(July 25) – Trimark Financial Corp. shareholders approved the proposed merger with Amvescap plc last night.

The deal was approved by approximately 99.9% of Trimark’s shareholders. Amvescap shareholders approved the deal last week. The deal still requires approval from the Superior Court of Justice (Ontario), to be sought on July 26, before the deal is final. Trimark expects that the deal will close on August 1.

It expects to announce on July 26 and July 27 that the court has approved the deal, and the final mix of cash, shares and debentures that will be exchanged for Trimark shares.
-IE Staff