CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NYSE:CNA) Files An 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive AgreementItem 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On August7, 2017, the registrant entered into an underwriting agreement (“Underwriting Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as representatives of the several underwriters listed on Schedule II thereto, relating to the offer and sale of $500 million aggregate principal amount of the registrant’s 3.450% notes due 2027 (the “Notes”). The Notes are being offered and sold to the registrant’s effective shelf registration statement on FormS-3 (File No.333-210531) and prospectus supplement, dated August7, 2017. The sale of the Notes is expected to close on August10, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions.
The foregoing descriptions of the Underwriting Agreement and the Notes are qualified in their entirety by reference to the complete terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement and the form of the Notes, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 1.1 and 4.1, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the opinion and consent of Scott Louis Weber, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, of the registrant relating to the legality of the Notes to be issued and sold in the offering is filed as Exhibit5.1 hereto.
Item 1.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
See ExhibitIndex.
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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CNA Financial Corporation |
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(Registrant) |
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Date:August9, 2017 |
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/s/ D. Craig Mense |
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(CNA FINANCIAL CORP ExhibitEX-1.1 2 a17-18958_3ex1d1.htm EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 CNA Financial Corporation $500,…To view the full exhibit click |
