JBARF Julius Baer Gruppe AG (PK)

Swiss money manager Julius Baer Holding AG (BAER.VX) is nearing a deal to buy Bank of America Corp.'s (BAC) Merrill Lynch international wealth management business, according to media reports early Friday.

A deal, for the non-U.S. arm of the Merrill Lynch business, could be announced as soon as Monday, CNBC's Kate Kelly reported. Bloomberg News, on its website, also reported that a deal could be unveiled Monday, citing two people familiar with the matter. A spokesmen for Julius Baer and Merrill Lynch wealth management both declined comment to Bloomberg.

Full story at: www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-10/julius-baer-said-near-deal-to-buy-merrill-non-u-s-wealth-units.html; and www.cnbc.com

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