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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jun 19, 2014)

Filed June 19, 2014For Securities:AIG

Summary

On June 19, 2014, American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced the entry into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. This agreement significantly enhances AIG's financial flexibility by increasing its total commitment to $4.0 billion, with an option to extend it to $4.5 billion. This represents a substantial increase from the previous $2.0 billion commitment and extends the term to five years. The updated credit facility offers broader borrowing capabilities, including the ability to borrow in various foreign currencies such as Sterling, Euro, and Yen, which was not explicitly detailed in the previous agreement. These enhanced terms, including the fee structure tied to AIG's credit ratings, aim to provide AIG with greater resources for general corporate purposes and to support its insurance subsidiaries' reinsurance operations. The increased liquidity available under this agreement is a positive development for investors, signaling AIG's strengthened financial position and operational capacity.

Key Highlights

  • 1AIG entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on June 19, 2014.
  • 2The total commitment under the new credit agreement is $4.0 billion, a significant increase from the previous $2.0 billion.
  • 3The credit facility has a five-year term, extended from the previous four-year commitment.
  • 4The agreement allows for an increase in commitments by up to $500 million, potentially reaching $4.5 billion.
  • 5Borrowing is now permitted in Sterling, Euro, Yen, and other agreed-upon foreign currencies.
  • 6The interest rate and fees are linked to AIG's senior unsecured long-term debt credit ratings.
  • 7The credit agreement includes covenants such as minimum consolidated net worth and limits on total consolidated debt to capitalization.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is to provide AIG with increased financial flexibility. The proceeds can be used for general corporate purposes and to support the reinsurance operations of AIG's insurance subsidiaries. This updated agreement enhances AIG's access to capital and its ability to manage its financial obligations.

The new agreement significantly increases the total commitment from $2.0 billion to $4.0 billion (with a potential increase to $4.5 billion) and extends the term to five years. It also adds the flexibility to borrow in multiple foreign currencies and ties fees to AIG's credit ratings. These changes reflect an improved credit profile and greater operational needs.

AIG is required to maintain a specified minimum consolidated net worth and adhere to limits on its total consolidated debt relative to its total consolidated capitalization. The agreement also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants regarding liens, affiliate transactions, and fundamental changes.

As of June 19, 2014, approximately $53 million of letters of credit were outstanding, with no other borrowings. This leaves a total of approximately $3.947 billion available under the Second Amended Credit Agreement.