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Merger would have been largest of year and created a $140bn healthcare insurer
Any combination would likely encounter tough antitrust scrutiny
Acquisition set to deliver multibillion profit for private equity investor Warburg Pincus
US group says acquisition will expand region’s share of its global portfolio to 20%
The fallout from Anthem and Cigna’s failed merger has revealed the hidden forces guiding mega M&A
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The pressure is on for US life insurers to seek new sources of growth
Companies confirm takeover that will expand buyer’s non-medical insurance offerings
Takeover to provide cash injection to debt-laden insurer
Insurer emerges as frontrunner over MetLife and Sun Life Financial
Republican and Democratic senators accuse industry intermediaries of harming consumers
Insurer issues disappointing earnings outlook, shares slip
Companies can fight off activists with good arguments
Veteran activist’s unhappiness comes from his experience as a customer
Activist investor attempts to derail $60bn health insurance deal
Takeda’s offer to pay $65bn for Shire comes amid a rush of M&A deals in healthcare
More than half of acquisitions in the first quarter were worth in excess of $5bn
Takeover of pharmacy benefits manager to provide clout when buying drugs and services
US insurer’s decision to buy healthcare manager is an odd one
Purchase comes as one-time rivals buy each other to better cope with spiralling costs
More companies recognise the quality of digital courses — but not everyone is convinced
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