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Verisk Analytics (VRSK) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on February 23, 2026 reporting Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). $1.5B accelerated share repurchase launched via ASR agreements with HSBC and Wells Fargo; ~7.0M shares delivered at inception.
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Item 1.01 · Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- $1.5B accelerated share repurchase launched via ASR agreements with HSBC and Wells Fargo; ~7.0M shares delivered at inception
- Funded by $500M new 364-day term loan (SOFR +95bps), $750M drawn on existing revolver, and $250M cash on hand
- Term loan auto-terminates by Feb 25, 2026 if undrawn: extremely tight window signals buyback execution is imminent
- ~$1.0B remains available under existing repurchase authorization after this $1.5B ASR, indicating continued capital return capacity
- Final ASR settlement expected by Q3 2026; total shares repurchased determined by VWAP less discount: final count could exceed initial 7.0M shares
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- VRSK entered into Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) agreements, announced Feb 23, 2026
- ASR execution signals active return of capital to shareholders under existing repurchase program
- No dollar size or share count disclosed in this item: see Exhibit 99.1 press release for deal terms
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