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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has agreed to acquire a major interest in Kennedy Wilson, a real estate and investment firm. Under the terms of the transaction, Guardian will purchase $30 million of convertible subordinated debt in the company. When converted, the assets provide Guardian a 10 percent interest in the company, while Kennedy Wilson’s management retains a 54.1 percent ownership. De Guardiola Advisors Inc. acted as financial advisor to Guardian in the transaction.