NEW YORK, May 8 (Xinhua) -- American International Group reported Thursday a 7.81-billion-dollar net loss in the first quarter.

    The net loss was 7.81 billion U.S. dollars, or 3.09 dollars a share, versus net income of 4.13 billion dollars, or 1.58 dollars a share, a year earlier, the insurer said.

    The adjusted net loss in the latest quarter was 3.56 billion dollars, or 1.41 dollars a share.

    The company also announced plans to raise 12.5 billion dollars by selling new shares, equity-linked securities and fixed-income securities with a large equity component included.