Rivals poised as Friends Prov final merger details released

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Resolution and Friends Provident have released the final merger details to the stock exchange this morning, paving the way for a counter move from Pearl and Standard Life.

The publication of the proposed £8.5bn merger’s shareholder documentation is expected to trigger bids for Resolution from the rivals, either as a joint or separate offer. Copies of the Prospectus and Scheme Circular are available at www.friendsprovident.com/merger and the Prospectus and Class 1 Circular at www.resolutionplc.com, until the date of the proposed amalgamation – expected to be 29 November. The terms of the Friends Provident and Resolution merger are unchanged from the RNS announcement on 10 September. To comment on this story, contact: Hysni Kaso Reporter 0207 034 2681 H...

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