John Hancock Shareholders Approve Takeover By Manulife Financial

John Hancock Financial Services shareholders have approved the takeover by Manulife Financial Corp., leaving just regulatory approval in the way of creating the second largest North American insurer. Votes representing 69 percent of Hancock's shares were cast at the meeting

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John Hancock Financial Services shareholders have approved the takeover by Manulife Financial Corp., leaving just regulatory approval in the way of creating the second-largest North American insurer. Votes representing 69 percent of Hancock’s shares were cast at the meeting in Washington, with 95 per cent approving the $10.8 billion deal.

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