Elliott Investment Management urges London Stock Exchange to launch five billion pound buyback
Elliott is calling for a major portfolio review and a significant share buyback program. The firm wants the exchange to return capital to its shareholders.
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Bloomberg News reported on February 18, 2026, that activist investor Elliott Investment Management is urging the London Stock Exchange Group plc to launch a review of its portfolio and pursue a 5 billion pound share buyback over the next year. The request directly pertains to the group's capital-allocation and shareholder-return policy, marking a significant proposal for the exchange's capital deployment strategy.
