By Julianna Zelnhefer, Alex Svanidze, Ryan Leo, and Ava Singer (Boston University); Anastasia Malikova, Dennis Malaj, Gauri Khanna (LSE) Photo: Jason Dent (Unsplash) Overview of the deal Acquirer : Savills plc Target : Eastdil Secured LLC  Implied Equity Value : $921.25 million (USD) (60% cash/40% stock) Total Transaction Size : $1,112.5 million (USD)  Closed date : Q2-Q3 2026, subject to regulatory clearances Target advisor : BDT & MSD Partners (financial), Latham & Watkins