From Pulse 2.0 · Amit Chowdhry · · 1m
LSEG Acquires Octus For $3.535 Billion
LSEG buys Octus for $3.535 billion to boost credit data services.
In brief
LSEG buys Octus for $3.535 billion to boost credit data services. LSEG acquires Octus for $3.535 billion to expand credit intelligence across public and private markets. Originally reported by Pulse 2.0.
LSEG Acquires Octus
LSEG enters agreement to acquire Octus for $3.535 billion from Permira and management.
Octus Provides Credit Intelligence
Octus serves financial institutions and investors in private, illiquid, and distressed credit markets.
Octus Revenue and Growth
Octus expects over $300 million revenue in 2026 with double-digit growth and 40% adjusted EBITDA margin.
LSEG's Fixed Income Products
LSEG integrates Octus with fixed income products like International Financing Review and Yield Book.
Market Expansion Goals
LSEG aims to cover public and private credit markets with integrated data and analytics.
Acquisition Impact
LSEG expects immediate revenue growth and neutral earnings per share impact in first year post-acquisition.
Acquisition Timeline
Acquisition closes in first half of 2027 after regulatory approval.
What it means
LSEG acquires Octus for $3.535 billion to expand credit intelligence across public and private markets.
