** Shares of finance software solutions provider Aptitude Software APTD.L fell as much as 7.7% to 250p; stock among top losers on FTSE small-cap index .FTSC
** APTD expects 2025 revenue and profit to remain similar to 2024, before returning to growth in 2026
** Board decides to transition from being dependent on in-house implementation services to a partner-led model which will impact short-term revenue
** Co records 2024 revenue of 70 mln pounds ($90.3 mln), down 6% from year earlier
** Stock has fallen ~20.3% so far this year
($1 = 0.78 pounds)
(Reporting by Rishab Shaju in Bengaluru)
((Rishab.shaju@thomsonreuters.com))