Group wants to create new Investment Management Solutions division.
In a separate update, the company reported increasing profit in the latest quarter.
Deutsche Börse Group
Deutsche
Börse Group, the operator of the German stock exchange, published two important
updates on Thursday concerning the results for the first quarter of 2023 and
the acquisition of SimCorp, a provider of investment management solutions.
In response
to the latest reports, the company's shares on the German stock exchange (XETR: DB) are losing nearly 7% and falling to EUR 170, the lowest monthly level.
On the other hand, SimCorp (CPH: SIM) is in the process of increasing by 38%.
Deutsche Börse Announces
Acquisition and Launch of New Segment
Deutsche
Börse AG announced a voluntary recommended public offer to acquire all shares
(except for its own shares) of SimCorp A/S at 735.0 DKK per share in a
transaction fully financed by debt. Thus, SimCorp A/S is valued at EUR 3.9 billion.
Parallel to
the acquisition of SimCorp A/S, Deutsche Börse AG plans to merge its existing
subsidiaries Qontigo and ISS, which deal with data and analysis, under one
leadership. Upon completion of the offer, the merger of Qontigo and ISS and
SimCorp A/S will be grouped within the newly created Investment Management
Solutions segment to drive further growth, efficiency, and full crystallization
of value.
"Both
transactions will bring long-term growth, sizeable and tangible synergies, and
a significant increase of our recurring revenues," Theodor Weimer, the CEO
of Deutsche Börse AG, said. "We would be delighted to welcome SimCorp A/S,
which has been a trusted business partner for many years, to Deutsche Börse
Group and to embark on this exciting journey together."
After the
offer is finalized, Deutsche Börse AG anticipates achieving annual EBITDA
synergies of EUR 90 million within a span of three years. This includes EUR 55
million in cost synergies and EUR 35 million in revenue synergies. However,
it's important to note that there will be a one-time cost of approximately EUR
100 million to attain these synergies.
Deutsche
Börse's shares are falling to EUR 170, losing about 7% on Thursday. Meanwhile,
shares of SimCorp listed on the Danish stock exchange are gaining nearly 40%
and rising to DKK 732, which is the highest since January 2022.
DB shares (candlestick chart) and SIM shares (line chart). Source: Tradingview.com
Details of the Deutsche
Börse Transaction
The offer
price for SimCorp represents a premium of 38.9% and a premium of 45.3% compared to
the closing price of 529.0 DKK and a 3-month volume-weighted average price of
505.7 DKK, respectively, as of 26 April 2023.
The Board
of Directors at SimCorp A/S has unanimously decided to recommend shareholders
of SimCorp A/S to accept the offer once it is made public. Based on anticipated
annual synergies, the transaction is projected to yield mid-single-digit cash
earnings per share in the first year following its completion.
"The
Board of Directors finds that the offer from Deutsche Börse AG represents attractive
value for the shareholders of SimCorp A/S," Peter Schütze, the Chair of the
Board of Directors of SimCorp A/S, said.
"Deutsche
Börse AG is well-positioned to contribute to the realization of the long-term
potential of SimCorp A/S, and the offer is a clear testament to the strong
position and prospects of SimCorp A/S in a global investment industry
undergoing fundamental changes and seeing rising demand for integrated
technology platforms."
Deutsche Börse Group
Starts 2023 with Growth
In addition
to information about the acquisition of SimCorp, the Group published its
latest quarterly report for the last three months of 2023. It reveals that net
revenues in this period increased 16% to EUR 1.231 billion and EBITDA 12%
to EUR 772 million.
"Strong
net revenue growth is due partly to secular growth of 7% and also to cyclical
effects of 9%," Deutsche Börse commented in a statement.
The net profit
attributable to shareholders was EUR 473 million, translating to an increase of 12% compared to last year's quarter. Before considering purchase price allocation, earnings per share amounted to EUR 2.70, which signifies a 13% increase.
The results
are consistent with the report for the full year of 2022, in which Deutsche
Börse's net profit increased 24% to EUR 1.6 billion. Additionally, the
results for the fourth quarter were better than the same period a year ago. Net
revenue rose to EUR 1.168 billion, which is a 25% increase compared to the previous
year's €943 million, and net profit was €378 million.
In one of
the latest updates, Deutsche Börse's crypto startup Crypto Finance AG
announced its partnership with Apex Group, a financial services provider. The
alliance aims to offer institutional-grade digital assets products.
Deutsche
Börse Group, the operator of the German stock exchange, published two important
updates on Thursday concerning the results for the first quarter of 2023 and
the acquisition of SimCorp, a provider of investment management solutions.
In response
to the latest reports, the company's shares on the German stock exchange (XETR: DB) are losing nearly 7% and falling to EUR 170, the lowest monthly level.
On the other hand, SimCorp (CPH: SIM) is in the process of increasing by 38%.
Deutsche Börse Announces
Acquisition and Launch of New Segment
Deutsche
Börse AG announced a voluntary recommended public offer to acquire all shares
(except for its own shares) of SimCorp A/S at 735.0 DKK per share in a
transaction fully financed by debt. Thus, SimCorp A/S is valued at EUR 3.9 billion.
Parallel to
the acquisition of SimCorp A/S, Deutsche Börse AG plans to merge its existing
subsidiaries Qontigo and ISS, which deal with data and analysis, under one
leadership. Upon completion of the offer, the merger of Qontigo and ISS and
SimCorp A/S will be grouped within the newly created Investment Management
Solutions segment to drive further growth, efficiency, and full crystallization
of value.
"Both
transactions will bring long-term growth, sizeable and tangible synergies, and
a significant increase of our recurring revenues," Theodor Weimer, the CEO
of Deutsche Börse AG, said. "We would be delighted to welcome SimCorp A/S,
which has been a trusted business partner for many years, to Deutsche Börse
Group and to embark on this exciting journey together."
After the
offer is finalized, Deutsche Börse AG anticipates achieving annual EBITDA
synergies of EUR 90 million within a span of three years. This includes EUR 55
million in cost synergies and EUR 35 million in revenue synergies. However,
it's important to note that there will be a one-time cost of approximately EUR
100 million to attain these synergies.
Deutsche
Börse's shares are falling to EUR 170, losing about 7% on Thursday. Meanwhile,
shares of SimCorp listed on the Danish stock exchange are gaining nearly 40%
and rising to DKK 732, which is the highest since January 2022.
DB shares (candlestick chart) and SIM shares (line chart). Source: Tradingview.com
Details of the Deutsche
Börse Transaction
The offer
price for SimCorp represents a premium of 38.9% and a premium of 45.3% compared to
the closing price of 529.0 DKK and a 3-month volume-weighted average price of
505.7 DKK, respectively, as of 26 April 2023.
The Board
of Directors at SimCorp A/S has unanimously decided to recommend shareholders
of SimCorp A/S to accept the offer once it is made public. Based on anticipated
annual synergies, the transaction is projected to yield mid-single-digit cash
earnings per share in the first year following its completion.
"The
Board of Directors finds that the offer from Deutsche Börse AG represents attractive
value for the shareholders of SimCorp A/S," Peter Schütze, the Chair of the
Board of Directors of SimCorp A/S, said.
"Deutsche
Börse AG is well-positioned to contribute to the realization of the long-term
potential of SimCorp A/S, and the offer is a clear testament to the strong
position and prospects of SimCorp A/S in a global investment industry
undergoing fundamental changes and seeing rising demand for integrated
technology platforms."
Deutsche Börse Group
Starts 2023 with Growth
In addition
to information about the acquisition of SimCorp, the Group published its
latest quarterly report for the last three months of 2023. It reveals that net
revenues in this period increased 16% to EUR 1.231 billion and EBITDA 12%
to EUR 772 million.
"Strong
net revenue growth is due partly to secular growth of 7% and also to cyclical
effects of 9%," Deutsche Börse commented in a statement.
The net profit
attributable to shareholders was EUR 473 million, translating to an increase of 12% compared to last year's quarter. Before considering purchase price allocation, earnings per share amounted to EUR 2.70, which signifies a 13% increase.
The results
are consistent with the report for the full year of 2022, in which Deutsche
Börse's net profit increased 24% to EUR 1.6 billion. Additionally, the
results for the fourth quarter were better than the same period a year ago. Net
revenue rose to EUR 1.168 billion, which is a 25% increase compared to the previous
year's €943 million, and net profit was €378 million.
In one of
the latest updates, Deutsche Börse's crypto startup Crypto Finance AG
announced its partnership with Apex Group, a financial services provider. The
alliance aims to offer institutional-grade digital assets products.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
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