Friends Provident accepts £1.86bn Resolution deal

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Friends Provident's board has recommended shareholders accept the latest acquisition offer from Resolution.

The deal, which values Friends at £1.86bn, will see Trevor Matthews continue in his role as chief executive of the insurer. Existing Friends shareholders will receive 0.9 new Resolution shares p...

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