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RNS Number : 8690N  Argentex Group PLC  26 January 2023

26 January 2023

 

Argentex Group PLC

 

("Argentex" or the "Group")

 

Trading Update and Board Change

 

 

Argentex Group PLC (AIM: AGFX), the international provider of foreign exchange
services to institutions, corporates and high net worth private individuals,
today issues a trading update for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2022.*

Following the update on 12 December 2022 in which Argentex announced that
revenue and earnings would be ahead of expectations for the period, the Group
now confirms that trading has remained strong and expects to report nine month
revenues of £41m, a 63% increase compared to the same period last year
(FY2021: £25m)*.

The Group's strategy to invest in order to build scale and drive profitable
growth is delivering according to plan, with operating margins ahead of
management expectations. Client demand remains strong with the number of
corporate clients trading increasing by 12% to 1,595 (FY2021: 1,424)*.

The Group is making good progress with its three pillared growth strategy;
investment in people, technology and overseas expansion, and is currently
experiencing robust trading across all products and geographies. The market
backdrop has improved with global interest rate differentials returning and
this, coupled with an enhanced product mix, has driven the continued strong
performance from the core FX offering.

This balanced approach to investment in technology delivered solid returns in
the period with a 65% increase in clients trading on the new online platform.
This is the first in a suite of technology enabled products to be launched,
driven by demand from institutional and corporate clients, providing improved
efficiency and the 'right tech, right touch'. As previously reported, the
overseas expansion continues to deliver positive momentum allowing Argentex to
capitalise on this significant and growing global market opportunity with both
new and existing customers.

Argentex continues to focus on its customer service proposition by attracting
market-leading talent. In line with its accelerated growth plans, Argentex
will continue to invest to double the footprint of its UK and European
headquarters over H1 2023.

Board Change

Having completed her initial term in July 2022, Lena Wilson, Senior
Independent Director, has advised the Board she will be stepping down from the
Board on 28 February 2023 to devote more time to her other business interests.

 

*the Group has changed to a 31 December year end and for this period will
report audited 9 months to 31 December 2022.  FY2022 refers to the period
from 1 April 2022 to 31(st) December 2022. FY2021 refers to the 9 month
period ended 31 December 2021.  Revenues generated in the twelve months to 31
December 2022 are £50.4m, an increase of 54% compared to the same period in
the prior year (12 months to December 2021 £32.8 m).

 

Harry Adams, CEO of Argentex, commented:

 

"I'm delighted to report a record year for Argentex, defined by a 63% increase
in Group revenues and strong client growth. Our focused three pillared growth
strategy is delivering results across all business units as we unlock
long-term sustainable growth potential."

 

"There is clear momentum behind our business and we are pleased that the
investments we have made in Argentex over recent years have enabled us to
again exceed market expectations. We remain focused on delivering positive
results for our clients, employees and shareholders.  Our outlook and focus
on sustainable, diversified growth remains unchanged and, whilst remaining
vigilant of the current macroeconomic backdrop, we look forward to the year
ahead with confidence."

 

"On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Lena Wilson for her invaluable
contribution to Argentex during the initial phase of our journey as a listed
business. We wish her every success for the future."

 

 

Argentex expects to report its year end results for the 9 months ended 31
December 2022 in April 2023.

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Argentex Group PLC

Harry Adams - Chief Executive Officer

Jo Stent - Chief Financial Officer

investorrelations@argentex.com

 

FTI Consulting (Financial PR)

Ed Berry / Ambrose Fullalove / Jenny Boyd

argentex@fticonsulting.com

 

Singer Capital Markets (Nominated Adviser and Broker)

Tom Salvesen / James Maxwell / Justin McKeegan

020 7496 3000

 

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