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Get filing alertsTradeweb to acquire Trumid for $1.97B, expanding credit trading across bond lifecycle
Filed October 19, 2026 · Period ending October 19, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Tradeweb agrees to acquire Trumid for $1.970 billion, consisting of $1.888 billion cash and $82 million equity.
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Deal expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS in first full year after closing, with accretion increasing in subsequent years.
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Cash portion of consideration expected to be funded primarily through cash on hand.
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Acquisition subject to HSR, UK CMA, and FINRA approvals; targeted to close in first half of 2027.
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Equity consideration includes 733,900 LLC Units and Class C Shares issued to Rollover Holders in a private placement.
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Summary
Tradeweb Markets has agreed to acquire Trumid Holdings, an electronic credit trading marketplace, for approximately $1.97 billion. The purchase price includes $1.888 billion in cash and $82 million in equity, with the cash portion expected to be funded primarily from cash on hand.
The deal expands Tradeweb's capabilities into grey markets and new issue trading, positioning the company to benefit from increased bond issuance and continued electronification. Management expects the acquisition to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share within the first full year after closing, with accretion increasing in subsequent years as expense synergies are realized.
The transaction has been unanimously approved by both boards and is subject to customary closing conditions, including antitrust clearance under HSR and UK CMA review, as well as FINRA approval. Closing is targeted for the first half of 2027. For retail holders, the acquisition represents a significant strategic move that could enhance Tradeweb's growth profile in credit markets. The use of cash on hand limits dilution and leverage, while the expected EPS accretion provides a positive financial signal. However, the deal is not yet complete and faces regulatory review, with a $105 million termination fee if the agreement is terminated under certain circumstances.
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Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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each Rollover Holder on behalf of its respective Rollover Members will (i) contribute its Rollover Interests to Acquiror in exchange for the issuance to such Rollover Holder of its pro rata portion of 733,900 common membership units of Acquiror (the “LLC Units”) and (ii) acquire its pro rata portion of 733,900 shares of Class C common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, of Tradeweb Markets (the “Class C Shares”) at a price per share equal to par value
The equity consideration will be comprised of 733,900 LLC Units issued to Rollover Holders, based on the volume-weighted average price of Class A Common Stock over the five trading days prior to the Transaction Agreement date. The LLC Units are redeemable or exchangeable on a one-for-one basis for Class A Common Stock or cash at Tradeweb Markets' option.
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The Acquisition Closing is subject to customary closing conditions, including, among others, (i) the absence of any governmental order restraining, prohibiting or otherwise making illegal the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement, (ii) the expiration or termination of all waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and satisfaction of a condition relating to review by the Competition and Markets Authority of the United Kingdom, in each case relating to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement, (iii) the obtaining of approval by the United States Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions including antitrust clearance under HSR and UK CMA review, FINRA approval, accuracy of representations and warranties, compliance with covenants, and absence of a material adverse effect on Trumid. The Company is targeting a closing date in the first half of 2027.
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if the Transaction Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, Acquiror will be obligated to pay Trumid a termination fee of $105 million.
The Transaction Agreement contains termination rights for both parties and may be terminated if the Acquisition Closing has not occurred by October 19, 2027, extendable up to 24 months. If terminated under certain circumstances, Acquiror must pay Trumid a $105 million termination fee.
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Tradeweb Markets, as the sole manager of Acquiror, entered into the Amendment to the LLC Agreement (the “Amendment”) with TWM LLC to amend the definition of “Assumed Tax Rate” in the LLC Agreement.
Concurrently with the acquisition agreement, Tradeweb Markets amended the LLC Agreement to change the definition of 'Assumed Tax Rate'. The amendment is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Event · Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The LLC Units and the Class C Shares will be issued in reliance on Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
The company is issuing LLC Units and Class C Shares without registration under the Securities Act, relying on the private placement exemption in Section 4(a)(2). The issuance is to Rollover Holders and Rollover Members, suggesting a transaction involving existing equity holders rolling over their interests.
Event · Exhibit 99.1
Tradeweb to acquire Trumid for ~$1.97B, expanding credit trading across the bond lifecycle.
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announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trumid Holdings, LLC (“Trumid”), a financial technology company and electronic credit trading marketplace, for a purchase price of approximately $1.97 billion, subject to customary adjustments, which is comprised of $1.75 billion for the business and approximately $220 million1 for tax assets being acquired.
Tradeweb has agreed to acquire Trumid, an electronic credit trading marketplace, for approximately $1.97 billion. The purchase price includes $1.75 billion for the business and about $220 million for tax assets. This is a major strategic acquisition that expands Tradeweb's credit capabilities.
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The transaction is expected to be accretive to Tradeweb’s adjusted earnings per share within the first full year following closing. The accretion is expected to increase in each subsequent year as expense synergies are realized.
Management expects the acquisition to add to adjusted earnings per share in the first full year after closing, with accretion increasing in later years as cost synergies are realized. This signals confidence in the deal's financial benefits.
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The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Tradeweb and Trumid, and is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. It is targeted to close in the first half of 2027.
Both boards have unanimously approved the deal. Closing is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, with a target of the first half of 2027. Investors should note the deal is not yet complete and could face regulatory hurdles.
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The acquisition will expand Tradeweb’s capabilities into grey markets and new issue trading, positioning the Company to capitalize on increased bond issuance and continued electronification across these markets.
The acquisition moves Tradeweb earlier in the bond lifecycle, into grey markets and new issue trading. This positions the company to benefit from rising bond issuance and the ongoing shift to electronic trading.
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