Aflac Inc. agrees to acquire Florida-based dental and vision benefits provider


Columbus, Ga.-based Aflac Inc. (NYSE: AFL) has reached an agreement to acquire a Florida-based dental and vision benefits provider.

Tampa-based Argus Holdings LLC and its subsidiary Argus Dental & Vision Inc. serves nearly 1 million members, providing benefits management services to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program carriers. It also offers group and individual dental and vision plans to employers and individuals.

The transaction is expected to close in fourth…

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