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AXA Financial Reiterates Commitment to Acquiring MONY Group Inc.

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AXA Financial's President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher "Kip" Condron, emphasized the company's intention to acquire The MONY Group Inc. despite speculation surrounding the deal's fate. Condron firmly stated that AXA Financial's offer of $31 per share is "full and fair" and that the company will not increase it. AXA Financial remains optimistic that MONY shareholders will approve the acquisition, which is contingent upon receiving all necessary regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • AXA Financial's offer of $31 per share for The MONY Group Inc. is considered "full and fair" and will not be increased.
  • The company remains optimistic that MONY shareholders will approve the acquisition.
  • The acquisition is contingent upon receiving all necessary regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions.
  • AXA Financial has approximately $472.2 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2003.
  • The MONY Group Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC on January 8, 2004 regarding the proposed acquisition.
  • Investors and security holders of MONY are urged to read the proxy statement carefully in its entirety before making any voting or investment decisions.

Statistics:

  • AXA Financial's assets under management: $472.2 billion (as of September 30, 2003)
  • Offer price for The MONY Group Inc.: $31 per share
  • Number of days since MONY filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC: 23 days (as of January 31, 2004)

Sources:

  • Mony Group Inc. (2004) "DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT." Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • AXA Financial (2003) "About AXA Financial." AXA Financial Website.
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (nofollow) http://www.sec.gov/.

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