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Canadians ‘a stalking horse’ for Suncorp bid

Balance shifts in takeover battle for insurer Tower.

Tim Hunter
Thu, 16 Mar 2017

Fairfax Financial’s takeover bid for insurer Tower is in jeopardy after rival Suncorp reached a 20% stake buying Tower shares on market, says a market source.

Tower directors have backed an offer of $1.17 a share from Canada-based Fairfax and the deal requires approval from 75% of votes cast by

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Tim Hunter
Thu, 16 Mar 2017
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Canadians ‘a stalking horse’ for Suncorp bid
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