Marex Group plc announced on July 25, 2025, an agreement to acquire UK equity market maker Winterflood Securities from Close Brothers Group plc for approximately £103.9 million ($140.20 million) in cash. This acquisition includes a premium of £15 million.
Winterflood Securities is a leading UK equity market maker, providing execution services to over 400 institutional clients and holding approximately 15% market share by volume on the London Stock Exchange. The deal is expected to transform Marex’s existing UK equity market-making business.
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated to close in early 2026. Marex Group CEO Ian Lowitt stated that the deal is consistent with strict financial criteria, with opportunities to materially improve Winterflood’s profitability and achieve payback of its premium within two to three years.
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