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Jean Coutu in talks to be acquired by Metro

Jean Coutu in talks to be acquired by Metro

MONTREAL — The Jean Coutu Group is in advanced negotiations for a potential acquisition by food and drug retailer Metro Inc. Jean Coutu and Metro confirmed the discussions noontime on Wednesday after the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) said in the morning that trading of shares for both companies had been halted. Under