Aviva, Direct Line

Direct Line Says Aviva’s $4.16 Billion Takeover Approach Substantially Undervalues Company
Direct Line Insurance Group said it rejected the 3.28 billion pounds ($4.16 billion) takeover approach from insurer and asset manager Aviva as it substantially undervalued the company. Describing the approach as highly opportunistic,
Direct Line shares surge 42% on rejection of Aviva’s $4.2 billion takeover offer
Direct Line’s shares surged as investor’s hoped the rejection might pave the way for a second takeover bid from the U.K.’s largest insurance company
Goldman Switches Sides on Aviva’s £3 Billion Direct Line Bid
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has switched sides to advise Aviva Plc on its £3.3 billion ($4.2 billion) takeover bid for Direct Line Insurance Group Plc, only eight months after helping the target successfully defend against another suitor.
Aviva goes direct to Direct Line shareholders
Direct Line’s new boss, Adam Winslow, is a former executive at Aviva and the two insurers have large shareholders in common such as Schroders and Redwheel.
Aviva purchase of Direct Line 'to push up prices'
James Daley is concerned the takeover will reduce competition and lead to even higher insurance premiums, which have rocketed in recent years.
Goldman switches to Aviva in Direct Line battle
Goldman Sachs is advising Aviva on its bid for Direct Line just eight months after helping its target fend off a bid from Belgian firm Ageas.
What next in Aviva’s bid for Direct Line?
Aviva, the £13bn UK insurance behemoth whose roots can be traced back to the late 17th century, is pursuing the younger, smaller Direct Line Group: a household name best known for motor cover and its marketing mascot — a red phone on wheels.
Aviva launches £3.4bn takeover bid for Direct Line to create car insurance giant
Aviva has launched a £3.4bn takeover bid for rival Direct Line in a tie-up that would create one of Britain’s largest car ...
Direct Line founder Sir Peter Wood says Aviva must raise its offer
Direct Line rejected Aviva's £3.3billion bid, whereby shareholders would receive £1.12p a share in cash and 0.28 of a new ...
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Aviva ‘contacts DLG shareholders’ as ‘hostile takeover’ looms
Aviva has contacted shareholders in Direct Line Group (DLG) to convince them to reconsider its takeover offer. That was ...
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Cuteness overload! Rugby kids steal their dad's spotlight as Ireland beat Australia at the Aviva
The Irish rugby team did the country proud on Saturday when they beat Australia but they may have to vie for the spotlight ...
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Aviva Investors fined over ESG breaches
Regulator CSSF found that the funds did not adequately follow the investment strategy outlined in the prospectus ...
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Aviva Canada donates $500,000 to tackle food insecurity and inequality
Aviva Canada has announced a $500,000 contribution to support initiatives addressing food insecurity and promoting diversity, ...
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Aviva, NatWest Group enter protection partnership
The latest move is an extension of the existing relationship between NatWest Group and AIG Life, now under Aviva's ownership.
Ireland skipper Caelan Doris credits ‘top class’ Australia attack after Andy Farrell’s side nick win at Aviva Stadium
IRELAND captain Caelan Doris hailed Joe Schmidt’s Australia side after Andy Farrell’s side won a close contest at Aviva ...