€m - IFRS |
9 months 2017 |
9 months 2018 |
Change |
Like-for-like change at constant exchange rates* |
ASSET MANAGEMENT |
88.9 |
81.6 |
-8.3% |
-6.0% |
LENDING & LEASING |
39.2 |
40.3 |
+2.8% |
+4.9% |
OTHER ACTIVITIES |
3.8 |
3.7 |
-2.4% |
-2.4% |
TOTAL LINEDATA |
131.9 |
125.5 |
-4.8% |
-2.7% |
Rounded, unaudited figures
*Includes QRMO since August 2017
Neuilly-sur-Seine, 18 October 2018 – Linedata (LIN:FP), global solutions and outsourcing services provider for the asset management and credit industries, recorded revenues of €125.5 million for the first 9 months of 2018, down -4.7% compared with the same period in 2017. At constant exchange rates and on a like-for-like basis, revenues decreased by the lesser amount of -2.7%.
In the third quarter of 2018, Linedata posted revenues of €41.7 million – a +1.1% increase compared with the third quarter of 2017 (-0.7% on a like-for-like basis at constant exchange rates).
The recurring share of revenues remained high at 73%, that is €92 million, which is in line with the first two quarters of 2018.
Across all segments, Linedata confirmed at the end of September 2018 that its order books were looking healthy, standing at €40.8 million, up 19.7% compared with €34.1 million at the end of September 2017.
Performance analysis by segment:
Asset Management (Q1: €26.7 m, -14.7%; Q2: €27.5 m, -8.5%; Q3: €27.3 m, -0.8%)
The Asset Management segment reduced its shortfall in the third quarter, with revenues that were more or less stable.
Linedata is continuing to develop and promote its new AMP platform, with active discussions underway with several clients.
Lending & Leasing (Q1: €13.4 m, +3%; Q2: €13.7 m, +1%; Q3: €13.3 m, +4.4%)
Since the start of the 2018 financial year, the Lending & Leasing segment has been enjoying strong momentum with organic growth of 4.9%. It has benefited from the launch of new versions of Linedata Ekip360 and Linedata Capitalstream V11.0, securing the continuing commitment of existing clients and the acquisition of new clients.
Outlook
For the 2018 financial year overall, Linedata is expecting revenues similar to 2017, on a like-for-like basis at constant exchange rates.
Next communication: 2018 annual revenues, 7 February 2019, after close of trading.