Generali exploring various acquisition options in U.S. – source

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Bloomberg News said Italy’s biggest insurer has held informal talks on options ranging from a full acquisition of Guggenheim’s asset management business to a partnership or strategic investment, citing people familiar with the matter.

The source told Reuters Guggenheim may be among the dossiers that Generali had looked at.

Asked about Banca Generali, which the report said could be sold to investment bank Mediobanca (OTC:MDIBY) to raise cash for any deal, the person said there were no active talks between Generali and Mediobanca on Banca Generali now.