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Tradeweb to acquire Trumid for $1.97 billion in cash-and-equity deal
Tradeweb Markets Inc.
- Tradeweb Markets agreed to buy Trumid Holdings for about $1.97 billion, comprising $1.888 billion cash and $82 million in equity via 733,900 LLC units and Class C shares.
- Tradeweb expects the deal to be accretive to adjusted EPS within the first full year after closing, with accretion increasing as expense synergies are realized.
- Cash consideration is expected to be funded primarily with cash on hand; closing is targeted for the first half of 2027 and requires HSR, UK CMA and FINRA approvals.
- Trumid CEO Mike Sobel said the combination will fold Trumid's protocols and technology into Tradeweb's global footprint; a $105 million termination fee applies in certain cases.
- Morgan Stanley advised Tradeweb and Goldman Sachs advised Trumid; Tradeweb will host a conference call on October 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT.