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Aon plc 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 18, 2014)

Filed August 18, 2014For Securities:AON

Summary

This 8-K filing from Aon plc, dated August 18, 2014, reports on an event that occurred on August 12, 2014: the company's entry into an Underwriting Agreement for the issuance and sale of $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 3.500% Senior Notes due 2024. These new notes will form a single series with previously issued notes of the same series and maturity, bringing the total outstanding of this series to $600,000,000. The net proceeds from this offering are expected to be approximately $344.5 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated expenses. Aon plc intends to use these proceeds for general corporate purposes. The filing also confirms the guarantee provided by Aon Corporation for these notes. Investors should note this is a debt offering to fund general corporate activities.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aon plc issued $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2024 on August 12, 2014.
  • 2These new notes form a single series with $250 million of the same notes issued on May 28, 2014, bringing the total for this series to $600 million.
  • 3The net proceeds from the offering are estimated to be $344.5 million.
  • 4The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes.
  • 5Aon Corporation provides a full and unconditional guarantee for these senior notes.
  • 6The filing includes the Underwriting Agreement and legal opinions as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is to report Aon plc's entry into an Underwriting Agreement for the issuance of $350 million in 3.500% Senior Notes due 2024, and to provide related documentation such as the agreement and legal opinions.

Aon plc expects to raise approximately $344.5 million in net proceeds from the sale of the $350 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2024, after accounting for underwriting discounts and offering expenses.

The company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes.

The notes are senior notes, and Aon Corporation provides a full and unconditional guarantee for them. The filing references the Indenture and form of note which would contain specific terms and covenants, but does not detail collateral in this 8-K.