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€950M 4.625% 2033 notes support IQVIA (NYSE: IQV) debt refinancing

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IQVIA Holdings Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary IQVIA Inc. issued €950,000,000 of 4.625% senior notes due 2033. These unsecured notes provide long-term euro-denominated funding. Interest is payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15, beginning December 15, 2026.

The notes mature on June 15, 2033, unless earlier repurchased or redeemed under their terms. IQVIA plans to use the net proceeds to refinance certain existing indebtedness and to pay related fees and expenses, effectively replacing older debt with this new issue.

The notes were issued under an Indenture dated June 11, 2026, among IQVIA Inc. as issuer, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as trustee, and certain subsidiaries as guarantors. The issuer may redeem the notes before maturity, including a make-whole premium before June 15, 2029, and thereafter at a redemption premium that declines from 2.313% to 0%.

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Notes principal amount €950,000,000 Gross proceeds from senior notes issuance
Coupon rate 4.625% per year Interest rate on senior notes
Maturity date June 15, 2033 Final maturity of the notes
First interest payment December 15, 2026 Start of semi-annual interest payments
Make-whole period end June 15, 2029 End of make-whole redemption period
Redemption premium range 2.313% to 0% Premium applicable after June 15, 2029
senior notes financial
"completed the issuance and sale of €950,000,000 in gross proceeds of 4.625% senior notes due 2033"
Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.
Indenture financial
"The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated June 11, 2026"
An indenture is a legal agreement between a company that borrows money by issuing bonds and the people who buy those bonds. It explains the rules the company must follow, like paying back the money and keeping certain financial promises. This document helps both sides understand their rights and responsibilities.
make-whole premium financial
"The Issuer may redeem the Notes prior to their final stated maturity, subject to a customary make-whole premium"
A make-whole premium is an extra payment a borrower must give bondholders when repaying debt early to compensate them for lost future interest; think of it as a lump-sum “catch-up” to leave lenders financially where they would have been if the loan had run its full term. It matters to investors because it affects how much they receive on early redemption and influences a company’s decision to refinance or repay debt, altering bond value and expected returns.
equity claw financial
"at any time prior to June 15, 2029 (subject to a customary “equity claw” redemption right)"
redemption premium financial
"and thereafter subject to a redemption premium declining from 2.313% to 0.000%"
An extra payment an investor receives when an issuer buys back a bond, preferred share or similar security before its scheduled end date. Think of it as a bonus for ending a long-term agreement early — the issuer pays more than the original face value to compensate the holder for lost future interest. It matters to investors because it changes the effective return, affects reinvestment options and alters the security’s valuation and risk profile.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2026

 

 

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-35907   27-1341991

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

2400 Ellis Road

Durham, North Carolina

   27703
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 998-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Title of Each Class

  

Trading
Symbol

  

Name of Each Exchange
on which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   “IQV”   New York Stock Exchange

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 

Item 1.01

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Notes Offering and Notes Indenture

On June 11, 2026, IQVIA Inc. (the “Issuer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of IQVIA Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), completed the issuance and sale of €950,000,000 in gross proceeds of 4.625% senior notes due 2033 (the “Notes”).

The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated June 11, 2026 (the “Indenture”), among the Issuer, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee of the Notes, and certain subsidiaries of the Issuer as guarantors.

The net proceeds from the Notes offering will be used to refinance certain of the Issuer’s existing indebtedness and to pay fees and expenses related to the Notes offering.

The Notes are unsecured obligations of the Issuer, will mature on June 15, 2033, unless earlier repurchased or redeemed in accordance with their terms, and will bear interest at the rate of 4.625% per year, with interest payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on December 15, 2026.

The Issuer may redeem the Notes prior to their final stated maturity, subject to a customary make-whole premium, at any time prior to June 15, 2029 (subject to a customary “equity claw” redemption right) and thereafter subject to a redemption premium declining from 2.313% to 0.000%.

The foregoing description of the Notes and the Indenture is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Indenture relating thereto, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 4.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 2.03

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

The information set forth above under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
No.

   

Description

4.1    Indenture, dated June 11, 2026, among IQVIA Inc., as Issuer, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee of the Notes and certain subsidiaries of the Issuer as guarantors.
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: June 11, 2026

 

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC.
By:  

/s/ Eric M. Sherbet

  Eric M. Sherbet
  Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What type of debt did IQVIA (IQV) issue in June 2026?

IQVIA issued €950,000,000 of 4.625% senior notes due 2033. These are unsecured obligations of IQVIA Inc., guaranteed by certain subsidiaries, providing long-term euro funding and replacing some existing indebtedness.

What is the interest rate and payment schedule on IQVIA’s new notes?

The notes carry a fixed 4.625% annual interest rate, paid semi-annually. Payments are due each June 15 and December 15, starting December 15, 2026, giving investors predictable cash flows over the life of the notes.

When do IQVIA’s €950 million senior notes mature?

The senior notes mature on June 15, 2033, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. This provides roughly seven years of term financing from issuance on June 11, 2026, supporting IQVIA’s longer-term capital structure planning.

How will IQVIA (IQV) use the proceeds from the notes offering?

IQVIA plans to use the net proceeds to refinance certain existing indebtedness and pay related fees and expenses. This essentially replaces older debt with the new 4.625% 2033 notes, rather than funding new projects or acquisitions.

Can IQVIA redeem the 4.625% notes before 2033 maturity?

Yes. IQVIA may redeem the notes before maturity, including a make-whole premium before June 15, 2029. After that date, the redemption premium declines from 2.313% to 0%, providing flexible early repayment options.

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