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Beazley share price dips as Zurich takeover clock ticks toward March 4

Beazley shares slipped 0.2% to 1,241.85 pence in early London trading, staying below Zurich Insurance’s proposed 1,335 pence per share offer. Zurich faces a March 4 deadline to make a firm bid or withdraw, according to the UK Takeover Panel. Recent filings show AllianceBernstein and UBS Securities increased their stakes during the offer period.

26 February 2026

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Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.

7 February 2026

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Beazley Plc stock price edges up as Zurich bid keeps traders glued to Feb 16 deadline

Beazley shares rose 0.5% to 1,242 pence in early London trading Friday, staying near recent highs after Zurich’s cash offer valued the insurer at up to 1,335 pence per share. Zurich and Beazley reached a preliminary agreement on Feb. 4, with Zurich set to begin due diligence. Wellington Management cut its stake below 5%, while M&G Plc disclosed a sale of 25,980 shares. Investors are watching for Zurich’s next move.

6 February 2026

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Beazley share price: what to watch before Monday as Zurich bid clock ticks

Beazley shares closed Friday up 0.1% at 1,133 pence, well below Zurich’s improved 1,280 pence per share cash offer. Zurich must decide by Feb. 16 whether to make a firm bid. New filings showed Societe Generale and Barclays holding significant long and short positions in Beazley. The company rejected Zurich’s proposal on Jan. 22, calling it an undervaluation.

1 February 2026

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FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

The FTSE 100 rose 0.7% to 10,212.91 by 1104 GMT, as risk appetite improved after President Trump eased tariff threats against European NATO allies. Senior shares jumped 8.3% on a profit outlook upgrade, while Beazley fell 1% after rejecting a Zurich Insurance bid. JD Sports reported a 1.8% drop in like-for-like sales and warned of muted growth ahead.

22 January 2026

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LSE:BEZG.L 22 January 2026 - 26 February 2026

Beazley share price dips as Zurich takeover clock ticks toward March 4

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley Plc stock price edges up as Zurich bid keeps traders glued to Feb 16 deadline

Beazley share price: what to watch before Monday as Zurich bid clock ticks

FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

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