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UBS to acquire Credit Suisse for $3 billion in deal supported by Swiss government

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Deal aims to secure financial stability and protect Swiss economy

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Credit Suisse agreed to discounted buyout offer from UBS

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UBS initial bid for Credit Suisse was significantly lower than the market value

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Merger projected to result in cost reductions of over $8 billion per year by 2027, but may result in job cuts