Four agencies cut AIG's ratings on Monday night, which exerted more pressure on the Federal Reserve to put together an emergency loan package to help the company meet anticipated demands from counterparties today for additional collateral prompted by the downgrades.
After a full day of negotiations, the Federal Reserve Board provided up to $85 billion in financing to the troubled carrier in return for nearly 80 percent equity in the firm.
As for the rating agency actions:
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