11th Jan 2006 07:13
Aviva PLC11 January 2006 11 January 2006 AVIVA RESPONSE TO PRESS SPECULATION Aviva plc ("Aviva") notes press reports speculating on a takeover proposal forUS life insurer, AmerUs Group Co ("AmerUs"). Aviva confirms that it has not made such a proposal and no discussions withAmerUs are taking place. In line with its strategy for growth in the international long-term savingsmarket, Aviva continues to review value-driven inorganic growth opportunities inthe major global long term-savings markets. - ends - Enquiries: Media Hayley Stimpson, director of external affairs +44 (0)20 7662 7544 Rob Bailhache, Financial Dynamics +44 (0)20 7269 7200 Analysts Charles Barrows, investor relations director +44 (0)20 7662 8115 Nicole Marques, investor relations manager +44 (0)20 7662 8302 Notes to editors: • Aviva is the world's sixth-largest insurance group based on grossworld-wide premiums and market capitalisation (at 31 December 2004); it is oneof the leading providers of life and pensions in Europe and has substantialbusinesses in other markets around the world. • Aviva's main activities are long-term savings, fund management andgeneral insurance, with world-wide total income of £40 billion and assets undermanagement of £280 billion at 31 December 2004. • The Aviva media centre at www.aviva.com/media includes images, companyand product information and a news release archive. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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