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David Ellis
EUR 147.86 For Business Accounts Only

Corporate Action: IAG's Buyback Benefits Low/Nil Taxpayers and Superfunds in Pension Mode

Insurance Australia Group’s AUD 300 million off-market share buyback does not materially impact our fair value estimate of AUD 6.00 per share, nor does it affect our no-moat or high uncertainty ratings. Shareholders participating in the buyback must remember the buyback price will be lower than the market price by at least 4%, and potentially 14% below, and benefits must be judged in terms of selling on-market. We strongly suggest shareholders review the buyback booklet, which is available via t...
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Insurance Australia Group Limited

Insurance Australia Group is engaged in the underwriting of general insurance and related corporate services and investing activities. Co.'s business divisions are: Consumer, which includes short tail insurance such as motor vehicle and long tail insurance such as compulsory third party, as well as travel insurance, life insurance, income protection and funeral products; Business, which provides business and farm insurance, and workers' compensation services; New Zealand, a general insurance provider in New Zealand; Asia, which provides personal and commercial insurance products through local brands in Asia; and Corporate and other, which includes placement of Co.'s reinsurance program.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries and had approximately $185 billion in assets under advisement and management as of June 30, 2016.

We have operations in 27 countries.

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David Ellis

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