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United Parcel Service 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 12, 2026)

Reports
Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed August 12, 2026
Period End
August 10, 2026
Security
UPS
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K111

UPS filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 111 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed August 12, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) announced on August 10, 2026, the execution of an Underwriting Agreement to sell $1 billiona in aggregate principal amount of 4.850% Senior Notes due 2031.

This offering is structured to allocate a significant portion of the proceeds directly to the company's pension trusts. Specifically, $200 millionb principal amount of these Notes will be contributed to the UPS Retirement Plan Trust, and another $250 million will go to the Master Trust, which funds several defined benefit pension plans.

The net proceeds from the portion of the offering not allocated to the trusts will be used by UPS for general corporate purposes. Investors should note that UPS will not receive proceeds from the Notes that are directly transferred to the Trusts as part of this transaction.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. UPS to issue $1 billion in 4.850% Senior Notes due 2031.
  2. Significant portion of the Notes ($450 million) will be contributed to UPS's pension trusts.
  3. The UPS Retirement Plan Trust will receive $200 million principal amount.
  4. The Master Trust will receive $250 million principal amount to fund defined benefit pension plans.
  5. Net proceeds from the remaining Notes will be used for general corporate purposes.
  6. The offering is being conducted under an Underwriting Agreement dated August 10, 2026.
  7. The filing is for registration purposes and will be incorporated into a Form S-3.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the main purpose of this Form 8-K filing for UPS?

    This Form 8-K is primarily an "Other Events" filing to disclose the details of an Underwriting Agreement for the issuance of $1 billion in Senior Notes due 2031. It also serves to incorporate these details into UPS's existing Registration Statement on Form S-3.

  2. How much money is UPS raising through this note issuance?

    UPS is issuing a total of $1,000,000,000 (one billion dollars) principal amount of 4.850% Senior Notes due 2031. However, it's important to note that $450 million of these notes are earmarked for company pension trusts and UPS will not receive proceeds from that portion.

  3. What will UPS use the proceeds from this offering for?

    The net proceeds from the portion of the Notes that UPS receives will be used for general corporate purposes. UPS will not receive any proceeds from the $450 million principal amount of Notes that are directly allocated to its pension trusts as part of this transaction.

  4. What is the interest rate and maturity date of the new senior notes?

    The new senior notes carry a coupon rate of 4.850% and are due in 2031.

04—Continue

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