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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Sep 20, 2022)

Filed September 20, 2022For Securities:AIG

Summary

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. (AIG) has filed an 8-K detailing material definitive agreements related to the initial public offering (IPO) of its majority-owned subsidiary, Corebridge Financial, Inc. (Corebridge). The filing outlines the key agreements entered into on September 14, 2022, including the Underwriting Agreement, Separation Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement, Transition Services Agreement, Intellectual Property and Trademark Agreements, Employee Matters Agreement, and Tax Matters Agreement. These agreements govern the terms of Corebridge's IPO and the ongoing relationship between AIG and Corebridge post-IPO. The Underwriting Agreement details the sale of 80 million Corebridge shares by AIG to underwriters at $21.00 per share, raising approximately $1.61 billion before expenses. The Separation Agreement is comprehensive, defining the operational, governance, and financial separation of Corebridge from AIG, including AIG's rights regarding Corebridge's board composition, key business decisions, and financial reporting. The other agreements cover critical aspects such as trademark licensing, transition services, employee matters, and tax responsibilities, ensuring a structured separation and continued operational support where necessary.

Key Highlights

  • 1AIG sold 80 million shares of Corebridge Financial, Inc. in its IPO at $21.00 per share, generating approximately $1.61 billion in proceeds before expenses.
  • 2A comprehensive Separation Agreement has been established to govern the post-IPO relationship between AIG and Corebridge, outlining asset/liability allocation, corporate governance, and AIG's ongoing influence.
  • 3AIG retains significant control rights over Corebridge's board composition and key business decisions, proportionate to its ownership stake.
  • 4A Trademark License Agreement allows Corebridge to use the 'AIG' trademark for 18 months (extendable) for its insurance and financial services business.
  • 5A Transition Services Agreement is in place for AIG to provide various services to Corebridge (e.g., IT, finance, HR) for an anticipated completion by the end of 2023.
  • 6A Registration Rights Agreement grants AIG and its permitted transferees the ability to require Corebridge to register its shares for resale.
  • 7Kevin Hogan has stepped down as EVP and CEO, Life and Retirement, AIG, effective with the completion of the Corebridge IPO.

Frequently Asked Questions

AIG sold 80,000,000 shares of Corebridge Common Stock to underwriters at $21.00 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds to AIG, before expenses, of approximately $1,612,800,000.

The Separation Agreement governs the relationship between AIG and Corebridge after the IPO. It details the allocation of assets and liabilities, Corebridge's corporate governance (including AIG's rights to designate directors), information sharing, and AIG's consent rights over certain Corebridge business activities.

Yes, AIG granted Corebridge a non-exclusive license to use the 'AIG' trademark for insurance and financial services for an initial period of 18 months from the effective date of the Separation Agreement, with potential for extension.

Through the Transition Services Agreement, AIG will continue to provide various services to Corebridge, including IT, finance, tax, risk management, legal, HR, and marketing services. Most of these services are expected to conclude by the end of 2023.