BNP Paribas Increases Stake in Belgian Insurer Ageas as Part of $3.5 Billion Deal

BNP Paribas’ stake in Ageas is to rise to 22.5% from 14.9% BNP ParibasBNP1.01%increase; green up pointing triangle will increase its stake in Belgian insurance group Ageas as part of a two-pronged deal valued at a combined 3 billion euros ($3.49 billion), the companies said Monday. The agreement will …