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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 8, 2013)

Filed March 8, 2013For Securities:AIG

Summary

This 8-K filing from American International Group, Inc. (AIG) on March 8, 2013, announces the company's decision to redeem all outstanding 7.70% Series A-5 Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2047. The redemption is scheduled for March 18, 2013, at which point AIG will pay holders the principal amount plus accrued interest. This action involves the repayment of $1.1 billion in aggregate principal amount of these debentures. For investors holding these specific debentures, this filing serves as official notification of the upcoming redemption. The redemption suggests AIG is managing its debt obligations, potentially seeking to reduce interest expenses or refinance at more favorable terms. Investors should note that the full details and official notice are provided separately by the trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon.

Key Highlights

  • 1AIG will redeem all outstanding 7.70% Series A-5 Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2047.
  • 2The redemption date is set for March 18, 2013.
  • 3The redemption price will be 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
  • 4As of March 7, 2013, there was $1.1 billion in aggregate principal amount of these debentures outstanding.
  • 5The announcement indicates AIG is actively managing its debt portfolio.
  • 6This action may lead to reduced interest expenses for AIG or refinancing opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce AIG's intention to redeem all of its outstanding 7.70% Series A-5 Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2047.

The debentures will be redeemed on March 18, 2013. Holders will receive 100% of the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date. Holders of record on March 15, 2013, will receive payment.

AIG is redeeming $1.1 billion in aggregate principal amount of these specific debentures.

Investors holding these debentures should refer to the official notice of redemption dated March 8, 2013, delivered by the trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon, for complete details. This 8-K filing serves as an announcement but not the formal notice.