Summary
Allstate Corporation (ALL) filed an 8-K report on December 23, 2013, to announce the closing of a public offering of its Series D Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The offering involved 795,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of the preferred stock. This issuance introduces restrictions on Allstate's ability to declare dividends on or acquire its common stock and other junior or parity securities if dividends on the Series D Preferred Stock are not paid for the preceding dividend period. This move signals a strategic capital-raising activity by Allstate, likely to strengthen its balance sheet or fund future operations. Investors should note that the preferred stock has a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share. The filing also incorporates by reference related documentation, including the Deposit Agreement and opinions from legal counsel.
Key Highlights
- 1Allstate Corporation closed a public offering of Series D Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (Depositary Shares) on December 23, 2013.
- 2The offering consisted of 795,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Series D Preferred Stock.
- 3The issuance of this preferred stock imposes restrictions on Allstate's ability to pay dividends on or acquire its common stock and other junior or parity securities if preferred stock dividends are not met.
- 4The Series D Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share.
- 5The transaction was registered under Allstate's Form S-3 registration statement (File No. 333-181059).
- 6The filing incorporates by reference the Certificate of Designations for the Preferred Stock, the Deposit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and legal opinions.