Possible offerFinancial Services2 October 2026

Axis Capital to acquire Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc

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Deal facts

Buyer
Axis Capital
Target
Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
2 October 2026
Status
Possible offer
Sector
Financial Services
Country
Ireland
Consideration
cash
What we know

Axis Capital has agreed to acquire Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc in a strategic acquisition. The transaction, which was announced on 2 October 2026, involves a cash consideration for the Irish financial services firm. Both the buyer and the target are based in Ireland, indicating a domestic consolidation within the sector. The deal is currently classified as a possible offer, with no completion date yet established. As the deal value has not been publicly reported, the specific financial terms remain undisclosed. This move represents a significant shift in the ownership structure of the target company, placing it under the stewardship of the acquiring entity. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

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  1. Possible offer

    Statement re Possible Offer

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2 October 2026   AXIS CAPITAL POSSIBLE OFFER FOR PERMANENT TSB GROUP HOLDINGS PLC Announcement of a possible offer for the purposes of Rule 2.4 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997, Takeover Rules 2022 (the “Irish Takeover Rules”)   1. POSSIBLE OFFER Axis Capital (“Axis”) confirms that it is considering making an offer (the “Possible Of

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