LSE Group confirms Octus talks and explains what it means for LSE Group stock
Published on 10/17/2026 at 10:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSTransaction status and dates
- On October 13, 2026, LSEG confirmed discussions with Permira regarding a potential Octus purchase.
- On October 14, 2026, Reuters reported an LSEG collaboration with NVIDIA on Tick History analysis.
- The next Xetra session is scheduled for October 19, 2026.
On October 13, 2026, London Stock Exchange Group plc confirmed in an LSEG announcement that it was discussing the potential purchase of Octus with Permira for approximately $3.5 billion. LSEG said no final agreement had been reached and that any transaction would require regulatory approval.
Market context: Market report FTSE 100.
The week in figures
The company announcements reviewed for the period were dated October 13, 2026, and October 14, 2026. LSEG’s October 13 announcement put the potential Octus consideration at approximately $3.5 billion.
Weekend trading
The next price is shown from the start of trading by the continuously updated real-time quote of LSE Group stock.
Chronology of the week
On October 13, 2026, LSEG confirmed discussions with Permira concerning Octus and stated that no final agreement had been reached. On October 14, 2026, Reuters reported that LSEG had partnered with NVIDIA to help financial institutions analyze historical market data faster. Reuters said LSEG’s Tick History covered about 110 trillion rows across 100 million instruments and more than 580 exchanges, trading venues and contributors.
Dates of the coming week
The next Xetra session is scheduled for October 19, 2026. LSEG’s potential Octus transaction remains subject to regulatory approval, according to the October 13 announcement.
