'Pressure is for Tyres' LSEG CEO Says After Elliott Takes Stake

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LSEG CEO David Schwimmer has downplayed the pressure on the company following Elliott Investment Management's stake, citing the company's strong financial position and plans to buy back £3 billion of its own shares. The company has also reported a 15.7% hike in its final dividend and set new guidance for the next two years. This suggests a positive outlook for the company's future performance.

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Claim 'Pressure is for Tyres' LSEG CEO Says After Elliott Takes Stake
AI inference Bullish · 90%
Generated 2026-02-26 10:59

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The London Stock Exchange Group has announced plans to buy back £3 billion of its own shares, as it reported full year results less than a month after it emerged that Elliott Investment Management had taken a stake. The company also hiked its final dividend 15.7% to 103 pence a share and set new guidance for the next two years. LSEG CEO David Schwimmer Spoke to Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll on Bloomberg Radio. Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News, competes with LSEG to provide financial news, data and information. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 26, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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