The revenue positive evolution was also based on a readjustment of the shares portfolios following the inclusion of 11 companies listed on BVB in the FTSSE Russel indices for emerging markets, in the period September 2020 and March 2022, reads the financial quarterly report.

Against 4Q/2021, operating revenue went up by 20%.

At the same time, BVB’s operating profit hit RON4.89 million, from RON1.9 million in 1Q/2021.

BVB ended the first quarter of this year with net profit worth RON4.39 million, double the 1Q/2021 level, with a net margin of 45%, up from 37% in 1Q/2021.

At the level of BVB Group, which includes the Central Depository and CCP.RO, operating revenue climbed 58%, to RON15.6 million, on the advance of revenues on all business segments of the Group.

Compared to 4Q 2021, the consolidated operating income increased by 16%, generated by the higher revenues of the trading segment (24%) and the post-trading segment (+ 8%).

Consolidated operating profit reached RON5.68 million in 1Q/2022, almost RON5 million above the 1Q/2021 level.

Consolidated net profit of the BVB Group recorded a significant increase of 168% compared to Q1 2021, from RON2.03 millionn to RON5.44 million, being directly influenced by the positive evolution of the operating result, partially offset the decrease in the financial result.

(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)