Activist investor Elliott builds up stake in London Stock Exchange Group

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Joanna PartridgeFebruary 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Activist investor Elliott Management has acquired a significant stake in the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Elliott is engaging with LSEG's management to improve the company's performance amidst concerns about declining listings and potential disruption from artificial intelligence. LSEG's share price has fallen over the past year, partly due to fears that AI could impact its data and analytics business, which now accounts for almost half of its revenue following the Refinitiv acquisition in 2020. Elliott, known for targeting undervalued companies, may push for changes like share buybacks to boost LSEG's market value. This investment follows Elliott's recent stake in BP, where it successfully pressured for leadership changes.

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