Record Operating Revenue and Earnings
SGX Group delivered the highest levels of half-year operating revenue and earnings. Group net revenue increased by 15.6% to S$646 million, while adjusted group NPAT increased 27.3% to S$320 million.
Strong Growth in Key Segments
Cash equities net revenue increased by S$35 million or 22%, with SDAV up 31% to S$1.26 billion. Derivatives net revenue grew S$35 million or 14%, with a 20% growth in overall derivative daily average volume.
OTC FX Expansion
OTC FX net revenue grew by S$14 million or 36%, with average daily volume also increasing by 36% to US$136 billion.
Robust Balance Sheet
Moody's reaffirmed SGX's AA2 rating, with a healthy leverage ratio decline to 0.9 times due to improved margins.
Increased Dividend
The Board declared an interim quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, bringing the total to $0.18 per share, a 6% increase.