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Genworth to move forward on $2.7B acquisition by Chinese company
Henrico County-based Genworth Financial Inc. announced Monday that it does not intend to exercise its right to terminate the $2.7 billion merger agreement with China-based Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd. as of Aug. 31. According to a statement from Genworth, the insurance company’s board of directors and management team determined that Oceanwide provided satisfactory information […]
Genworth Financial acquisition delayed again
The $2.7 billion acquisition of Henrico County-based Genworth Financial Inc. by China-based Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd. has been postponed — yet again — the companies announced Tuesday. The Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance reapproved the merger, and the companies agreed to a 15th waiver and agreement to each party’s right to terminate […]
Genworth Financial acquisition delayed again
The long-delayed $2.7 billion acquisition of Henrico County-based Genworth Financial Inc. by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd. has been postponed again. The Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance reapproved the merger and the companies agreed to a 14th waiver and agreement to each party’s right to terminate the proposed agreement. The latest waiver […]
Genworth Financial moves closer to acquisition
Henrico County-based Genworth Financial Inc. has cleared another regulatory hurdle in its long-delayed takeover bid by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Financial Services reapproved Oceanwide’s proposed acquisition of Genworth’s New York-based insurance company, Genworth Life Insurance Company of New York (GLICNY). In connection wi[...]
Genworth extends Chinese acquisition to March
Henrico County-based Fortune 500 insurance company Genworth Financial Inc. has extended the timeline for its long-delayed $2.7 billion takeover by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd. until March 31, the company announced Monday, marking the 13th time the agreement has been extended. On Dec. 12, Genworth sold its majority stake in its Canadian mortgage insurance […]
Genworth completes $1.8B sale of Canadian unit
Henrico County-based Genworth Financial Inc. has completed the sale of the majority stake in its Canadian mortgage insurance company. The sale of Genworth MI Canada Inc. to Brookfield Business Partners is part of Genworth’s effort to clear the way for its long-delayed takeover by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Brookfield paid $48.86 Canadian dollars (CAD) […]
