LSEG Announces $3.5 Billion Acquisition of Credit Platform Octus and Raises 2026 Outlook

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the credit platform Octus for $3.5 billion. This acquisition is part of LSEG's strategic expansion in data and analytics within the credit markets. Additionally, the company has raised its financial outlook for the 2026 fiscal year following this announcement.