American International Group (AIG) Tops Q1 EPS by 14c

American International Group (NYSE: AIG) reported Q1 EPS of $1.21, $0.14 better than the analyst estimate of $1.07.

“I am very pleased with AIG’s solid operating profits this quarter,” said Robert H. Benmosche, AIG President and Chief Executive Officer. “The earnings power of our business coupled with our customer strategy reinforce the strength of our foundation throughout our core insurance operations. I am encouraged by the positive momentum we’ve generated around the world, which has enabled us to become closer to, and better serve, our customers.

“These results reflect strong operating income across our insurance operations, as well as execution of our capital management strategy,” Mr. Benmosche continued. “We remain diligently focused on increasing operational efficiency, managing our expenses, and investing in technology; we continue to look at ways to simplify and make our organization more efficient to ensure that we are creating a company that will thrive well into the future.

“As we look to build upon the important work we have already done, we must continue to develop and grow our company so that it is more sustainable. We have made great strides in this transformation and in showing what we are capable of as a company, but we still have work to do. Above all else, we must operate and make sound business decisions as a company whose number one priority is to understand and provide for its customers.

“We also remain fully engaged with all of our regulators, including the Federal Reserve, and will continue to work closely with them to achieve our shared goal of making AIG a better, stronger company able to withstand whatever the future brings,” Mr. Benmosche concluded.

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