London Stock Exchange Group announced its $27 billion bid for Refinitiv yesterday. What is the Twitterverse saying about the deal?
For one, the buy side is a target demographic.
LSE chief wants Refinitiv deal to boost its standing with fund managers (Financial News)($) https://t.co/w5wOjHQcwO
— TabbFORUM (@TabbFORUM) August 2, 2019
The deal is a boon for Refinitiv bondholders, as LSEG has a stronger credit rating.
LSE's $27 billion deal rehabilitates Refinitiv debt… https://t.co/UZ1tS7PAPU
— Larry Soto (@LarrySoto) August 2, 2019
The combined company will make a splash in the new-issue market.
London Stock Exchange plans to sell $10 billion of high-grade bonds for its $27 billion takeover of Refinitiv https://t.co/RcbfHJWSQN via @dscigliuzzo @NMHarrison13 @technology
— Laura Benitez (@lauralevfinance) August 2, 2019
Regulators are being asked to review whether the combination will boost market data costs.
Devil in the data as funds call for scrutiny of LSE's Refinitiv deal https://t.co/rsXfNhviqk #refinitiv #lse
— Jeroen Dossche (@jeroendossche) August 2, 2019
For London, the deal is a bullish move amid the bearish backdrop of Brexit.
Terminal value: The London Stock Exchange buys Refinitiv https://t.co/rirZS3s6M9 #lse #refinitiv
— Amar Bheenick (@amarbheenick) August 2, 2019
A recurring theme is that LSEG-Refinitiv is very much a data-driven deal.
LSE/Refinitiv: Panning for Gold in Financial Flotsam & Jetsam – TabbFORUM https://t.co/QrBirjOggw
— Peter Macaluso (@PeterMacaluso2) August 2, 2019
Lots of accolades on the deal this week, but integration won’t be easy…
Test awaits LSE when euphoria over $27bn Refinitiv deal passes | Financial Times https://t.co/ejPxvFqb7i
— John Lothian (@JohnLothian) August 2, 2019
…Hence Friday’s stock market action.
LSE shares down 3 per cent today. Nice to see a bit of a reality check. My col on the exuberant reaction to the stock exchange's Refinitiv deal, Shell's missed targets, relief at Capita and a Just Eat bid lacking sauce. https://t.co/ZfRYFf0e4T
— Alistair Osborne (@aliosborne20) August 2, 2019
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