Deal worth $120 million
Transaction worth US$70 million
Special committee pursuing alternatives
Fahnestock agrees to buy units for $401 million
Deal aimed at growth not cost savings says D'Alessandro
Bid does not reflect value of company says Nield
Deal would create Canada's largest insurance company
London firm brings investment counseling expertise
Encourages Ottawa to proceed with co-operative banking legislation
$205 million deal expected to close January 1