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: October 20, 1995
Date of earliest event reported: October 19, 1995
AMERICAN GENERAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 1-7981 74-0483432
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 522-1111
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Item 5. Other Events.
American General Corporation (the "company") and Independent
Insurance Group, Inc. ("Independent") issued a joint News Release dated
October 19, 1995, announcing the signing of a definitive agreement under
which the company will acquire Independent for a total consideration of
$362 million or $27.50 per share, subject to approval by Independent's
shareholders and requisite regulatory authorities.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
99 News Release dated October 19, 1995, announcing that the
company and Independent have signed a definitive agreement
under which the company will acquire Independent for a total
consideration of $362 million or $27.50 per share, subject
to approval by Independent's shareholders and requisite
regulatory authorities.
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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 CORPORATION
Dated: October 20, 1995 By: /s/ AUSTIN P. YOUNG
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99 News Release dated October 19, 1995, announcing that the company
and Independent have signed a definitive agreement under which the
company will acquire Independent for a total consideration of $362
million or $27.50 per share, subject to approval by Independent's
shareholders and requisite regulatory authorities.<PAGE>
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