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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is acquiring Octus from Permira for $3.535 billion to expand its data offerings across public and private credit markets 47. The transaction aims to integrate Octus’s credit data and analytics into LSEG’s Data & Analytics division 4. LSEG expects the acquisition to generate $50 million in annual cost synergies by the end of the third year after closing 4.
LSEG will fund the purchase using existing cash and debt facilities 4. The deal values Octus at approximately 2.7 times the price Permira originally paid for the company 8. Octus currently provides data and workflow tools to over 3,000 institutional clients 4.
What to watch
A decision from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) would clarify the regulatory timeline in the company's home market. The completion of the EU antitrust review would satisfy requirements for European operations. A shareholder vote at Permira would confirm investor support for the divestment. An announcement from London Stock Exchange Group would signal the formal closing of the transaction.
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How we got here
LSEG and Permira announced a definitive agreement for the sale of Octus 45. This followed reports on 13 October 2026 that the two parties were in discussions regarding a potential $3.5 billion deal 110. LSEG identified the acquisition as a way to accelerate growth in its private markets data capabilities 48.
Permira acquired Octus before entering the current agreement to sell the provider to LSEG 17. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions 45.
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- 1money.usnews.com — LSEG in Talks to Buy Permira-Owned Octus Data Group for About $3.5 Billion
- 4lseg.com — LSEG to acquire Octus, creating market leader across public and private ...
- 5permira.com — Permira Agrees Sale of Octus to LSEG
- 7peprofessional.com — Permira Sells Octus to LSEG for $3.535 Billion
- 8ctol.digital — LSEG would pay 2.7 times Permira's price for Octus to fix its slowest ...
- 10reuters.com — EXCLUSIVE: LSEG in talks to buy Permira-owned Octus data group for ...
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1newest firstWhen we started following: LSEG enters talks to acquire Permira-owned Octus Data Group for $3.5 billion
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is in discussions to acquire Octus Data Group from Permira for approximately $3.5 billion 1. The potential transaction, reported on 13 October 2026, follows LSEG's efforts to expand its financial data offerings 1. Octus is a financial data provider currently owned by the private equity firm Permira 1. Neither LSEG nor Permira has issued a formal regulatory filing confirming a definitive agreement as of 13 October 2026 1.