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Fintel Buys Pearson Ham Pricing Unit to Boost Insurance Data and AI Capabilities

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  • Fintel has acquired Pearson Ham’s market pricing business for £11m, expanding its insurance pricing data assets.
  • The deal strengthens Defaqto’s datasets, supports AI-driven products like Matrix360, and is expected to be earnings accretive in 2026.
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Fintel Buys Pearson Ham Pricing Unit to Boost Insurance Data and AI Capabilities

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The latest announcement is out from Fintel PLC ( (GB:FNTL) ).

Fintel plc has acquired Pearson Ham Group’s market pricing business, a provider of proprietary pricing data to the UK insurance industry, for £11m in cash, funded from its existing resources and revolving credit facility. Integrated into its Defaqto brand, the deal significantly expands Fintel’s product and pricing datasets across UK personal lines insurance, supports the rollout of its Matrix360 platform, and underpins new AI-driven tools such as value-for-money ratings and benchmarking services, with the acquisition expected to be earnings accretive and to generate £2.6m of revenue and £0.9m of EBITDA in 2026 while reinforcing Fintel’s strategic position as a key technology and data partner to UK financial services.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FNTL) stock is a Hold with a £196.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Fintel PLC stock, see the GB:FNTL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:FNTL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:FNTL is a Neutral.

Fintel PLC’s overall stock score is driven by its strong corporate events and strategic transformation, which are offset by bearish technical indicators and high valuation. While financial performance shows growth, declining profitability and cash flow metrics pose risks. The company’s strategic initiatives and market positioning offer potential for long-term value creation.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:FNTL stock, click here.

More about Fintel PLC

Fintel plc is a leading UK provider of software, data and services to the retail financial services sector, operating through its Software & Data and Services divisions and brands such as Defaqto, Simplybiz and threesixty. The Group supplies technology and expert support to thousands of intermediaries, data and distribution services to hundreds of financial institutions, and independent product ratings that help millions of consumers make better-informed financial decisions.

Average Trading Volume: 217,455

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £220.9M

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