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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Feb 11, 2016)

Filed February 11, 2016For Securities:AIG

Summary

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced on February 11, 2016, that it has entered into Nomination Agreements with key shareholders, specifically the Icahn Parties (led by Carl Icahn) and the Paulson Parties (led by John Paulson). These agreements resolve potential proxy contests and aim to bring stability to the company's governance. Key terms of these agreements include the expansion of AIG's Board of Directors from fourteen to sixteen members immediately prior to the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The company will nominate John A. Paulson and Sam Merksamer as directors, representing the interests of these significant shareholders. The agreements also include standstill provisions, which limit the shareholders' ability to engage in proxy solicitations or other activist measures for a specified period, fostering a more collaborative environment.

Key Highlights

  • 1AIG entered into Nomination Agreements with Icahn Parties and Paulson Parties on February 11, 2016.
  • 2The size of AIG's Board of Directors will be increased from 14 to 16 members.
  • 3John A. Paulson and Sam Merksamer will be nominated as directors, representing the shareholder parties.
  • 4The new directors will be included on AIG's slate of nominees for the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • 5One designee will be appointed to each of the Board's committees.
  • 6Standstill obligations are in place for the shareholder parties, limiting proxy solicitations.
  • 7These agreements aim to resolve potential shareholder activism and promote board stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Nomination Agreements are intended to resolve potential shareholder activism and board disputes. By agreeing to nominate representatives from key shareholder groups (Icahn and Paulson), AIG aims to secure a more stable governance environment and avoid proxy contests.

The shareholder parties are the Icahn Parties, which include High River Limited Partnership, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Icahn Partners LP, and Carl C. Icahn, and the Paulson Parties, which include entities associated with Paulson & Co. Inc. and John A. Paulson.

The board will expand to 16 directors, with two new nominees, John A. Paulson and Sam Merksamer, representing significant shareholder interests. This suggests a shift towards incorporating external perspectives and potentially influencing strategic direction from these influential investors.

The standstill obligations generally prevent the shareholder parties from soliciting proxies or encouraging others to do so concerning AIG's annual meeting. These obligations typically expire on August 1, 2016, or 35 days after the designee ceases to be a board member, whichever is later.