American Optical scheme and Just complete £11m buy-in

Scheme was able to transact within three months of deciding to go to market

Holly Roach
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American Optical scheme and Just complete £11m buy-in

The American Optical UK (AOUK) Pension Scheme has completed an £11m buy-in with Just Group.

The scheme was able to transact within three months of deciding to go to market, and the deal has secured the members' liabilities in full. The trustee selected Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) as tra...

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