LSE plans rights issue to fund Russell acquisition

The $2.7 billion will create one of the world's largest providers of index services

The London Stock Exchange plans to raise £938 million ($1.56 billion) from a rights issue to help funds its acquisition of the asset manager Frank Russell Co.

Shareholders will be able to buy three new shares for every 11 they already own in the company at a 1,295 pence each, a 30.1% discount to Thursday's closing price.

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