UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 19, 2004
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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Ohio |
1-13653 |
31-1544320 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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One East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH |
45202 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 513-579-2121
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Section 1 - Registrant's Business and Operations
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On November 19, 2004, a Credit Agreement was entered into among American Financial Group, Inc., the Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and several lenders. The Credit Agreement replaces AFG's $280 million bank line and provides for a $300 million, four-year credit facility with interest at rates ranging from 1% to 2% over LIBOR, based on AFG's credit rating.
Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
See Item 1.01 above. The replaced bank line consisted of two facilities: a 364-day revolving facility, extendable annually, for one-third of the total balance and a three-year revolving facility for the remaining two-thirds. Both facilities bore interest at rates ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% over LIBOR.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Financial statements of business acquired. Not applicable.
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Credit Agreement entered into among American Financial Group, Inc., the Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and several lenders. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. |
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Date: November 22, 2004 |
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By: Karl J. Grafe |
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Karl J. Grafe |
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Vice President |