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RNS Number : 1223I  GSTechnologies Ltd  15 October 2024

15 October 2024

 

GSTechnologies Limited

 

("GST", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Corporate Update

GSTechnologies Limited (LSE: GST), the fintech company, is pleased to provide
an update on recent developments at the Company as it continues to make
significant progress on developing a borderless neobanking platform providing
next-generation digital money solutions, both organically and through
complementary acquisitions.  This is being undertaken under the Company's GS
Money banner primarily through the Group's GS20 Exchange and Angra Global
businesses.

Angra Global

Angra Global, operating under the AngraFX and Angra Global brand names, has
experienced substantial revenue growth over the past six months.  This growth
has been closely linked to a significant rise in client volumes, reflecting
the Group's strategic focus on expanding its operations and sales teams.  By
increasing headcount in these critical areas, Angra has effectively bolstered
its service delivery capabilities, allowing the company to meet heightened
demand while maintaining high service standards.

In addition to operational improvements, Angra is actively targeting over
2,000 UK-based Small Payment Institutions ("SPIs") as part of its growth
strategy.  This targeted approach aims to build a larger UK-focused client
base for the company. Through these efforts, Angra is seeking to enhance its
footprint in the UK market, capitalizing on rising demand for reliable and
efficient foreign exchange services among SPIs.

GS20 Exchange

The GS20 Exchange continues to attract increasing interest from high-net-worth
individuals and corporate clients, leading to a steady rise in account
openings.  This positive trend aligns with the GST Board's expectations for
the exchange's growth within the crypto asset market.  It is expected that
2025 will be a pivotal year for the sector, and the GS20 Exchange is
well-positioned to benefit substantially from this favourable market outlook.

Operationally, the GS20 Exchange has recently engaged Noewe UAB, a
Lithuania-based professional services firm. This partnership aims to align GS
Fintech UAB's financial year-end reporting with the Group's 31 March year-end.
Additionally, Noewe UAB will provide guidance on regulatory compliance
expectations through 2024 and 2025, which will be invaluable in ensuring
regulatory adherence is maintained and supporting GS Fintech UAB's ongoing
growth.

Semnet

Following the completion of the acquisition of a 67% stake in Semnet Pte Ltd
("Semnet"), a cybersecurity company based in Singapore, on 29 February 2024,
Semnet has been focused on its core operations in cybersecurity and hardware
across the ASEAN region, together with providing support to the Group's other
businesses.  Semnet has been performing ahead of GST's expectations at the
time of the acquisition and given the wider opportunities that Semnet is
seeing, GST, in conjunction with Semnet's minority shareholders, are exploring
options for the future of the business.

The Company is therefore pleased to announce the signing of a non-binding
Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Trident Global Capital Pte Ltd
("TGC"), led by its director, Soon Huat Lim, who also serves as the CEO of
Nasdaq-listed Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:TDTH).  The MOU
outlines TGC's proposed role in guiding and assisting Semnet through strategic
preparations for a potential listing on NASDAQ in the US.  This includes TGC
establishing a Cayman Islands-based holding company to manage Semnet's
potential combination with other businesses, potential listing on NASDAQ and
IPO-related expenses.  Through this vehicle, TGC intends to raise up to US$15
million to facilitate a potential listing, in addition to any equity
consideration for Semnet.  Over the next three months, GST and TGC will work
toward finalising a formal agreement, underscoring the importance of this
partnership for both entities.  Further updates will be announced as
appropriate.

The Group remains committed to creating value across its various businesses
and looks forward to providing further updates as the various strategic
initiatives are progressed.

Enquiries:

 

The Company

Tone Goh, Executive Chairman

+65 6444 2988

 

Financial Adviser

VSA Capital Limited

+44 (0)20 3005 5000

Simon Barton / Thomas Jackson

 

Broker

CMC Markets

+44 (0)20 3003 8632

Douglas Crippen

 

Financial PR & Investor Relations

IFC Advisory Limited

Tim Metcalfe / Graham Herring / Florence Chandler

+44 20 (0) 3934 6630

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