Altshuler Denies Reading Contract, Questions Late-Night Meetings

Giora Altshuler, a former executive at Altshuler Shaham, has stated he did not read the acquisition contract and questioned the necessity of late-night meetings, implying he was not involved in the final stages of the deal. The acquisition of Altshuler Shaham by the Menora Mivtachim group is expected to lead to the rebranding and phasing out of the Altshuler Shaham brand within 18 months.

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