French bank BNP Paribas is considering a potential acquisition of Chinese conglomerate Fosun International's stake in Belgian insurer Ageas , Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
The lender's discussions on a possible purchase of Fosun's holding in Ageas might not lead to a transaction, the report said. BNP Paribas, Ageas and Fosun did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
Separately, Britain's Direct Line on Wednesday rejected a revised 3.17 billion pound ($4.04 billion) takeover bid from Ageas. ($1 = 0.7841 pounds)
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