Feb 9 (Reuters) - Challenger Ltd CGF.AX:
RESPONSE TO SPECULATION ON ACQUISITION OF PEPPER MONEY,PPM
CHALLENGER WOULD HOLD NO MORE THAN 25% OF TOTAL PEPPER MONEY SHARES
CHALLENGER CONFIRMS DISCUSSIONS WITH PEPPER GROUP
CHALLENGER WILL NOT RAISE EQUITY FOR DEAL
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