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HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. 8-K Report (Oct 19, 2001)

Filed October 19, 2001For Securities:HIGHIG-PG

Summary

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) filed an 8-K report on October 19, 2001, disclosing the completion of a common stock offering. The company successfully sold 7,042,253 primary common shares through its sole underwriter, Salomon Smith Barney. This offering generated significant proceeds for The Hartford, with the company receiving $56.82 per share, after an underwriting discount of $0.18 per share. The total aggregate proceeds before expenses amounted to approximately $400.1 million. This capital infusion is a key event for investors, indicating the company's strategy to raise funds for its operations or future investments.

Key Highlights

  • 1The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. announced a common stock offering.
  • 27,042,253 primary common shares were offered.
  • 3Salomon Smith Barney acted as the sole underwriter for the transaction.
  • 4The company sold shares at a purchase price of $57.00 per share.
  • 5An underwriting discount of $0.18 per share was applied.
  • 6The Hartford received net proceeds of $56.82 per share.
  • 7Total aggregate proceeds before expenses were approximately $400.1 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing does not explicitly state the purpose of the stock offering. However, raising approximately $400.1 million in capital typically suggests the company intends to use these funds for general corporate purposes, potential acquisitions, debt repayment, or to strengthen its capital base for future growth.

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. raised approximately $400.1 million in aggregate proceeds before expenses from the sale of 7,042,253 common shares.

After deducting the underwriting discount of $0.18 per share from the offering price of $57.00, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. received a net amount of $56.82 per share.

Investors can obtain a written prospectus from the sole underwriter, Salomon Smith Barney Inc., located at 390 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013. The prospectus would contain more comprehensive details about the offering, its terms, and risks.