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Aon plc 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 13, 2012)

Filed December 13, 2012For Securities:AON

Summary

Aon plc (AON) filed an 8-K on December 12, 2012, reporting on the conclusion of an exchange offer for its subsidiary Aon Corporation's outstanding junior subordinated debentures. The company successfully issued $165,946,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Notes Due 2042 as part of this process. This issuance signifies a refinancing or restructuring of existing debt obligations. The filing details the creation of a direct financial obligation through the issuance of these new notes, governed by an Indenture dated December 12, 2012. A Registration Rights Agreement was also put in place to provide holders of the new notes with specific exchange and registration rights. The announcement of the final results of the Exchange Offer was made via a press release on the same date, which is also included as an exhibit.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aon plc issued $165,946,000 in new 4.250% Notes Due 2042.
  • 2The new notes were issued in connection with the expiration of an exchange offer for Aon Corporation's junior subordinated debentures.
  • 3A new Indenture governing the terms of the notes was established on December 12, 2012.
  • 4A Registration Rights Agreement was entered into, providing holders with exchange and registration rights for the new notes.
  • 5The filing includes the press release announcing the final results of the Exchange Offer.
  • 6This event represents a material debt issuance and a refinancing activity for Aon.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the successful issuance of new debt (4.250% Notes Due 2042) as part of the conclusion of an exchange offer for Aon Corporation's outstanding debentures. It signifies a material debt transaction and provides details on the new debt instruments and related agreements.

Aon plc issued $165,946,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Notes Due 2042. These notes are governed by an Indenture dated December 12, 2012, and holders have certain exchange and registration rights as detailed in a Registration Rights Agreement.

The Exchange Offer was an offer by Aon to holders of Aon Corporation's outstanding junior subordinated debentures to exchange them for the newly issued notes. The filing indicates that this offer has now expired.

The Registration Rights Agreement ensures that holders of the newly issued 4.250% Notes Due 2042 have certain rights, including the ability to exchange their notes or have them registered with regulatory bodies, which can facilitate their future trading or sale.