Euronext Athens doubles first-half net profit. Euronext Athens reported consolidated net profit of €27 million in the first half of 2026, double the €13.5 million recorded a year earlier. Revenue increased by 56.8% to €53.3 million, while EBITDA rose 92.8% to €34.9 million. EBIT more than doubled to €32.7 million. Trading and post-trading services generated 71.5% of revenue, while listings and services for listed companies accounted for 16.2% and technology services for 12.3%. The General Index rose 31.7% year-on-year, while average daily trading value reached €342.6 million, its highest level since 2007. Total market capitalization stood at €182.5 billion, with foreign investors holding a record 68.6%. Companies raised €6.1 billion during the period, including €5.4 billion through share capital increases and €750 million from bond issues.

Euronext launches AI-driven portal for listed companies. Euronext Corporate Solutions has officially launched its new Investor Relations (IR) Portal. The secure, artificial intelligence (AI)-supported platform is expected to become the digital hub for European listed companies. With this introduction, the exchange operator takes an important step in executing its 'Innovate for Growth 2027' strategy, which focuses on expanding subscription services (SaaS) and creating a unified digital ecosystem. The rollout is already in full swing: more than 180 companies in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, and Norway have now connected to the new platform. Centralization in a fragmented landscape. Listed companies in Europe operate in an increasingly complex market where the demand for transparency, fast market data, and direct contact with shareholders is growing. Until now, investor relations teams often had to use a patchwork of different systems and data sources. The new IR Portal solves this by bringing all critical tools, data, and expertise behind one secure login. Within the secure and GDPR-compliant environment, companies get access to: * Live price information directly powered by Euronext. * Shareholder analyses and deep insights into investor activity. * An AI assistant that helps users navigate and provides direct access to best practices in the field. * A knowledge bank (Academy & learning hub) with specialist content and events for IR teams. 'The fact that we have welcomed more than 180 companies in less than two months is a strong signal that this portal meets a clear market need,' says Julien Tessier, CEO of Euronext Corporate Solutions. 'It is a concrete step in our promise to be the most efficient partner for IR teams within the European markets.' Time savings for strategic communication. Early market feedback is positive. Companies particularly emphasize the efficiency gains provided by the centralized platform. 'What I appreciate most is that everything is accessible via one login: our IR tools, market data, and expertise from the Academy,' says Giulia Rossi, Head of Investor Relations at the Italian textile company Aquafil. Tove Vestlie, CFO and IR manager at the Norwegian company Soiltech, agrees: 'The portal has become a fixed part of our weekly workflow. It saves our teams time, allowing us to focus on what really adds value: the dialogue with shareholders and strategic communication.' First step towards a broader ecosystem. According to Euronext, the launch of the IR Portal is just the beginning. The platform is designed to eventually become the exclusive gateway for all services and software that Euronext offers to the business community. Currently, Euronext Corporate Solutions already serves thousands of corporate clients in Europe with software and advice in the fields of investor relations, governance, and compliance.

Euronext NV has completed a private placement of 12 million new ordinary shares plus 2 million existing shares, with an additional 1.5 million share over-allotment, resulting in approximately 8% dilution. The company subsequently raised 388,000 shares through a fully subscribed offering to fund platform expansion and strategic acquisitions. To offset dilution, Euronext announced a share buy-back programme supporting employee share purchases, signalling commitment to shareholder value and workforce engagement. The company's share price declined modestly following the placement but has since stabilised. Operating within stringent EU regulatory frameworks including EMIR and MiFID II, Euronext faces competition from pan-European exchanges and fintech platforms. The capital injection strengthens its balance sheet for potential expansion into emerging asset classes whilst the buy-back enhances earnings per share.