---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000101199-24-000043"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UFCS"
cik: "0000101199"
company_name: "UNITED FIRE GROUP INC"
filed_at: "2024-06-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T05:47:08.076918+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# United Fire Group issues $70M senior notes at 9% due 2039 in private placement

## Summary
- $70M aggregate principal senior unsecured notes, 9% annual interest, due May 31, 2039.
- Notes placed with Ares Management Credit funds as lead investor; proceeds for growth and general corporate purposes.
- Interest payable quarterly starting Aug 31, 2024; no redemption before May 31, 2034 except change of control or default.
- Stonybrook Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor; Ares Alternative Credit team manages ~$36.5B AUM.
- Offering exempt from registration under Rule 144A/Reg S; not redeemable early without conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000101199-24-000043
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UFCS
- cik: 0000101199
- company_name: UNITED FIRE GROUP INC
- filed_at: 2024-06-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/101199/000010119924000043/0000101199-24-000043-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/101199/000010119924000043/ufcs-20240531.htm

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