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Bill48

05/07/16 4:08 PM

#450690 RE: wamutrader #450681

Acquisition by Washington Mutual[edit]
In early 1997 California thrift H. F. Ahmanson & Co. launched a hostile takeover bid for the company, but Washington Mutual's friendly offer won out later that year. Ironically, in 1998 Washington Mutual acquired Ahmanson for $10 billion. In 2008, it became part of JPMorgan Chase