M&A Deal Summary

Great-West Lifeco Acquires Irish Life Group

On July 18, 2013, Great-West Lifeco acquired insurance company Irish Life Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Great-West Lifeco’s 1st transaction in the Insurance sector.
  • This is Great-West Lifeco’s 1st transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-07-18
Target Irish Life Group
Sector Insurance
Buyer(s) Great-West Lifeco
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Irish Life Group

Dublin,, Ireland
Irish Life Group Ltd. provides risk protection, pensions, savings, and investment products for individual and group markets.

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Buyer

Great-West Lifeco

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1891
Sector Insurance
Employees33,500
Revenue 25.3B CAD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Great-West Lifeco is an international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and reinsurance businesses. Great-West Lifeco was incorporated in 1891 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.

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Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Insurance) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
Country (Ireland) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
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