Canada Life - Great West Offer

For those of you that have hung onto your CL shares and are contemplating the Great West offer. I'm just looking for a consensus on the best approach. Take the cash, accept the new GW shares or split 50/50?

I'm inclined to accept the shares to keep a balanced portfolio but haven't found any clear info on the prospects for the new conglomerate.

BTW I'm clear on capital gains tax implications and realise that personal situations can dictate what people do, just looking to see if there's a consensus out there?

Your help as always is much appreciated

might be of interest.

Does anyone know what the difference is in electing for Common Shares or (non-cumulative)Preferential E or Preferential F Shares?

This was asked before but I don't think that anybody was able to answer it. I'd recommend that you contact Canada Life and/or their registrars for clarification.

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See Jill Kirby item on last Sunday's Times where she gives a bit of info on this
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