01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 9, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE: IQV) disclosed on September 9, 2026 that its wholly owned subsidiary, IQVIA Inc. (the "Issuer"), intends to raise $2,000,000,000a in gross proceeds through an offering of senior notes due 2034 and priced the offering.
The Issuer entered into a purchase agreement with the representative of the purchasers for $2.0 billionb in aggregate principal amount of senior notes bearing interest at 6.375% per annum. The company states that the net proceeds will be used to redeem in full the Issuer's Senior 5.000% Notes due 2026, to repay a portion of the outstanding indebtedness under the Issuer's revolving credit facility, and to pay fees and expenses related to the offering. The notes will pay interest semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, beginning March 15, 2027, and will mature on March 15, 2034.
Closing is expected on or about September 23, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The notes are being offered in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S and have not been registered under the Securities Act. The filing is a refinancing and debt-management transaction that replaces the 5.000%c notes due 2026 and reduces revolving credit facility borrowings.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- IQVIA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IQVIA Holdings Inc., priced $2,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034.
- The notes bear interest at 6.375% per annum, payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, beginning March 15, 2027.
- Proceeds will redeem in full the Issuer's Senior 5.000% Notes due 2026 and repay a portion of revolving credit facility indebtedness.
- Proceeds will also cover fees and expenses related to the Notes offering.
- The notes mature on March 15, 2034, unless earlier repurchased or redeemed.
- Closing is expected on or about September 23, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
- The offering is made under Rule 144A and Regulation S and has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much debt is IQVIA raising and on what terms?
IQVIA Inc. priced $2,000,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034 bearing interest at 6.375% per annum, with semi-annual interest payments on March 15 and September 15, beginning March 15, 2027, and maturity on March 15, 2034.
What will the proceeds be used for?
The filing states the proceeds will be used to redeem in full the Issuer's Senior 5.000% Notes due 2026, repay a portion of the outstanding indebtedness under the Issuer's revolving credit facility, and pay fees and expenses related to the offering.
When is the offering expected to close?
The issuance is expected to occur on or about September 23, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Who is the issuer of the notes and is it registered for public sale?
The notes are issued by IQVIA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IQVIA Holdings Inc. The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. investors under Regulation S.
What are the risks to completing the offering?
The press releases identify the failure to consummate the Notes offering and potential changes in market conditions as risks that could cause actual results to differ materially. Closing remains subject to market and other customary conditions.
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