NEE Nextera Energy Inc - 8-K

Item 8.01 Other Events

On March 20, 2026, NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. (NEECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), sold $600 million principal amount of its Series Z Junior Subordinated Debentures due April 15, 2086 (Junior Subordinated Debentures). The Junior Subordinated Debentures bear interest at a rate of 6.50% per year, payable quarterly. NEECH, at its option, may redeem some or all of the Junior Subordinated Debentures beginning in April 2031.

The Junior Subordinated Debentures are guaranteed on a subordinated basis by NEE. The Junior Subordinated Debentures were registered under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Registration Statement Nos. 333-278184, 333-278184-01 and 333-278184-02. In connection with the sale of the Junior Subordinated Debentures, this Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed to report certain documents as exhibits.

SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

Description

5(a)

Opinion and Consent, dated March 20, 2026, of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, counsel to NextEra Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., with respect to the Junior Subordinated Debentures

5(b) and 8

Opinion and Consent, dated March 20, 2026, of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, counsel to NextEra Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., with respect to the Junior Subordinated Debentures

101

Interactive data files for this Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)