01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 13, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing that on May 7, 2026, its 100%a owned operating subsidiary, Kraft Heinz Foods Company (the "Issuer"), entered into an underwriting agreement for the offering of senior notes guaranteed by The Kraft Heinz Company (the "Guarantor").
The offering consists of €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.500%b senior notes due 2031 and €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.950% senior notes due 2034. The underwriters, led by Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Merrill Lynch International, agreed to purchase the notes on a firm commitment basis. The notes are expected to be issued on or around May 21, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The filing describes the underwriting agreement only in summary form and incorporates the full agreement by reference as Exhibit 1.1. The filing does not state the intended use of proceeds.
For investors, the key takeaway is the planned issuance of €1.0 billion in total senior notes across two tranches, with maturities in 2031 and 2034, guaranteed by the parent company. The filing contains no earnings, cash flow, or balance sheet data.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a 100% owned subsidiary, entered into an underwriting agreement dated May 7, 2026 for a note offering.
- €500,000,000 of 3.500% senior notes due 2031 are being offered.
- €500,000,000 of 3.950% senior notes due 2034 are being offered.
- Underwriters Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Deutsche Bank AG (London Branch), Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Merrill Lynch International agreed to purchase the notes on a firm commitment basis.
- The notes are expected to be issued on or around May 21, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
- The Kraft Heinz Company guarantees the notes as Guarantor.
- The full underwriting agreement is filed as Exhibit 1.1 and incorporated by reference.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What securities are being offered?
Kraft Heinz Foods Company is offering €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.500% senior notes due 2031 and €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.950% senior notes due 2034, both denominated in euros.
Who is issuing the notes and who guarantees them?
Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a 100% owned operating subsidiary, is the Issuer. The Kraft Heinz Company is the Guarantor.
Who is underwriting the offering?
Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Merrill Lynch International act as representatives of the several underwriters, who agreed to purchase the notes on a firm commitment basis.
When are the notes expected to settle?
The notes are expected to be issued on or around May 21, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Where can investors find the full terms of the underwriting agreement?
The underwriting agreement is filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the Current Report and incorporated by reference. The filing states that its description is a summary qualified in its entirety by the agreement.
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