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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 18, 2006)

Filed October 18, 2006For Securities:AIG

Summary

On October 18, 2006, American International Group, Inc. (AIG) filed an 8-K report detailing a significant financing arrangement. The company entered into a Distribution Agreement on October 12, 2006, with a broad group of financial institutions acting as Agents. This agreement pertains to the issuance and sale of up to $25.14 billion in Medium-Term Notes across several series, including Series G, Series AIG-FP, and Series MP (Matched Investment Program). This filing indicates AIG's intent to access substantial capital through the debt markets. Investors should note that the large aggregate offering amount suggests a potential need for liquidity or funding for various corporate initiatives, acquisitions, or debt refinancing. The extensive list of Agents involved highlights the scale and complexity of this financing endeavor, involving major players in the investment banking industry.

Key Highlights

  • 1AIG entered into a Distribution Agreement on October 12, 2006.
  • 2The agreement is with a syndicate of financial institutions acting as Agents.
  • 3The purpose of the agreement is for the issuance and sale of Medium-Term Notes.
  • 4The aggregate initial offering price is up to $25,139,770,000.
  • 5The notes are offered under Series G, Series AIG-FP, and Series MP (Matched Investment Program).
  • 6This signifies a significant debt financing effort by AIG.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that AIG entered into a Distribution Agreement to issue and sell up to $25.14 billion in Medium-Term Notes.

AIG plans to raise an aggregate initial offering price of up to $25,139,770,000.

The agreement involves a large group of financial institutions acting as Agents, including AIG Financial Securities Corp., ABN AMRO Incorporated, Banc of America Securities LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman, Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, and UBS Securities LLC, among others.

AIG is offering Medium-Term Notes, Series G; Medium-Term Notes, Series AIG-FP; and Medium-Term Notes, Series MP (Matched Investment Program).