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AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) issues multi-tranche euro and sterling global notes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AT&T Inc. completed the sale of multiple series of registered global notes on August 3, 2026. The company issued €1,000,000,000 of 3.600% Global Notes due 2030, €1,250,000,000 of 4.150% Global Notes due 2034, €1,000,000,000 of 4.550% Global Notes due 2038 and €850,000,000 of 5.050% Global Notes due 2045, along with £550,000,000 of 7.050% Global Notes due 2052. These securities were sold under an underwriting agreement dated July 27, 2026 with a syndicate led by Barclays, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo Securities International Limited, and were issued under AT&T’s May 15, 2013 indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. The notes are registered under an existing Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-285413), and AT&T is filing related underwriting, note forms and legal opinion exhibits for incorporation by reference.

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Filing Explained

August 3, 2026 confirms a closed debt issuance that adds note obligations, not a new authorization for future securities sales.

AT&T’s August 3 transaction is closed: the company issued five euro- and pound-denominated note series, making the disclosed principal and coupon terms current obligations of the issuer.

The filing records an issued debt transaction rather than a common-share issuance, so its structural effect is on AT&T’s obligations rather than stated common-share ownership.

Form 8-K reports specified material events; here, AT&T is using it to file the underwriting agreement, note forms and legal opinion for incorporation into its existing Form S-3 registration statement.

The filing does not itself authorize another future sale.

The filing does not state the use of proceeds or net proceeds, so the financing use and cash proceeds cannot be sized from this document.

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.
3.600% Notes due 2030 €1,000,000,000 Aggregate principal amount of 3.600% Global Notes due 2030
4.150% Notes due 2034 €1,250,000,000 Aggregate principal amount of 4.150% Global Notes due 2034
4.550% Notes due 2038 €1,000,000,000 Aggregate principal amount of 4.550% Global Notes due 2038
5.050% Notes due 2045 €850,000,000 Aggregate principal amount of 5.050% Global Notes due 2045
7.050% Notes due 2052 £550,000,000 Aggregate principal amount of 7.050% Global Notes due 2052
Form S-3 registration number No. 333-285413 Registration Statement on Form S-3 under which the notes are registered
Indenture date May 15, 2013 Date of indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
Underwriting Agreement date July 27, 2026 Date of the underwriting agreement for the notes
Underwriting Agreement financial
"pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, dated July 27, 2026"
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.
Indenture financial
"The Notes were issued pursuant to that certain Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2013"
An indenture is a legal agreement between a company that borrows money by issuing bonds and the people who buy those bonds. It explains the rules the company must follow, like paying back the money and keeping certain financial promises. This document helps both sides understand their rights and responsibilities.
Registration Statement on Form S-3 regulatory
"pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-285413)"
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.
prospectus supplement regulatory
"as supplemented by a prospectus supplement dated July 27, 2026"
A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.
aggregate principal amount financial
"closed its sale of €1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 3.600% Global 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.

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FAQ

What debt securities did AT&T (T) issue on August 3, 2026?

AT&T issued five series of registered global notes: four euro tranches due between 2030 and 2045 with coupons from 3.600% to 5.050%, and a sterling tranche of 7.050% notes due 2052.

What are the euro-denominated tranches in AT&T (T)'s new notes?

AT&T sold €1,000,000,000 of 3.600% Notes due 2030, €1,250,000,000 of 4.150% Notes due 2034, €1,000,000,000 of 4.550% Notes due 2038 and €850,000,000 of 5.050% Notes due 2045, all as global notes.

What sterling-denominated notes did AT&T (T) issue?

AT&T issued £550,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.050% Global Notes due 2052. These sterling notes form part of the multi-tranche offering completed on August 3, 2026 under an existing debt indenture.

Under what regulatory registration did AT&T (T)'s new notes offering occur?

The notes are registered under a Registration Statement on Form S-3, file number 333-285413. A prospectus supplement dated July 27, 2026 and filed July 29, 2026 specifically relates to these note offerings.

Who were the lead underwriters for AT&T (T)'s notes issuance?

The offering was conducted under an Underwriting Agreement dated July 27, 2026, with Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo Securities International Limited acting as representatives of the underwriters.

Why did AT&T (T) file this Form 8-K?

AT&T filed this Form 8-K to submit the Underwriting Agreement, forms of the new notes and a legal opinion as exhibits, so these documents can be incorporated by reference into its existing Form S-3 registration statement.
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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) August 3, 2026

 

 

AT&T INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-08610   43-1301883

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  (Commission
File Number)
 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

208 S. Akard St., Dallas, Texas   75202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (210) 821-4105

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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

Common Shares (Par Value $1.00 Per Share)   T  

New York Stock Exchange

NYSE Texas

Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 5.000% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A   T PRA   New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 4.750% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C   T PRC   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 1.800% Global Notes due September 5, 2026   T 26D   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 2.900% Global Notes due December 4, 2026   T 26A   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. Floating Rate Global Notes due September 16, 2027   T 27C   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 1.600% Global Notes due May 19, 2028   T 28C   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 2.350% Global Notes due September 5, 2029   T 29D   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 4.375% Global Notes due September 14, 2029   T 29B   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 2.600% Global Notes due December 17, 2029   T 29A   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 0.800% Global Notes due March 4, 2030   T 30B   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 3.150% Global Notes due June 1, 2030   T 30C   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 3.950% Global Notes due April 30, 2031   T 31F   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 2.050% Global Notes due May 19, 2032   T 32A   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 3.550% Global Notes due December 17, 2032   T 32   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 3.600% Global Notes due June 1, 2033   T 33A   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 5.200% Global Notes due November 18, 2033   T 33   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 3.375% Global Notes due March 15, 2034   T 34   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 4.300% Global Notes due November 18, 2034   T 34C   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 2.450% Global Notes due March 15, 2035   T 35   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 3.150% Global Notes due September 4, 2036   T 36A   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 4.050% Global Notes due June 1, 2037   T 37B   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 2.600% Global Notes due May 19, 2038   T 38C   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 1.800% Global Notes due September 14, 2039   T 39B   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 7.000% Global Notes due April 30, 2040   T 40   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 4.250% Global Notes due June 1, 2043   T 43   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 4.875% Global Notes due June 1, 2044   T 44   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 4.000% Global Notes due June 1, 2049   T 49A   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 4.250% Global Notes due March 1, 2050   T 50   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 3.750% Global Notes due September 1, 2050   T 50A   New York Stock Exchange
AT&T Inc. 5.350% Global Notes due November 1, 2066   TBB   New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of 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 8.01

Other Events.

On August 3, 2026, AT&T Inc. (“AT&T”) closed its sale of €1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 3.600% Global Notes due 2030, €1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.150% Global Notes due 2034, €1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.550% Global Notes due 2038, €850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.050% Global Notes due 2045 and £550,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.050% Global Notes due 2052 pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, dated July 27, 2026 (the “Underwriting Agreement”), between AT&T and Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo Securities International Limited, as the representatives of the several Underwriters named on Schedule II thereto. The Notes were issued pursuant to that certain Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2013, between AT&T and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. The Notes have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-285413) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Act, as supplemented by a prospectus supplement dated July 27, 2026 relating to the Notes filed by AT&T on July 29, 2026. Copies of the Underwriting Agreement, the forms of Notes and the opinion of the Assistant Vice President – Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary of AT&T as to the validity of the Notes are filed as exhibits hereto and incorporated herein by reference. AT&T is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K so as to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission certain items that are to be incorporated by reference into its Registration Statement.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

(d) Exhibits

 

1.1    Underwriting Agreement, dated July 27, 2026
4.1    Form of 3.600% Global Notes due 2030
4.2    Form of 4.150% Global Notes due 2034
4.3    Form of 4.550% Global Notes due 2038
4.4    Form of 5.050% Global Notes due 2045
4.5    Form of 7.050% Global Notes due 2052
5.1    Opinion of Mr. Bryan Hough, Assistant Vice President – Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary, AT&T Inc., as to the validity of the Notes
23.1    Consent of Mr. Bryan Hough, Assistant Vice President – Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary (included in Exhibit 5.1)
104    The cover page from AT&T Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

 


Signature

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.

 

    AT&T INC.
Date: August 4, 2026     By:  

/s/ Brett J. Feldman

      Brett J. Feldman
      Senior Vice President – Investor Relations and Treasurer

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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