Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) and China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd (Oceanwide) today announced they have agreed to a 10th waiver and agreement of each party's right to terminate the previously announced merger agreement. The 10th waiver and agreement extends the previous deadline of April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2019 in consideration of pending regulatory reviews.
The closing of the transaction remains subject to the receipt of regulatory approval in Canada. In addition, Oceanwide will need to receive clearance in China for currency conversion and the transfer of funds. Genworth and Oceanwide remain committed to satisfying the closing conditions under the merger agreement as soon as possible.
As previously announced, Genworth will hold a conference call on May 1, 2019 at 8 a.m. ET to discuss the results of the first quarter as well as provide an update on strategic objectives, including the pending transaction with Oceanwide.
About Genworth Financial Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 500 insurance holding company committed to helping families achieve the dream of homeownership and address the financial challenges of aging through its leadership positions in mortgage insurance and long term care insurance. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth traces its roots back to 1871 and became a public company in 2004. For more information, visit genworth.com.
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About Oceanwide Oceanwide is a privately held, family owned international financial holding group founded by LU Zhiqiang. Headquartered in Beijing, China, Oceanwide's well-established and diversified businesses include operations in financial services, energy, technology information services, culture and media, and real estate assets globally, including in the United States.
Oceanwide is the controlling shareholder of the Shenzhen-listed Oceanwide Holdings Co., Ltd. and Minsheng Holdings Co. Ltd.? the Hong Kong-listed China Oceanwide Holdings Limited and China Tonghai International Financial Limited (formerly known as Quam Limited)? the privately-held International Data Group, Minsheng Securities, Minsheng Trust, and Asia Pacific Property & Casualty Insurance? and it is the single largest shareholder of Australia-listed CuDECO Ltd. China Oceanwide also is a minority investor in Shanghai-listed China Minsheng Bank and Hong Kong-listed Legend Holdings. In the United States, Oceanwide has real estate investments in New York, California, and Hawaii. Businesses controlled by Oceanwide have more than 10,000 employees globally.
