Why Did Markel Buy Alterra? Ask Tom Gayner Himself
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December 26, 2012 - 3:53pm
Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL) recently announced that it will acquire… Alterra for $31/share in stock and cash, a 34% premium to the trading price, or 1.05x current book. The deal is expected to close 1H13. The companies also detailed their SandyThe post Why Did Markel Buy Alterra? Ask Tom Gayner Himself appeared first on ValueWalk.
December 26, 2012 - 3:53pm
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