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VISA INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 12, 2026)

Reports
Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed February 12, 2026
Period End
February 3, 2026
Security
V
In the record · 2016–202610-K1010-Q338-K158

V filed 10 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 158 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Deal closed8-K · Jun ’16Jun ’16
  2. Leadership change8-K · Nov ’19Nov ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Apr ’22Apr ’22
  4. Material agreement8-K · May ’24May ’24

01—Abstract

Summary

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

Visa Inc. (V) has announced the successful issuance of $3.15 billiona in senior notes across four tranches, with maturities ranging from 2029 to 2036.

The offering comprises $900 millionb of 3.800% Senior Notes due 2029, $750 million of 4.100% Senior Notes due 2031, $700 million of 4.400% Senior Notes due 2033, and $650 million of 4.700% Senior Notes due 2036. These notes are unsecured obligations of the company and were issued under its existing shelf registration statement.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Visa Inc. raised a total of $3.15 billion through the issuance of senior notes.
  2. The notes are structured into four series with varying maturities: 2029, 2031, 2033, and 2036.
  3. Coupon rates range from 3.800% for the 2029 notes to 4.700% for the 2036 notes.
  4. The offering was conducted under Visa's automatic shelf registration statement, indicating a streamlined process.
  5. The notes are unsecured obligations of Visa Inc., backed by the company's general creditworthiness.
  6. The issuance includes customary optional redemption provisions, allowing Visa to redeem the notes under specific conditions, including make-whole calls and par calls.
  7. Interest payments on all notes will be made semi-annually.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the purpose of this debt issuance?

    The filing does not explicitly state the purpose of the debt issuance. However, such issuances are typically used for general corporate purposes, which can include funding operations, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions, share repurchases, or refinancing existing debt.

  2. What are the implications of these notes being unsecured obligations?

    As unsecured obligations, these notes are not backed by specific collateral. This means that in the event of a default or bankruptcy, noteholders would be general creditors of Visa Inc. and would stand behind any secured creditors in terms of repayment priority.

  3. What is a 'make-whole call' and how does it affect investors?

    A make-whole call is a provision that allows the issuer to redeem the debt before its maturity date by paying the principal amount plus a premium or an amount that compensates investors for the loss of future interest payments. This can be beneficial for Visa if interest rates fall, allowing them to refinance at a lower cost, but it limits potential upside for investors if rates decline significantly.

  4. How does the pricing of these notes compare to current market conditions?

    The filing provides the public offering prices (close to par) and coupon rates, but a full analysis of their competitiveness would require comparing them against prevailing market interest rates for similarly rated debt at the time of issuance. The coupon rates reflect Visa's credit quality and the prevailing interest rate environment for debt of these maturities in early February 2026.

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