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Standard Life to Acquire Aegon UK for £2 Billion

4/15/2026

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  • Standard Life plc announced it will acquire Aegon UK plc for £2.0 billion, expanding its retirement market.
  • The deal will be funded with cash, debt, and a 15.3% share issue.
  • The acquisition positions Standard Life as the second-largest workplace pensions platform in the UK.
  • Aegon plans to use sale proceeds for debt reduction and share buybacks.
  • The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.