Chubb Ltd (NYSE:CB) has announced the sale of $1.3 billion in senior notes, according to a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The insurance giant disclosed on Wednesday that it had agreed to sell $700 million of 4.650% Senior Notes due in 2029 and $600 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due in 2034 in a public offering.
The 2034 notes are an additional issuance and will be consolidated with the $1 billion of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2034 that were previously issued on March 7, 2024. This will bring the total outstanding principal amount of the 2034 notes to $1.6 billion. Chubb Limited will fully and unconditionally guarantee the newly issued notes.
The underwriting agreement and terms agreement for the public offering were attached as exhibits to the 8-K filing, along with the form of officer's certificate establishing the notes and the form of the notes. Legal opinions related to the notes were also filed as exhibits.
This move by Chubb Ltd comes as part of its financial management strategies, allowing the company to raise capital for corporate expenses or potential strategic initiatives. The notes will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols CB/29A for the 2029 notes and CB/34 for the 2034 notes.
Investors and market watchers will likely monitor the performance of these notes as an indicator of the market's confidence in Chubb Ltd's financial stability and future prospects. The information for this report is solely based on the contents of the 8-K filing with the SEC.
In other recent news, Chubb Ltd has reported a significant rise in its second-quarter earnings for 2024, with core operating earnings per share increasing by 9.3% to $5.38. This was fueled by robust premium revenue growth across all regions and business segments, excellent underwriting results, and a substantial rise in investment income.
The insurance giant's balance sheet remains strong, with a book value exceeding $61 billion and an adjusted operating cash flow of $7.2 billion for the first half of the year.
Chubb Ltd also initiated a public offering of senior notes, aiming to sell $700 million worth of 4.650% Senior Notes due in 2029 and $600 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due in 2034. This move will increase the total outstanding 2034 Notes to $1.6 billion. Major financial institutions, including Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Securities, Barclays (LON:BARC) Capital Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., are involved in the underwriting process.
However, despite the encouraging earnings results, Citi has revised its outlook on Chubb, adjusting the price target to $275.00 from the previous $278.00, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. The firm cites underperformance, a deceleration in North America Commercial pricing, and some adverse auto liability reserve development as reasons for the adjustment. These are among the recent developments for Chubb Ltd.
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