A.M. Best Assigns Debt Rating to American Financial Group, Inc.’s Forthcoming Subordinated Debentures
18 9월 2014 - 4:54AM
Business Wire
A.M. Best has assigned a debt rating of “bbb+” to the
forthcoming 40-year, $150 million 6.25% subordinated debentures of
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (Cincinnati, OH)
(NYSE:AFG). The assigned outlook is stable. AFG’s existing
financial strength, issuer credit and debt ratings remain
unchanged. (Please see A.M. Best’s press release dated February 21,
2014 for more detail on the ratings of AFG and its operating
subsidiaries.)
A.M. Best anticipates the proceeds from this issuance will be
used for general corporate purposes, which may include stock
repurchases and/or the redemption of the existing $132 million, 7%
senior notes that become redeemable beginning on Sept. 30,
2015.
While AFG maintains financial leverage that is in line with its
current rating, the additional liquidity provided through access to
capital markets and lines of credit enhances the financial
flexibility of its operating subsidiaries.
The methodology used in determining these ratings is Best’s
Credit Rating Methodology, which provides a comprehensive
explanation of A.M. Best’s rating process and contains the
different rating criteria employed in the rating process. Best’s
Credit Rating Methodology can be found at
www.ambest.com/ratings/methodology.
A.M. Best Company is the world’s oldest and most
authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more
information, visit www.ambest.com.
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RESERVED.
A.M. Best Company, Inc.Gordon McLean, 908-439-2200,
ext. 5304Senior Financial
Analystgordon.mclean@ambest.comorJennifer Marshall,
908-439-2200, ext. 5327Assistant Vice
Presidentjennifer.marshall@ambest.comorChristopher Sharkey,
908-439-2200, ext. 5159Manager, Public
Relationschristopher.sharkey@ambest.comorJim Peavy,
908-439-2200, ext. 5655Assistant Vice President, Public
Relationsjames.peavy@ambest.com
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