Direct Line shares close up 25% after Ageas confirms takeover bid

Shares in Direct Line Group leapt in trading on Wednesday to close 25 percent higher as investors reacted to news that the London-listed motor insurer had received a takeover approach from rival Ageas valuing the firm at almost £3.1bn ($3.9bn).

 

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