---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-085897"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LDOS"
cik: "0001336920"
company_name: "Leidos Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T22:06:03.800052+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Leidos issues $600M 4.1% notes due 2029 and $800M 5.0% notes due 2036 to fund ENTRUST

## Summary
- $600M aggregate principal of 4.100% senior notes due March 2029; $800M of 5.000% senior notes due March 2036.
- Net proceeds estimated at approximately $1.387B after underwriting discounts and expenses.
- Proceeds intended to fund portion of consideration for proposed acquisition of ENTRUST (KENE Parent, Inc.).
- Special mandatory redemption at 101% if ENTRUST acquisition not consummated by August 14, 2026 or issuer abandons deal.
- Notes are senior unsecured obligations guaranteed by Leidos Holdings; interest payable semi-annually starting Sept 15, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-085897
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LDOS
- cik: 0001336920
- company_name: Leidos Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1336920/000119312526085897/0001193125-26-085897-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1336920/000119312526085897/d39266d8k.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: 018d0bf2803324bd065ac3643252dd9bdacb9c14
  claim: Leidos Holdings, Inc. incurred senior notes of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.100% senior notes due 2029 with Citibank, N.A. at 4.100% maturing March 15, 2029.
  evidence_excerpt: On March 2, 2026, Leidos, Inc. (the “ Issuer ”), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos Holdings, Inc. (“ Leidos ”), issued and sold $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.100% senior notes due 2029 (the “ 2029 Notes ”)
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1336920/000119312526085897/0001193125-26-085897-index.htm
- claim_id: 76ff74f1e7a2a114c5061e94ab6cc094859602e5
  claim: Leidos Holdings, Inc. incurred senior notes of $800 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2036 with Citibank, N.A. at 5.000% maturing March 15, 2036.
  evidence_excerpt: On March 2, 2026, Leidos, Inc. (the “ Issuer ”), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos Holdings, Inc. (“ Leidos ”), issued and sold $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.100% senior notes due 2029 (the “ 2029 Notes ”) and $800 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2036 (the “ 2036 Notes ” and, collectively with the 2029 Notes, the “ Notes ” and, such offering, the “ Notes Offering ”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1336920/000119312526085897/0001193125-26-085897-index.htm
- claim_id: 8e3eea974d49167a3066b8b58dc4ab2fb535a16e
  claim: Leidos Holdings, Inc. entered into October 2020 Indenture with Citibank, N.A. valued at $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.100% senior notes due 2029 and $800 million aggregate p (effective 2026-03-02).
  evidence_excerpt: On March 2, 2026, Leidos, Inc. (the “ Issuer ”), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos Holdings, Inc. (“ Leidos ”), issued and sold $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.100% senior notes due 2029 (the “ 2029 Notes ”) and $800 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2036 (the “ 2036 Notes ” and, collectively with the 2029 Notes, the “ Notes ” and, such offering, the “ Notes Offering ”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1336920/000119312526085897/0001193125-26-085897-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.