MONTREAL, Feb. 19, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Great-West Lifeco Inc., a subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada, issued a news release today entitled "Great-West Lifeco announces acquisition of Irish Life Group for $1.75 billion (€1.3 billion) and $1.25 billion subscription receipts offering for common stock", which is available on Lifeco's website at www.greatwestlifeco.com.
Power Financial Corporation, a subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada, also issued a news release today entitled "Power Financial Corporation - Investment in Great-West Lifeco", which is available on Power Financial's website at www.powerfinancial.com.
Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) is a diversified international management and holding company with interests in companies in the financial services, communications and other business sectors in North America, Europe and Asia.
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SOURCE: Power Corporation of Canada
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