London Stock Exchange loses three more firms; 2026 delistings top $100bn

Three more London-listed companies, including FTSE 250 industrials group Bodycote, have agreed to takeover offers, pushing the total value of firms leaving the London Stock Exchange this year past $100bn. This continues the trend of UK equity market attrition, driven by private equity and overseas acquirers, raising concerns about the competitiveness and depth of London's capital markets.