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18 March 2024Insurance

Ageas said to strike unconvincing tone in Direct Line takeover bid

Belgian-French multinational insurer Ageas has proven to be a rather unconvincing suitor for UK rival Direct Line, with an indicative takeover bid and later sweetener well short of analyst and market hopes.

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