Bullish: Siris exercises option for Equiniti non-core units; UK, US, and Germany clear merger

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Siris exercised its option to buy three non-core Equiniti units, and Bullish received competition clearances from the UK, US, and Germany for its $4.2 billion acquisition of Equiniti, keeping the deal on track for a January 2027 close.

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• Siris Exercises Option for Non-Core Units

  Siris will acquire EQ Retirement Solutions, EQ Customer Resolutions, and Lenvi, carving them out of the Equiniti acquisition. This was a previously disclosed option, now exercised, removing uncertainty.

• Competition Clearances Received

  The UK, US, and Germany have cleared the merger, satisfying a key regulatory condition. Remaining approvals are still required, but antitrust risk is substantially reduced.

• Deal on Track for January 2027 Close

  The $4.2 billion acquisition of Equiniti remains subject to remaining regulatory approvals and customary conditions, with closing expected in January 2027.

• Strategic Focus Sharpened

  By shedding non-core businesses, Bullish retains Equiniti's transfer agent infrastructure and issuer relationships, aligning with its tokenized securities strategy.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · BLSH · Crypto Assets

Siris has exercised its option to acquire three non-core Equiniti business lines, a carve-out that was previously disclosed but not certain. This removes uncertainty around the deal structure and confirms the $4.2 billion acquisition remains on track for January 2027. Competition clearances from the UK, US, and Germany are a major regulatory milestone, reducing antitrust risk. The update reinforces the strategic logic: Bullish keeps the transfer agent and issuer relationships while shedding non-core operations, sharpening the focus on tokenized securities infrastructure.