2023 Financial Highlights
Revenue
£ 2 .191m
Profit Before Tax
£ 96 m
Operating profit (EBIT)
£ 128 m
Basic EPS
9 .5p
Dividend paid
£ 99 m
Operating profit - EBIT Margin
5 .8%
Final dividend
Final dividend of 10p per share recommended for 2023, and payable to shareholders on 24 May 2024.
10 p+27%
Total dividend
In line with our dividend policy which targets dividend cover
of c.2 times on adjusted post-tax earnings (50% pay-out ratio).
14 .8p+19%
Sustainability
Gender equality
In 2023, female representation in non-broking roles was 35%.
35 %
Carbon emissions
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 20% from 2022.
-20 %
ESG Ratings
Improved CDP climate change score from C to B- (www. cdp.net/en), and MSCI ESG Rating from BBB to A.
Chairman’s Statement
“We have a clear strategic framework and are executing our priorities at pace. The provision of deep liquidity and unique data, our core competencies, have never been more important to the efficient functioning of many markets.”
Richard Berliand, Board Chair.
CEO’s Statement
"Our ambition is to be the world’s most trusted, and innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. To achieve this, we are focused on the delivery of three strategic priorities: Transforming our business, Diversification, Dynamic capital management."
Nicolas Breteau, Group CEO.
CFO's Review
“We delivered a strong financial performance, higher revenues from diversified sources and continued cost discipline in a tough environment.”
Robin Stewart, Chief Financial Officer.
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