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AutoZone (AZO) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 14, 2026 reporting Item 2.03 (Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation). $850 million senior unsecured notes issued July 14, 2026, increasing AutoZone’s debt obligations.
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Item 2.03 · Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
- $850 million senior unsecured notes issued July 14, 2026, increasing AutoZone’s debt obligations
- Fixed 4.950% interest, payable semiannually beginning January 15, 2027
- Maturity July 15, 2031, implying scheduled refinancing or repayment requirement at that date
- Equal ranking with existing senior unsecured liabilities and customary restrictions on liens, asset sales, and mergers
- Optional redemption and change-of-control repurchase provisions provide financing flexibility and investor protection
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