Anthem rescues deal with Cigna in Delaware court

Alex Wilts

16 February 2017

Wilmington, Delaware (Credit: iStock.com/DenisTangneyJr)

Anthem yesterday won its bid to temporarily stop Cigna from cancelling their merger agreement, a day after its acquiree had pulled the plug on the deal and filed a lawsuit seeking more than $14.8 billion from the health insurer.

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Anthem rescues deal with Cigna in Delaware court

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