Northern Trust to Redeem All Series D Preferred and Depositary Shares
Aug 3, 2026, 4:55 PM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The redemption removes high-cost fixed obligations and quarterly dividends (Series D and depositary), likely boosting near-term earnings and free cash flow for common shareholders. The magnitude ($1.0B) is substantial, but the net effect depends on how the company funds the cash outlay; if funded with cash on hand, liquidity could be pressured but capital costs improve. Historically, such restructurings can lead to a modest re-rating of core earnings power, though execution risk remains if liquidity is constrained.
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Northern Trust will redeem all Series D preferred shares and 500,000 Depositary Shares on Oct 1, 2026, totaling about $1.0 billion. This eliminates ongoing Series D dividends and the depositary dividend burden (roughly $46 million annually), potentially boosting near-term earnings and common equity metrics, though funding impact on liquidity is not disclosed.
Northern Trust to redeem all Series D preferred shares and related Depositary Shares.
Redemption date set for Oct 1, 2026; Depositary Shares redeem at $1,000 each.
Series D will be canceled; no further dividends payable.
Record date for the quarterly dividend: Sept 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m. CT.
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