(April 27 – 14:00 ET) AGF Management Limited has announced that it does not have any exclusive arrangements with the principal shareholders of Trimark and will not give any assurance that AGF will make an offer for Trimark shares.

AGF has been the subject of media speculation as being the principal bidder for a controlling stake in Trimark Financial Corp. AIM Mutual Funds Inc. has also been discussed as a contender.

While Trimark has publically admitted that it is in discussions, no further news about a potential transaction has been released.
-IE Staff