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Aquarian Holdings to Acquire Brighthouse in $4.1 Billion All-Cash Deal

A unit of Aquarian Capital LLC will acquire Brighthouse Financial Inc. in a $4.1 billion, all-cash transaction that will see the life and annuity carrier operated as a standalone entity. . . .

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