Übernahme: LSEG verhandelt über Milliarden-Übernahme von Octus
Die London Stock Exchange Group will den US-Finanzdatenanbieter Octus für 3,5 Milliarden Dollar übernehmen. An der Börse kommen die Pläne schlecht an.
London's London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is in talks to buy US financial data provider Octus for approximately $3.5 billion, according to the company. LSEG confirmed the discussions on Tuesday with Octus' owner, investment firm Permira. However, a final agreement has not been reached, the company stated. The acquisition would complement LSEG's existing portfolio of bond and private market data and analysis, boosting the group's revenue growth immediately, the firm explained the interest.
Reaction among investors was mixed, with LSEG shares falling 4.7% in London. Octus supplies banks and investors with credit market information, focusing on companies facing financial difficulties. Permira acquired a majority stake in Octus for $1.3 billion in 2022, valuing the company at that time. According to a person familiar with the plans, the investor, who plans to sell Octus since last year, has also been in talks with other potential buyers.
By the end of the year, Octus is expected to generate an operating profit (EBITDA) of around $145 million, which is projected to rise to about $200 million the following year, a source said. LSEG is the largest customer of news agency Reuters.
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