01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 23, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) has filed a Form 8-K to include a prospectus supplement related to the resale of up to 10,345,906 shares of its common stock.
These shares were issued as consideration for the acquisition of Brex Inc., which was completed on April 7, 2026. The filing primarily serves to register these shares for potential sale by the selling security holders, who are the recipients of these shares from the Brex acquisition.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing relates to the resale of 10,345,906 shares of Capital One common stock.
- These shares were issued as part of the consideration for the acquisition of Brex Inc.
- The acquisition of Brex Inc. closed on April 7, 2026.
- The filing includes a prospectus supplement dated April 23, 2026.
- The shares are being registered under an existing automatic shelf registration statement (Form S-3).
- The filing does not contain new financial statements or material operational updates beyond the share resale registration.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to register for resale up to 10,345,906 shares of Capital One common stock. These shares were issued to selling security holders as part of the consideration for the acquisition of Brex Inc.
When did Capital One acquire Brex Inc.?
The acquisition of Brex Inc. by Capital One Financial Corporation closed on April 7, 2026.
Are these new shares being issued by Capital One?
No, these are not newly issued shares. They are existing shares of Capital One common stock that were issued to the sellers of Brex Inc. as part of the acquisition's consideration and are now being registered for potential resale.
Does this filing contain any new financial results or operational updates for Capital One?
No, this filing is primarily administrative and relates to the registration of shares for resale. It does not include any new financial statements or significant updates on the company's ongoing operations or financial performance.
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