Euronext publishes Q3 2024 results

In Q3 2024, Euronext delivered a strong performance, driven by a diversified business model, the successful expansion of Euronext Clearing and continued cost discipline. Euronext reached its “Growth for Impact 2024” strategic plan targets one full quarter in advance.

Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris – 7 November 2024 – Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, today publishes its results for the third quarter 2024.

• Q3 2024 revenue and income was up +10.0% at €396.3 million:
  • Strong performance of non-volume related revenue representing 58% of total revenueand income (compared to 60% in Q3 2023) and covering 153% of underlying operating expenses, excluding D&A^[1] (vs. 148% in Q3 2023):
    • Custody and Settlement revenue grew to €63.1 million (+7.1%), driven by higher assets under custody, dynamic settlement activity and continued double digit growth of value-added services;
    • Advanced Data Services revenue grew to €61.2 million (+10.4%), driven by continued demand for fixed-income and power trading data, dynamic non-professional usage and audit fees. It also represents a full quarter contribution of GRSS; 
    • Listing revenue grew to €56.4 million (+3.2%), reflecting continued strong performance of corporate services and debt listing. Euronext recorded 13 new equity listings and remained the leading venue for equity listings in Europe; 
    • Technology Solutions reported €25.7 million of revenue (-6.5%), due to the termination of Borsa Italiana legacy services in March 2024 following the migration to Optiq;
  • Trading revenue grew to €136.9 million (+15.7%), driven by record results in fixed income and FX trading and solid growth in cash and power trading;
  • Clearing revenue grew to €35.2 million (+19.3%), powered by the expansion of Euronext Clearing to Euronext’s cash markets, and dynamic fixed income and commodities clearing. Net treasury income for Euronext Clearing was at €13.5 million (-1.7%). Increase in collateral following the financial derivatives clearing migration on 9 September and higher return on cash held was offset by client portfolio rebalancing on repo clearing and by the introduction of the VaR-based margin methodology in Q4 2023;
• Underlying operating expenses excluding D&A¹ were €150.5 million (+2.7%). Continued cost discipline and the positive impact of seasonality on recurring expenses offset the cost of growth investments. Euronext upgrades its underlying operating cost guidance for full year 2024 to €620 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was €245.8 million (+15.1%) and adjusted EBITDA margin was 62.0% (+2.7pts).
• Adjusted net income¹ was €180.8 million (+23.4%) and adjusted EPS was €1.74 (+26.1%), positively impacted by high results from equity investments.
• Reported net income was €159.5 million (-4.2%), reflecting the negative comparison base related to the €41.6 million capital gain received in Q3 2023 for the disposal of Euronext’s 11.1% stake in LCH SA.
• Net debt to EBITDA^[2] was at 1.5x at the end of September 2024.
• Key figures for the third quarter of 2024:

1. The figures in this document have not been audited or reviewed by our external auditor
    

• Completion of the Borsa Italiana Group integration and more delivered synergies than planned
  • €121 million of cumulated run-rate annual EBITDA synergies were achieved at end of September 2024, above the €115 million guidance, and twice the amount targeted at the moment of the Borsa Italiana Group acquisition in April 2021. €37 million run-rate annual EBITDA synergies were delivered in Q3 2024, mainly related to the termination of the LCH SA clearing contract and the successful migration of its derivatives markets to Euronext Clearing in September 2024.     
  • €110.8 million cumulated implementation costs have been incurred since the acquisition of the Borsa Italiana Group, of which €1.7 million were incurred during Q3 2024. This is €48.2 million lower than the €160 million guidance announced in November 2021.
• “Growth for Impact 2024” financial targets achieved 

Euronext achieved its “Growth for Impact 2024” financial guidance one full quarter in advance. Euronext revenue reached +4.1% CAGR_{2020PF-2024LTM}, compared to +3% to +4% CAGR_2020PF-2024e targeted. Despite inflation, Euronext continued its trademark cost discipline. Euronext reached adjusted EBITDA growth of +5.3% CAGR_{2020PF-2024LTM}, compared to +5% to +6% CAGR_2020PF-2024e targeted. 

• Continued bolt-on acquisitions to diversify Euronext’s business model
  • In September 2024, Euronext acquired Substantive Research, an industry-leading pioneer providing in-depth transparency on product and pricing comparison for investment research spend, market data and investment research content.  
  • In October 2024, Euronext acquired substantially all the business of the Acupay Group, a global leader in financial reporting, corporate actions, cross-border tax relief, and securities processing. The acquisition further expands Euronext Securities services offering to investors and issuers and also strengthens Euronext’s non-volume related revenue streams.

Stéphane Boujnah, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext, said:

“Our Q3 2024 results demonstrate our ability to generate strong organic growth. We delivered double-digit topline growth thanks to the excellent performance of our diversified trading business, our successful clearing expansion in Europe and solid performance of non-volume related activities. We maintained strong cost discipline on recurring expenses and we continued to invest in growth. Consequently, we grew our adjusted EBITDA by +15.1% compared to last year, to €245.8 million. Supported by strong results from equity investments, we grew our adjusted net income to a  record level of €180.8 million. Our adjusted EPS grew by +26.1% to €1.74.
Once again, we have demonstrated exceptional execution capabilities. We have finalized the migration of our derivatives markets to Euronext Clearing, the final step of the Borsa Italiana Group integration. We have over performed the €115 million guidance for the total run-rate EBITDA synergies related to the Borsa Italiana Group acquisition to reach €121 million. This is twice the amount targeted at the closing of the transaction in April 2021. We achieved more synergies than targeted, and spent less costs for the integration than anticipated.
Thanks to our strong performance, we reached our “Growth for Impact 2024” financial targets a full quarter in advance. Euronext is now present on the entire trading value chain, from pre-listing to post trade and solutions. We are perfectly positioned to accelerate growth, through innovation and efficiency. Our integrated clearing capabilities enable us to bring a set of innovative products to the market, some of which are already live. Alongside these organic initiatives, we continued to strengthen our non-volume related business with strategic bolt-on acquisitions.
I am looking forward to share how we will innovate for growth over the next three years at our investor day on 8 November 2024.”

 Q3 2024 financial performance

Share count differs between the two periods. The figures in this document have not been audited or reviewed by our external auditor.

• Q3 2024 revenue and income

In Q3 2024, Euronext’s revenue and income amounted to €396.3 million, up +10.0% compared to Q3 2023, driven by the strong performance of trading and post-trade activities, resulting from a dynamic trading environment for most asset classes and the positive contribution of the Euronext Clearing European expansion for cash instruments at the end of November 2023, as well as solid organic growth in non-volume related businesses. 

On a like-for-like basis and at constant currencies, Euronext revenue and income was up +9.7% in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023. 

Non-volume related revenue accounted for 58% of Group revenue in Q3 2024, slightly down compared to Q3 2023 due to the record performance in fixed-income trading and strong performance across most of the other volume-related activities. The underlying operating expenses excluding D&A coverage by non-volume related revenue ratio was at 153% in Q3 2024, compared to 148% in Q3 2023.

• Q3 2024 adjusted EBITDA

Underlying operational expenses excluding depreciation and amortisation increased by +2.7% to €150.5 million, reflecting continued cost control and the positive impact of seasonality which offset accelerated growth investments. On a like-for-like basis, underlying operational expenses excluding depreciation and amortisation increased by +2.1% compared to Q3 2023.

Consequently, adjusted EBITDA for the quarter totalled €245.8 million, up +15.1% compared to Q3 2023. This represents an adjusted EBITDA margin of 62.0%, up +2.7 points compared to Q3 2023. On a like-for-like basis, adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was up +14.9%, and adjusted EBITDA margin was up +2.8 points compared to the same perimeter in Q3 2023.

• Q3 2024 net income, share of the parent company shareholders

Depreciation and amortisation accounted for €47.2 million in Q3 2024, +12.8% more than in Q3 2023 due to ongoing migration projects. PPA related to acquired businesses accounted for €20.2 million and is included in depreciation and amortisation.

Adjusted operating profit was €224.7 million, up +15.0% compared to Q3 2023. On a like-for-like basis, adjusted operating profit was up +14.9% compared to Q3 2023. 

€30.2 million of non-underlying expenses, including depreciation and amortisation, were reported in Q3 2024, related to the implementation of the “Growth for Impact 2024” strategic plan and the PPA of acquired businesses. 

Net financing income for Q3 2024 was €2.9 million, compared to a net financing income of €1.5 million in Q3 2023. This results from higher interest income due to higher interest rates, offsetting the cost of debt.

Results from equity investments accounted for €23.4 million in Q3 2024, reflecting the dividend from Euroclear received in Q3 2024. As a reminder, in Q3 2023, Euronext reported €54.4 million in results from equity investments, reflecting the €41.6 million gain on the sale of Euronext’s stake in LCH SA and the dividend received from Euroclear. 

Income tax for Q3 2024 was €52.5 million. This translated into an effective tax rate of 23.8% for the quarter, compared to 22.0% in Q3 2023. The tax rate in Q3 2024 and Q3 2023 was positively impacted by non-taxable income.

Share of non-controlling interests mainly relating to the Borsa Italiana Group and Nord Pool amounted to €8.8 million in Q3 2024.

As a result, the reported net income, share of the parent company shareholders, decreased by -4.2% for Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023, to €159.5 million. This represents a reported EPS of €1.54 basic and €1.53 diluted in Q3 2024, compared to €1.57 basic and €1.56 diluted in Q3 2023. Adjusted net income, share of the parent company shareholders was up +23.4% to €180.8 million. Adjusted EPS (basic) was up +26.1% in Q3 2024, at €1.74 per share, compared to an adjusted EPS (basic) of €1.38 per share in Q3 2023. This increase reflects higher profit and a lower number of outstanding shares over the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first half of 2023.

The weighted number of shares used over the first nine months of 2024 was 103,649,167 for the basic calculation and 104,036,188 for the diluted calculation, compared to 106,563,821 and 106,844,622 respectively over the first nine months of 2023. The difference reflects the share repurchase programme carried out in H2 2023. In Q3 2024, Euronext reported a net cash flow from operating activities of €237.4 million, compared to €174.5 million in Q3 2023, reflecting higher positive changes in working capital from CCP activities at Euronext Clearing and the sale of the 11.1% share in LCH SA in Q3 2023. Excluding the impact on working capital from Euronext Clearing and Nord Pool CCP activities, net cash flow from operating activities accounted for 95.5% of EBITDA in Q3 2024.

Q3 2024 business highlights

• Listing

 

Money raised from follow-ons has been restated for previous periods.

Listing revenue was €56.4 million in Q3 2024, an increase of +3.2% compared to Q3 2023, driven by continued strong performance of Corporate Services and dynamic debt listing activity.

Euronext sustained its leading position for equity listing, recording 30% of listings in Europe with 13 new listings. Soft equity listing and follow-on activity reflect summer seasonality. 

Euronext Corporate Services revenue grew by +8.4% compared to Q3 2023 to €11.5 million, resulting from the strong performance of its SaaS products.

Debt listing revenue grew by +11.4% compared to Q3 2023 to €9.5 million, resulting from dynamic corporate bonds and structures finance issuances, driven by favourable market conditions.

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, listing revenue increased by +3.5% compared to Q3 2023.

• Trading
  • Cash trading

Cash trading revenue increased by +6.1% to €68.3 million in Q3 2024, supported by efficient yield management and higher volumes.

Over the third quarter of 2024, Euronext cash trading yield was 0.54 bps, stable year on year despite record high order size in Q3 2024. Euronext market share on cash trading averaged 64.0% in Q3 2024.

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, cash trading revenue was up +6.1%.

 

• Derivatives trading

Derivatives trading revenue decreased by -3.5% to €13.0 million in Q3 2024, reflecting lower volatility for equity and index derivatives, and continued strong performance of commodity derivatives.

Euronext revenue capture on derivatives trading was €0.34 per lot for the third quarter of 2024. 

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, derivatives trading revenue was down -3.4% in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023. 

• Fixed income trading

Fixed income revenue reached another record at €37.0 million in Q3 2024, up +45.5% compared to Q3 2023, reflecting record volumes fuelled by favourable market conditions and good volatility, higher outstanding amounts of debt across Europe and supportive debt management policies. 

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, fixed income trading revenue was up +45.5% compared to Q3 2023.

• FX trading

FX trading revenue was up +27.6% to record revenues of €8.2 million in Q3 2024, reflecting growing volumes supported by a favourable volatility environment and increased market share.

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, FX trading revenue was up +28.8% compared to Q3 2023.

• Power trading

Power trading revenue reported a strong quarter with revenue reaching €10.4 million in Q3 2024, up +21.0% compared to Q3 2023, reflecting continued strong growth of intraday volumes.

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, power trading revenue was up +24.7% compared to Q3 2023. 

• Investor Services

Investor Services reported €3.6 million revenue in Q3 2024, representing a +20.6% increase compared to Q3 2023, supported by continued commercial expansion and the contribution of the acquisition of Substantive Research on  17 September 2024.

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, Investor Services revenue was up +15.8% compared to Q3 2023. 

• Advanced Data Services

Advanced Data Services revenue reached €61.2 million in Q3 2024, up +10.4% from Q3 2023, driven by continued demand for fixed-income and power trading data, dynamic non-professional usage and one-off positive contribution from audit fees. It was also supported by a full quarter contribution of GRSS.

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, Advanced Data Services revenue was up +6.7%  compared to Q3 2023.

• Post Trade 

• Clearing

Clearing revenue was up +19.3% to €35.2 million in Q3 2024, reflecting the increase in equity clearing volumes following the expansion of Euronext Clearing in Q4 2023 and higher clearing revenues from the dynamic fixed income and commodities activities. Non-volume related clearing revenue (including membership fees, treasury income received from LCH SA prior to the migration) accounted for €10.5 million of the total clearing revenue in Q3 2024.

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, clearing revenue was up +19.3% compared to Q3 2023. 

• Net treasury income 

1. Net treasury income for Euronext Clearing was at €13.5 million (-1.7%). Increase in collateral following the financial derivatives clearing migration on 9 September and higher return on cash held was offset by client portfolio rebalancing on repo clearing and by the introduction of the VaR-based margin methodology in Q4 2023.

• Custody, Settlement and other Post-Trade activities

Revenue from Custody, Settlement and other Post-Trade activities was €63.1 million in Q3 2024, posting a strong organic growth of +7.1% compared to Q3 2023. This reflects growing assets under custody, dynamic issuance activities and higher settlement activity. Euronext Securities value-added services business continued to post strong growth.

On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, Custody, Settlement and other Post-Trade revenue was up +7.8% compared to Q3 2023.

• Technology Solutions and Other revenue

Euronext Technologies and Other revenue decreased to €25.7 million in Q3 2024, down -6.5% from Q3 2023, mainly driven by termination of Borsa Italiana legacy services in March following the migration to Optiq. On a like-for-like basis at constant currencies, Euronext Technologies and Other revenue was down -6.3% compared to Q3 2023.

Q3 2024 corporate highlights since publication of the second quarter 2024 results on 25 July 2024

• Euronext announces the cancellation of repurchased shares

On 30 July 2024, Euronext announced the cancellation of 2,870,787 ordinary shares following completion of its €200 million share repurchase programme on 3 January 2024.

• Appointment of the new CEO of Euronext Amsterdam

On 1 September 2024, René van Vlerken was appointed CEO of Euronext Amsterdam and member of the Managing Board of Euronext N.V., subject to shareholder approval. The appointment follows Simone Huis in ‘t Veld’s decision to resign from her position as CEO of Euronext Amsterdam and Member of the Managing Board of Euronext N.V. after five years, to pursue new projects.

• Successful expansion of Euronext Clearing to all Euronext financial derivatives markets

On 17 September 2024, Euronext announced the successful completion of the expansion of Euronext Clearing activities to all Euronext financial derivatives markets. This milestone marks the conclusion of the migration from LCH SA to Euronext Clearing and the end of the contractual relationship with LCH SA.

This was the final phase in the European expansion of Euronext Clearing, to create Euronext’s multi-asset class clearing house. This achievement, realised on schedule in September 2024, marks the last critical achievement in completing Euronext's ‘Growth for Impact 2024’ strategic plan and the integration of the Borsa Italiana Group, three years after it was acquired by Euronext.

• Acquisition of Substantive Research 

On 17 September 2024, Euronext announced the acquisition of 100% of Substantive Research, an industry-leading pioneer providing in-depth transparency on product and pricing comparison for investment research spend, market data and investment research content. Substantive Research will be integrated in Euronext’s investor services business Commcise. 

Corporate highlights since 1 October 2024

• Acquisition of Acupay

On 2 October 2024, Euronext announced the acquisition of substantially all the business of Acupay Group, global leader in financial reporting, corporate actions, cross-border tax relief, and securities processing.

The acquisition of Acupay further expands Euronext Securities’ services offering to investors and issuers, leveraging Acupay’s strong presence in Italy and opportunities to scale Acupay’s services through Euronext Securities’ network across Europe. The acquisition will also strengthen Euronext’s non-volume related revenue streams.

• Euronext 2025 financial calendar 
  • Full-year 2024 results:  
    • Release on Thursday 13 February 2025, after market closing 
    • Analysts conference on Friday 14 February 2025, at 09:00 CET 
    • Quiet period from 24 January to 13 February 2025
  • Q1 2025 results:  
    • Release on Wednesday 14 May 2025, after market closing 
    • Analysts conference on Thursday 15 May 2025, at 09:00 CEST 
    • Quiet period from 23 April to 14 May 2025
  • Annual General Meeting: Thursday 15 May 2025, at 10:30 CEST 
  • Q2 2025 results:  
    • Release on Thursday 31 July 2025, after market closing 
    • Analysts conference on Friday 1 August 2025, at 09:00 CEST 
    • Quiet period from 11 July to 31 July 2025
  • Q3 2025 results:  
    • Release on Thursday 6 November 2025, after market closing 
    • Analysts conference on Friday 7 November 2025, at 09:00 CET 
    • Quiet period from 17 October to 6 November 2025

 

Agenda

A webcast will be held as part of the investor day on 8 November 2024, at 08:30 CET (Paris time) / 07:30 GMT (London time):

Live webcast: 

For the live webcast of the investor day go to: Euronext Investor Day

The webcast will be available for replay after the call at the webcast link and on the Euronext Investor Relations webpage.
 

[1] Definition in Appendix – adjusted for non-underlying operating expenses excluding D&A and non-underlying revenue and income.

[2] Last twelve months reported and adjusted EBITDA

[3] Like-for-like basis at constant currency

[4] For the total adjustments performed please refer to the Appendix of this press release.

[5] Commodity derivatives of Euronext legacy markets have been integrated following the Euronext Clearing expansion that occurred on 15 July 2024, and financial derivatives of Euronext legacy markets have been integrated following the Euronext Clearing expansion that occurred on 9 September 2024. Volumes for Q3 2024 have been restated accordingly.