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The year 2023 was marked by a number of major events that had an impact on financial market trends: a rapid rise in interest rates by central banks, marking a tightening of monetary policy; inflation, which seems to be slowing in this context; and geopolitical tensions, with the continuing war in Ukraine and the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

Against this backdrop, Bourse Direct recorded over 4.5 million orders executed in 2023 for its direct clientele, a volume down 14.4% on 2022. The number of new customers recruited remains high. By the end of 2023, Bourse Direct will have more than 310,000 accounts.

Bourse Direct’s consolidated revenue come to 66.6 million euros, compared with 47.1 million euros in 2022, up 41.4% against a backdrop of rising interest rates.

BOURSE DIRECT RESULTS

Bourse Direct’s consolidated income from banking operations came to 68.5 million euros, up 41.4% from 48.5 million euros in 2022, in a market context marked by rapidly rising interest rates. This growth is mainly due to the effect of rising interest rates.

Consolidated net banking income rose by 47.5% to 62.3 million euros from 42.3 million euros in 2022. In 2023, the number of orders executed will be 4.5 million for direct customers, compared with 5.2 million in 2022. EXOE’s professional business grew by 1.7%.

Consolidated operating income is therefore expected to reach a profit of 21.8 million euros in 2023, up 178.8% from 7.8 million euros in 2022, representing an operating margin on banking operating income of 31.8%, compared with 16.1% the previous year.

Consolidated net income will amount to 16.1 million euros, compared with 5.9 million euros in 2022, after a tax charge of 5.7 million euros.

BALANCE SHEET

After taking into account the profit for the year, Bourse Direct’s consolidated shareholders’ equity stood at 75.9 million euros at December 31, 2023, compared with 68.5 million euros at December 31, 2022. Bourse Direct’s consolidated cash position stood at 56.1 million euros at December 31, 2023.