„Preliminary operating revenues of RON77.38 million, -7% vs 2023, down after a record year 2023 in terms of IPO revenues (H2O), with a positive evolution of revenues from the equity trading segment and an increase in revenues of post-trading and registry segment, based on higher value of portfolios managed by custodians,” reads the company’s report.
Preliminary operating expenses of RON68.69 million, up 16% vs. 2023 generated by: new implementation costs of the local central counterparty project, + RON4.7 million, result of the changes occurred in 2024 in the technical solution for the project implementation, impact of inflation on operating costs and new services and equipment acquired for the implementation of the new regulatory requirements in order to run the operating licenses in optimal conditions.
Preliminary operating profit of RON8.69 million, down 63% amid the increase in consolidated expenses.
Preliminary consolidated revenues in Q4 2024 exceed RON20 million, a decrease of 13% influenced by the evolution recorded in trading segment, while post-trading segment, represented by the Central Depository, recorded a similar level of revenues compared to the previous period.
Preliminary consolidated operating expenses in Q4 2024 of RON20.82 million, +11% influenced by the increase in operating expenses at CCP.RO level, based on new expenses generated in the implementation of processes and activity flows necessary for a central counterparty (required personnel , consultancy, audit services, clearing system management services), while personnel expenses at group level increased amid indexation annual and covering the necessary personnel.
Preliminary consolidated operating result in Q4 2024 is a loss of RON0.78 million, a cumulative impact of the decrease in operating revenues on the trading segment and the increase in operating expenses, mainly from the implementation of the central counterparty.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)