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Goldman Switches Sides on Aviva’s £3 Billion Direct Line Bid
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2024-11-28GSGoldman SachsAlpha Vantage Newsm-and-a
Event summary
Goldman Sachs has switched from advising Direct Line to Aviva on Aviva's £3.3 billion takeover bid for Direct Line. This move comes only eight months after Goldman Sachs helped Direct Line successfully defend against a previous suitor. Direct Line has rejected Aviva's offer as "highly opportunistic" and declined further engagement.
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