Prosperity Life Group Acquires National Western Life Group in a $1.9 Billion Cash Merger
July 9, 2024
Prosperity Life Group company S. USA Life Insurance Company, Inc. (SUSA) acquired National Western Life Group, Inc. in an all-cash merger valued at approximately $1.9 billion. At closing, each share of National Western common stock was converted into the right to receive $500 in cash, with National Western surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of SUSA.
- Buyers
- Prosperity Life Group company S. USA Life Insurance Company, Inc. (SUSA), Prosperity Life Group
- Targets
- National Western Life Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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