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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 5, 2012)

Filed October 5, 2012For Securities:AIG

Summary

On October 5, 2012, American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced a significant amendment to its credit facilities through the First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. This new agreement effectively increases AIG's total committed credit line to $4.0 billion, up from $3.0 billion under the previous agreement. This expansion provides AIG with greater financial flexibility for general corporate purposes and to support its insurance subsidiaries' reinsurance operations through letters of credit. The amendment also introduced several favorable terms for AIG, including an increase in both the revolving loan tranche and the letter of credit tranche to $2.0 billion each. Furthermore, the pricing for loans and fees associated with the credit facility have been adjusted, generally reflecting a reduction in costs for AIG. The company expects to utilize this enhanced credit facility as needed, underscoring its strategic approach to managing its liquidity and operational financing.

Key Highlights

  • 1AIG entered into a First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, increasing its total committed credit facility from $3.0 billion to $4.0 billion.
  • 2The new agreement features a $2.0 billion revolving loan tranche and a $2.0 billion tranche for letters of credit, each increased from $1.5 billion.
  • 3The total commitment under the Amended Credit Agreement can be further increased by up to $500 million to $4.5 billion under certain conditions.
  • 4Key pricing terms have been updated, including a shift from credit default swap spread to fixed annual rates for applicable interest and fees, generally resulting in lower costs for AIG.
  • 5The Amended Credit Agreement includes covenants requiring AIG to maintain a specified minimum consolidated net worth and limits on total consolidated debt to total consolidated capitalization.
  • 6In conjunction with the new agreement, AIG terminated its $1.5 billion 364-Day Credit Agreement, with no outstanding borrowings at the time of termination.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of the First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is to increase AIG's available credit and enhance its financial flexibility. This includes providing funds for general corporate purposes and supporting the reinsurance operations of its insurance subsidiaries through letters of credit.

The total committed credit facility has been increased from $3.0 billion under the Original Credit Agreement to $4.0 billion under the Amended Credit Agreement. There is also a provision allowing for an increase of up to $500 million, bringing the potential total to $4.5 billion.

The Amended Credit Agreement increases both the revolving loan tranche and the letter of credit tranche to $2.0 billion each. Pricing terms have been revised, moving from a credit default swap spread to fixed annual rates for applicable interest and commitment fees, and the commitment fee and letter of credit fee have been reduced. These changes generally reflect more favorable terms for AIG.

AIG terminated its $1.5 billion 364-Day Credit Agreement on October 5, 2012, concurrently with entering into the Amended Credit Agreement. There were no outstanding borrowings under the terminated agreement.