The increase in revenue was mainly generated by the 26% rise in the Group’s post-trading segment revenue.

Consolidated operating profit stood at RON2.3 million, 57% lower than in 2020, due to a 19% increase in consolidated operating expenses.

BVB alone posted operating revenue of RON26.6 million, flat on 2020, with the advance in revenue from admission and maintenance of issuers (78%) and from the sale of stock exchange data (85%) partially covering the 10% decrease in trading revenue, of which revenues from share trading – main market (9%) and revenue from public offerings (49%).

In contrast, Aero market revenue increased four-fold last year.

Central Depository revenue went up 26% to RON20.05 million.

CCP.RO Bucharest did not record any operating revenue in 2021.

BVB’s individual net profit decreased by 13% to RON7.90 million, with a net margin of 30%.

Central Depository’s net profit stood at RON2.37 million, 168% higher than in 2020, while CCR.RO made a net loss of RON4.67 million.

At the end of 2021, BVB had total assets of RON117.62 million, 4% higher year-on-year.

(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)