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National Australia Bank Acquires MLC for $2.71 Billion

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National Australia Bank Ltd, a major financial institution, has agreed to acquire MLC Ltd, a significant earnings powerhouse, for $A4.56 billion ($US2.71 billion). This strategic move catapults the bank into the funds management major league. Investors have welcomed the deal, resulting in a marked increase in NAB's shares, while Lend Lease Corp Ltd, the vendor, will now focus on its global real estate funds management business and property development. Furthermore, the Malaysian government has expressed hopes that the finance industry's consolidation program will be completed before 2003. Additionally, the French insurance company Groupama-Gan has applied to enter the Chinese insurance market, marking a significant development in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • National Australia Bank Ltd has agreed to acquire MLC Ltd for $A4.56 billion ($US2.71 billion).
  • The acquisition positions NAB as a major player in the funds management sector.
  • Lend Lease Corp Ltd will focus on its global real estate funds management business and property development following the sale.
  • Malaysian Finance Minister Dr. Shafie Mohd Salleh expressed hope that the finance industry's consolidation program will be completed before 2003.
  • The program aims to merge banks, insurance companies, and stockbroking firms.
  • Southern Bank Bhd, American Home Assurance, and American International Assurance have signed a partnership agreement to offer insurance products in Malaysia.
  • Groupama-Gan, a French insurance company, has applied to enter the Chinese insurance market.
  • Groupama-Gan, founded in 1840, has operations in over 20 countries, making it a significant player in the global insurance market.

Statistics:

  • The acquisition price is $A4.56 billion ($US2.71 billion).
  • Lend Lease Corp Ltd's focus on global real estate funds management started after the sale.
  • The finance industry's consolidation program in Malaysia hopes to be completed before 2003.
  • Groupama-Gan was founded in 1840.
  • Groupama-Gan has operations in over 20 countries.

Sources:

  • "NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK BUYS LEND LEASE'S MLC FOR $2.71 BLN" by Asia Pulse, dated April 11, 2000.
  • "MALAYSIAN FINANCE INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION BEFORE 2003" by Asia Pulse, dated April 11, 2000.
  • "FRENCH GROUPAMA-GAN TO ENTER CHINESE INSURANCE MARKET" by Asia Pulse, dated April 11, 2000.

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