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London Stock Exchange owner in talks to buy credit specialist Octus
The London Stock Exchange’s owner is in talks to buy Octus, a credit specialist.
The talks involve two financial businesses, but no details of a possible deal are available.
The information provided does not say where Octus is based or describe its work in more detail.
The talks are about a potential acquisition, not a confirmed purchase.
No price, timetable or terms have been stated.
Whether the deal will proceed is not known.
The owner of the London Stock Exchange is in talks to buy credit specialist Octus.
The available article text does not provide details about the proposed deal.
- Who
- The owner of the London Stock Exchange and credit specialist Octus.
- What
- They are in talks about a possible acquisition of Octus.
- When
- The article was published on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Buyer
- Owner of the London Stock Exchange
- Target
- Octus
- Proposed deal
- Acquisition talks
- Published
- 13 October 2026
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