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NYSE: UTL UNITIL CORP 8-K

Unitil issues $60M senior unsecured notes in two series to fund utilities and refinance debt

Filed September 29, 2026 · Period ending September 24, 2026 · ~1 min read

5 key changes 1 high relevance 2 sections

Key Changes

  • high

    Issued $27M of 5.42% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2031 and $33M of 5.79% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2036 in a private placement to institutional investors.

  • medium

    Net proceeds will be used for capital contributions to utility subsidiaries, refinancing existing debt, and general corporate purposes.

  • medium

    Notes contain customary covenants and events of default; may become immediately due and payable upon an event of default.

  • low

    Offered under Section 4(a)(2) exemption; notes are unregistered and subject to resale restrictions.

  • medium

    The arrangement is also reported as a direct financial obligation under Item 2.03, which incorporates the Item 1.01 disclosure by reference.

Summary

Unitil Corporation issued $60 million of senior unsecured notes in a private placement to institutional investors. The issuance consists of two series: $27 million of 5.42% notes due 2031 and $33 million of 5.79% notes due 2036. The company plans to use the net proceeds for capital contributions to its utility subsidiaries, refinancing existing debt, and general corporate purposes.

The notes contain customary representations, warranties, covenants, and events of default for a transaction of this type. Upon an event of default, the notes may become immediately due and payable. The notes were offered under the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, meaning they are not registered with the SEC and are subject to resale restrictions.

This is a routine financing transaction for a utility company, providing capital for regulated operations and debt management. The filing does not indicate any unusual terms or conditions that would raise concerns for investors.

Section-by-Section Diff

Event · Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation

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Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Item 2.03 — direct financial obligation (cross-ref) medium

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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The disclosure in Item 1.01 is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

The company also filed this under Item 2.03, which means it is reporting the arrangement as a direct financial obligation. The Item 2.03 text refers back to the Item 1.01 entry for the terms rather than restating them.

Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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Unitil issued $60M of senior unsecured notes in two series to fund utility subsidiaries, refinance debt, and general purposes.

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Added Private placement exemption low

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The Company offered the Notes principally to institutional investors in an offering made pursuant to the exemption from registration requirements under Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Act”).

The notes were offered in a private placement to institutional investors under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, meaning they are not registered with the SEC and are subject to resale restrictions.

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