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Leidos (LDOS) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 3, 2026 reporting Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement), Item 2.03 (Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation). Leidos raised $1.4B total ($600M at 4.10% due 2029; $800M at 5.00% due 2036) to fund the pending Entrust acquisition.
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Item 1.01 · Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- Leidos raised $1.4B total ($600M at 4.10% due 2029; $800M at 5.00% due 2036) to fund the pending Entrust acquisition
- Net proceeds ~$1,387M after underwriting discounts and expenses; senior unsecured, guaranteed by parent Leidos Holdings
- Acquisition target: ENTRUST (KENE Parent, Inc.), per Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 2026
- Special mandatory redemption at 101% of principal if Entrust deal not closed by August 14, 2026: deal-closing risk directly tied to noteholder protection
- Change-of-control trigger requires repurchase at 101% of principal; debt accelerates if 25%+ of noteholders demand upon event of default
Item 2.03 · Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
- Leidos, Inc. issued two tranches of senior notes: 4.100% Notes due 2029 and 5.000% Notes due 2036
- Notes priced February 19, 2026; settlement/closing March 2, 2026
- Underwriters: Citigroup, BofA Securities, and MUFG Securities Americas; major debt capital markets deal
- No deal size disclosed in this filing section; investors should reference the full indenture/underwriting agreement exhibits for principal amounts
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