Listing will help Prudential expand

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Prudential PLC's listing in the US will help the company expand its operations. The listing will enable Prudential to utilize its stock in order to purchase undervalued insurers in the US.

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AIG counterbid forces Prudential to change strategy

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American International Group Inc. has made a counterbid to acquire American General Corp. for approximately $24.6 billion (27.4 billion euros). The counterbid forces Prudential PLC to seek an alternative plan.

United Kingdom, Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Brief Article, American International Group Inc., AIG, American General Corp., AGC

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Big size of Aegon share issue surprises market participants

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Aegon NV launched a higher-than-expected share issue to raise capital for its acquisition of JC Penney Inc.'s direct-marketing operations. The share issue is valued at $1.5 billion (1.75 billion euros).

Netherlands, Direct Marketing Services, Direct Mail Advertising, Direct mail advertising services, Direct marketing, Marketing industry, J.C. Penney Corporation Inc., JCP, AEGON N.V.

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