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): June 18,
1997
AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Indiana 1-6155 35-0416090
(State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification
Incorporation) No.)
601 N.W. Second Street,
Evansville, IN 47708
(Address of Principal
Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (812)
424-8031
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Item 5. Other Events.
On June 18, 1997, Moody's Investors Service, Inc. announced
that it had lowered the senior unsecured debt rating of
American General Finance Corporation to A2 from A1.
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly
authorized.
AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION
Dated: June 19, 1997 By: /s/ GEORGE W. SCHMIDT
George W. Schmidt
Controller and Assistant Secretary
