Canopius swallows Omega for £164m

Omega bosses have agreed to a takeover by Canopius and will recommend the 67p a share cash offer in a deal worth £163.6m.

It is intended that the acquisition will be implemented by way of an amalgamation under the Bermuda Companies Act.

The total issued share capital of Omega is valued at approximately £163.9m. Last year

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