Hapvida to merge with Notre Dame Intermédica in a $9.6bn deal.

Hapvida, a health and dental care company, agreed to merge with Notre Dame Intermédica, a health insurance services provider, in a $9.6bn deal.For 1 share, Notre Dame shareholders will receive 5.2490 shares of Hapvida and $1.16 in cash. Upon completion, Hapvida will own 53.6% of the combined company.