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ALLSTATE CORP 8-K Report, Rights Modification (Dec 16, 2013)

Filed December 16, 2013For Securities:ALLALL-PJALL-PBALL-PHALL-PI

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by The Allstate Corporation (ALL) on December 16, 2013, primarily announces the closing of a public offering of 4,605,000 Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in shares of Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D. The issuance of this Preferred Stock introduces restrictions on Allstate's ability to declare or pay dividends on, or repurchase, its common stock or any securities ranking junior to or on parity with the Series D Preferred Stock if dividends on the Preferred Stock are not paid for a preceding dividend period. This action signifies a capital raise for Allstate, likely to strengthen its financial position or support future growth initiatives. The introduction of preferred stock with specific dividend and redemption terms is a key development for common shareholders to monitor, as it can impact the distribution of earnings and corporate flexibility. Investors should pay close attention to the terms outlined in the Certificate of Designations for Series D Preferred Stock.

Key Highlights

  • 1Allstate Corporation closed a public offering of 4,605,000 Depositary Shares representing interests in Series D Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.
  • 2The issuance of Series D Preferred Stock imposes restrictions on future dividend payments and share repurchases of common stock and junior/parity securities if preferred dividends are missed.
  • 3The Certificate of Designations for the Series D Preferred Stock was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on December 13, 2013, establishing its terms.
  • 4The offering was registered under a Form S-3 registration statement.
  • 5The filing includes the Deposit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as depositary, and forms of stock certificates and depositary receipts.
  • 6This action indicates a strategic move by Allstate to bolster its capital structure through preferred equity issuance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to report the closing of a public offering of Depositary Shares representing interests in Allstate's Series D Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock and to inform the public about the terms and implications of this new preferred stock issuance.

The issuance of Series D Preferred Stock introduces restrictions that could limit Allstate's ability to pay dividends on or repurchase its common stock if dividends on the Series D Preferred Stock are not paid. This means common shareholders' potential for dividends or share buybacks may be impacted by the company's performance and its ability to service the preferred stock obligations.

Depositary Shares are units of interest in the Series D Preferred Stock. Instead of directly owning fractions of a preferred share, investors purchase Depositary Shares, which represent a 1/1000th interest in a share of the Preferred Stock. This is a common structure for preferred stock offerings that can make them more accessible to a broader range of investors.

Investors can find detailed information about the Series D Preferred Stock in the Certificate of Designations, which was filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Form 8-K filing. The filing also incorporates by reference the Deposit Agreement and other related documents.