London-listed Hiscox tops FTSE midcaps on takeover interest report
08/07/2024 12:28
** Shares of Lloyd's of London insurer Hiscox HSX.L up
13.8% at 1,271 pence
** Stock top gainer on FTSE midcap index .FTMC
** London-listed stock at its highest level since March 2020
** Insurance Insider reports Hiscox has attracted takeover
interest and could be set for sale
** Japanese insurance company Sompo 8630.T and Italian
insurance giant Generali GASI.MI are circling HSX, report
says, citing sources
** As of last close, stock up about 6% YTD
(Reporting by DhanushVignesh Babu in Bengaluru)
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