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Subsequent Events
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
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Capital Deployment Program
On July 23, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a $1.0 billion share repurchase program to be completed no later than December 31, 2015. Shares repurchased under the program may be made through a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or accelerated share repurchase transactions. Any such repurchases will be made from time to time subject to market and economic conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. Additionally on June 23, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a $0.10 per share dividend for stockholders of record on August 4, 2014, and payable on August 18, 2014.
The program described above does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares or continue a dividend for any fixed period, and may be suspended at any time at management’s discretion. 
Redemption of 7.50% Senior Secured Notes
On July 23, 2014, the Company gave irrevocable notice calling for the redemption of the $900 million principal amount of 7.50% senior secured notes due March 31, 2016 that remain outstanding at a redemption price of 103.75% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. These notes will be required to be redeemed on August 22, 2014.
Pension Prefunding
On July 23, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors approved plans to make supplemental contributions of up to $600 million to its defined benefit plans in 2014. These contributions would be above and beyond the $120 million minimum required contributions for 2014.
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Redemption of 7.50% Senior Secured Notes
On July 23, 2014, American gave irrevocable notice calling for the redemption of the $900 million principal amount of 7.50% senior secured notes due March 31, 2016 that remain outstanding at a redemption price of 103.75% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. These notes will be required to be redeemed on August 22, 2014.
Pension Prefunding
On July 23, 2014, AAG's Board of Directors approved plans to make supplemental contributions of up to $600 million to its defined benefit plans in 2014. These contributions would be above and beyond the $120 million minimum required contributions for 2014.