Clarksons Acquires Link Group For $80 Mln To Expand U.S. Commodities Presence

Clarkson PLC has acquired Link Group for $80 million in cash to expand its capabilities in physical commodities, derivatives, and data. The deal is a targeted, strategic acquisition likely to modestly bolster Clarkson's market offering in commodities and derivatives data services without representing a transformational transaction.

Analysis

Clarkson PLC has acquired Link Group for $80 million in cash to expand its capabilities in physical commodities, derivatives, and data. The deal is a targeted, strategic acquisition likely to modestly bolster Clarkson's market offering in commodities and derivatives data services without representing a transformational transaction.