08 Dec 2000
ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ ceases talks with The Equitable Life Assurance Society
The Board of ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ announces that it has ceased discussions with The Equitable in connection with the potential acquisition of The Equitable by ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ. After detailed consideration, the Board of ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ has concluded that it is not in the interests of either its shareholders or policyholders to proceed with a transaction.
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Geraldine Davies
Director of Corporate Relations
020 7548 3911
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Rebecca Burrows
Director of Investor Relations
020 7548 3537