Marex Group plc (MRK) to Acquire Winterflood Securities

Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) is one of the Best Undervalued UK Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On July 25, Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) announced that it has agreed to acquire Winterflood Securities from Close Brothers for £103.9 million in cash.

Winterflood is a major UK equity market maker, serving more than 400 institutional clients and has a 15% share of London Stock Exchange trading by volume. Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) is paying £15 million more than the company’s value. Management noted that this strategic move will strengthen the company’s UK cash equities business as the company plans to gain new clients and expand its services for asset and wealth management firms. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed by early 2026.

Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) is an international financial services company that provides essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to its clients.

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