09:19 AM EDT, 10/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) is in negotiations to acquire Octus in a deal that could value the credit platform at $3.5 billion, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The bourse operator's possible purchase of Octus from investment firm Permira is still under deliberation and may not lead to an agreement. Other bidders could also still emerge, the sources noted. Permira had no comment, while LSEG did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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