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Chinatrust strikes deal to buy 30% of Nan Shan Life Insurance

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Taiwan's Chinatrust Financial Holdings will buy 30% of Nan Shan Life Insurance from the Primus-led consortium for $660 million.

Taipei-based financial services group Chinatrust Financial Holding Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hong Kong-based China Strategic Holdings to acquire a 30% stake in Taiwanese insurer Nan Shan Life Insurance for $660 million.

The deal comes just weeks after a consortium comprising China Strategic and Primus Financial Holdings bought Nan Shan in a competitive auction in early October. Primus Financial is private equity-backed and was To continue reading this article, subscribe now or call us now on +852 2122 5222.

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