Corporation dating from the 40s? (6-3,6)

I believe the answer is:

middle-age spread

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(Other definitions for middle-age spread that I've seen before include "Pot" , "Weight gain in later life" , "Weight problem for those growing older" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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