Direct Line shares surge 42% on rejection of Aviva's $4.2 billion takeover offer
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Direct Line's shares surged 42% after rejecting Aviva's $4.2 billion takeover offer, as investors anticipate a potential second bid from the U.K.'s largest insurance company.
November 28, 2024 | 12:30 pm
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Aviva's $4.2 billion takeover offer for Direct Line was rejected, leading to a 42% surge in Direct Line's shares. This rejection may lead to a second bid from Aviva.
The rejection of Aviva's offer has not directly impacted Aviva's stock price in the short term, but it opens the possibility of a second bid, which could affect Aviva's financial strategy and stock price in the future.
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