b) | Opinion and Consent, dated February 10, 2026, of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, counsel to NextEra Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., with respect to the Debentures | ||||||||||
| 101 | Interactive data files for this Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL | ||||||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | ||||||||||
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 10, 2026
| NEXTERA ENERGY, INC | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| WILLIAM J. GOUGH | ||
| William J. Gough | ||
| Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer | ||
FAQ
What did NextEra Energy (NEE) disclose in this 8-K filing?
NextEra Energy disclosed that its subsidiary sold two euro-denominated debenture series totaling €1.3 billion in principal. The filing focuses on documenting the debt sale and attaching related legal opinions and Inline XBRL data as exhibits for regulatory compliance.
What euro debentures did NextEra Energy Capital Holdings issue?
The subsidiary issued €650 million of 2.989% Debentures due February 10, 2030 and €650 million of 3.624% Debentures due February 10, 2034. Both debenture series are euro-denominated and represent new long-term debt financing for the NextEra Energy group.
Are the new debentures guaranteed by NextEra Energy (NEE)?
Yes, both the 2.989% Debentures due 2030 and the 3.624% Debentures due 2034 are fully guaranteed by NextEra Energy, Inc. This means the parent company backs the payment obligations on these securities issued by its capital holdings subsidiary.
Under what registration statements were the NextEra debentures issued?
The debentures were issued under effective shelf registration statements numbered 333-278184, 333-278184-01 and 333-278184-02. These registration statements allow NextEra Energy and its subsidiary to offer and sell registered securities to investors in the public markets.
What exhibits did NextEra Energy file with this 8-K for NEE?
NextEra Energy filed legal opinions and consents from Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP relating to the debentures, along with Inline XBRL interactive data files and a cover page data file. These exhibits support the validity and disclosure of the debt issuance.
When do the new NextEra Energy debentures mature?
The 2.989% Debentures, Series due February 10, 2030 mature in 2030, while the 3.624% Debentures, Series due February 10, 2034 mature in 2034. Both maturity dates define when principal is scheduled to be repaid to debenture holders, absent earlier redemption or repayment.