Highlights:
· Q3 revenues of NOK 476m (NOK 392m)
· Q3 diluted EPS of NOK 0.14 (0.09)
· YTD revenues of NOK 1,453m (NOK 1,305m)
· YTD diluted EPS of NOK 0.41 (0.35)
CEO comment: Revenue momentum and operational leverage demonstrated, with Q3
revenue and EPS up 21% and 56%
Solid performances across all parts of the business made this the second-best Q3
to date. While continuing to support our investor clients with top-ranked
research and brokerage services, ABGSC helped raise more than NOK 20bn in debt
and equity during the quarter. This resulted in total revenues of NOK 476m, an
increase of 21% on a strong Q3 last year.
ABGSC delivered robust results in an exceptionally strong debt capital market,
including acting as joint bookrunner for European Entertainment Group's EUR 585m
senior secured bond issue - a record transaction among non-rated bonds. Our M&A
franchise also delivered a strong quarter, reinforcing our position as a trusted
partner to our clients. We are furthermore encouraged to see equity capital
market activity picking up substantially, particularly in Sweden, with Stockholm
continuing to distinguish itself as Europe's leading listing venue. This
underlines the region's depth and attractiveness for companies seeking access to
public capital.
We are also very pleased with the early success of our newly launched Private
Banking business. Despite only being operational for a few months, the response
from clients has been extremely positive, with high levels of engagement and
conversion from initial discussions to onboarding. This confirms our belief that
wealth management and private banking advisory services will be a key area of
growth for ABGSC in the years ahead.
Our strategic priorities remain clear. We are executing a focused growth
strategy that combines the continued strengthening of our core business with the
selective expansion into complementary areas. To support this strategy, we will
continue to attract top junior talent and complement them with targeted senior
hires. This will enhance our capabilities while maintaining a lean operating
model. This disciplined approach enables us to deliver strong results today
while investing in sustainable long-term growth.
With a strong quarter behind us and solid momentum across the business, we are
confident that we can execute our strategy and continue to deliver value to our
clients, shareholders, employees and partners.
For further information:
Jonas Ström, CEO +46 8 566 294 68
Geir B. Olsen, CFO +47 22 01 60 35
Please find attached the Q3 Interim Report. A presentation will be held as a
webcast at 09:00 CEST and can be accessed through a weblink or call-in details
presented on our corporate website www.abgsc.com.
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contact persons set out above, at 08:00 CEST on 15 October 2025.