Articles by Denny Thomas and Kennix Chim

AIG Raises $17.9 Billion; Prices AIA IPO at Top of Range

AIA, the Asian life insurance arm of AIG, raised $17.9 billion by pricing its Hong Kong IPO at the top of its range, as investors piled into a company with a wide footprint across rapidly growing Asia. The pricing of …

Fund Orders for AIA IPO to Close Early on Strong Demand

American International Group Inc is set to close the institutional book for the $15 billion AIA Group IPO two days ahead of plan, amid signs the IPO has been swamped by orders from traditional funds and high-profile Chinese investors. A …

Poll Shows AIA IPO Price Seen Above Mid-point; Will Raise $19.8 Bn

The IPO of American International Group Inc’s Asian life insurance unit is set to command a valuation above the mid-point of an indicative range as attractive valuations draw in investors to the world’s second-largest float this year. Bailed out insurer …

AIA Warns Failed Prudential UK Deal Could Impact Business

AIA Group Ltd, which aims to raise about $15 billion through a Hong Kong listing, flagged a series of business risks including the collapsed bid from Prudential Plc as it launched the share offering on Tuesday. AIA, the Asian life …

AIA IPO Seeks up to $14.9 Bn

American International Group Inc (AIG) plans to raise up to $14.9 billion through an IPO of its Asian life insurance unit AIA Group Ltd, according to a document obtained by Reuters on Monday. The Hong Kong-based company plans to raise …

Sources Report AIG Secures Approval to List AIA on Hong Kong Exchange

American International Group Inc inched closer in its ambitious plan to list its Asian life insurance business, AIA Group Ltd, after securing approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters Tuesday. AIA’s …

Why AIG Omitted JP Morgan from Underwriters for Life Insurer IPO

American International Group Inc. turned down JPMorgan’s attempts to get in on the estimated $10 billion Hong Kong IPO of its Asian life insurance unit, sources involved with the deal said on Friday, in a snub partly stemming from soured …