According to Reuters, American Equity (AEL) approached by buyers

POTENTIAL DEAL DETAILS

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co (AEL), a U.S. provider of annuities and life insurance products, is exploring a sale after it attracted takeover interest, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Update(s):

May 23, 2018: American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (AEL) notes the recent market rumors and confirms that it is in preliminary discussions regarding a potential transaction.

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