On April 17, 2017, Fidelity & Guaranty Life (“FGL”; NYSE: FGL), a majority owned subsidiary of HRG Group, Inc. (“HRG”; NYSE: HRG), filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (“FGL Form 8-K”) announcing updates on its review of strategic alternatives. More specifically, FGL announced that it had terminated its Merger Agreement with Anbang Insurance Group Co., Ltd. FGL also announced that its Board of Directors is continuing to evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value and has received interest from a number of parties. Interested parties should read FGL’s announcements and public filings regarding the foregoing and any related changes (if any) thereto.
Forward Looking Statements:
“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This document contains, and certain oral statements made by our representatives from time to time may contain, forward-looking statements, including those statements regarding FGL’s evaluation of strategic alternatives and any expected or anticipated benefits therefrom. There can be no assurance that FGL’s evaluation of strategic alternatives will result in a transaction, or that any transaction, if pursued, will be consummated. FGL’s evaluation of strategic alternatives may be terminated at any time with or without notice. Neither the HRG nor FGL intends to disclose any developments with respect to FGL's review process until such time that it determines otherwise in its sole discretion or as required by applicable law.
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