27th Mar 2007 12:31
Aviva PLC27 March 2007 News release 27 March 2007 DELTA LLOYD ACQUIRES ERASMUS GROUP Aviva plc ("Aviva") announces that its Dutch business, Delta Lloyd Group hascompleted the acquisition of Erasmus Groep BV ("Erasmus") in Rotterdam,following receipt of the required regulatory, works councils and the relevantcompetition authority approvals. Aviva announced Delta Lloyd's planned acquisition of Erasmus on 8 February 2007and the acquisition will further strengthen Delta Lloyd's position in the Dutchinsurance market. The acquisition is effective retrospectively from 1 January 2007. -ends- Enquiries: MediaHayley Stimpson, director of external affairs +44 (0)20 7662 7544Sue Winston, head of group media relations +44 (0)20 7662 8221 Vanessa Rhodes, group media relations manager +44 (0)20 7662 2482 AnalystsCharles Barrows, investor relations director +44 (0)20 7662 8115Jessie Burrows, head of investor relations +44 (0)20 7662 2111 Notes to editors: Aviva • Aviva is one of the leading providers of life and pensions in Europe with substantial positions in other markets around the world, making it the world's fifth largest insurance group based on gross worldwide premiums at 31 December 2005 • Aviva's principal business activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance, with worldwide total sales of £41.5 billion and assets under management of £364 billion at 31 December 2006 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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