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Verisk Terminates AccuLynx Deal After FTC Misses Review Deadline

The move follows an FTC review that did not conclude by the agreement's December 26 deadline.

Overview

  • Verisk said it ended its definitive agreement to acquire AccuLynx after being notified the FTC had not completed its review by the contractual termination date.
  • The company will redeem $1.50 billion of senior notes issued for the deal at 101% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest.
  • The redemption is mandated by a special mandatory redemption provision in the notes.
  • AccuLynx has told Verisk the termination is invalid, according to Verisk, which said it will vigorously defend its position.
  • Verisk cited pro forma leverage of about 1.9x LTM adjusted EBITDA and $1.2 billion of remaining share repurchase capacity as of September 30, 2025, as CEO Lee Shavel reaffirmed capital allocation discipline.