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Beazley ( (GB:BEZ) ) has issued an announcement.
Beazley plc has disclosed that it received an unsolicited, non-binding and conditional all-cash takeover proposal from Zurich Insurance Group on 4 January 2026 at 1,230p per share, which its board unanimously rejected as significantly undervaluing the specialist insurer. Zurich has since submitted an improved proposal of 1,280p per share, which Beazley’s board has not yet considered, and under UK takeover rules Zurich now has until 16 February 2026 to announce a firm intention to make an offer or walk away, leaving shareholders in a holding pattern as the potential deal’s outcome could reshape Beazley’s ownership structure and competitive positioning in the specialty insurance market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BEZ) stock is a Buy with a £930.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Beazley stock, see the GB:BEZ Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:BEZ Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BEZ is a Outperform.
Beazley’s overall stock score is driven by its strong financial performance and attractive valuation. The company’s robust cash flow and solid balance sheet provide a foundation for stability and growth. However, technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, which could pose short-term risks. The positive sentiment from the earnings call, despite some growth challenges, supports a favorable long-term outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BEZ stock, click here.
More about Beazley
Beazley plc is the parent company of specialist insurance businesses operating across Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia, with a strong presence in the Lloyd’s of London market where it manages seven A-rated syndicates. The group underwrote more than $6.1 billion in gross premiums in 2024 and focuses particularly on a range of specialist insurance products, including in the U.S. admitted market through Beazley Insurance Company, Inc., an A-rated carrier licensed nationwide.
Average Trading Volume: 2,042,425
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £4.83B
See more insights into BEZ stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.