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The first Banknote branch in Mārupe is open

Continuing the development of the Banknote network of circular economy stores and ensuring ever wider branch network coverage, the first Banknote branch in Mārupe has opened. The new store is located in the centre of Mārupe, at Daugavas iela 27, next to the municipality council building. Read more

DelfinGroup starts operations in Lithuania

Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup is expanding its operations on the Baltic scale, starting to provide services on the Lithuanian market. The first international development phase will see the opening of five branches of the circular economy concept shop Banknote in Vilnius, with an online shop planned for the near future. Read more

DelfinGroup will pay out almost 970 thousand euros in dividends for the third quarter

As a result of the highest quarterly profit ever, it was decided at the Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders on 11 December that Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup will pay a dividend of 969 839 euros, or 0.0214 euros per share, for the third quarter of 2023. Read more

DelfinGroup raises 11 million euros of bank financing for business development

With the largest bank funding raised in the company’s history, Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup has signed a credit line agreement with Multitude Bank p.l.c. for 11 million euros to further develop the company. The agreement has a term of 2 years. Read more

DelfinGroup starts cooperation with Estonian company Wallester AS

Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup is starting a cooperation with an Estonian capital company Wallester AS to offer a new and innovative financial product that allows customers to use Visa virtual cards to access a convenient and secure credit line. Read more

Revenue of DelfinGroup increased by 46% in the first nine months of the year

Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup has continued to increase growth rates in all business segments in the first nine months of this year, which is positively reflected in the financial results. The company’s revenue in the first nine months increased by 46% compared to the same period last year, reaching 36.9 million euros. EBITDA of DelfinGroup increased to 13.1 million euros, up 41% compared to the first nine months of 2022, while profit before tax increased by 11% to 6 million euros. Read more

People in Latvia actively sell things on the secondary market

In the first nine months of this year, almost 5 million euros worth of goods were bought from clients on the secondary market, 46% more than in the same period last year, according to data compiled by Banknote, a circular economy retail network owned by DelfinGroup. People put electrical appliances, computers, mobile phones, jewellery, tools and household appliances on the secondary market for a financial benefit. Read more

New premises of Riga City Pawnshop opened at Audēju street 6

The oldest pawnshop in Latvia, Riga City Pawnshop, operating since 1802, has moved to new premises at Audēju Street 6. The new premises will offer a wider range of goods, including historical items, exclusive jewellery and precious metals, thus attracting those looking for valuable items with unique stories. Read more

DelfinGroup starts listing of new bonds on Nasdaq First North market

On Tuesday, October 3, Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup starts listing of 15 million euros bonds on the First North alternative market of Nasdaq Riga. The company completed issue within one month after the start of subscription. The coupon rate of the bond is set at 9% + 3 months Euribor. The par value of one bond is 1000 euros with a maturity date on 25 February 2026. Read more

DelfinGroup will pay out more than 883 thousand euros in dividends for the second quarter

Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup will pay out more than 883 thousand euros or 0.0195 euros per share in dividends for the second quarter of 2023, according to the decision made at the Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders on 14 September. Read more

The new concept Banknote branch is now open in Jēkabpils

Continuing the development and improvement of the Banknote circular economy retail network, a new concept store has opened in Jēkabpils, moving to new and more spacious premises. The new Banknote store is located at 146 Brīvības Street, next to the Old Town Square. Read more

Revenue of DelfinGroup grew by 52% in the second quarter

The Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup continued to show stable growth in all business segments in the second quarter of 2023, which was reflected in the financial results. The company's revenue in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 52% compared to the same period last year, reaching 12.3 million euros. DelfinGroup EBITDA increased to 4.3 million euros, up 41% compared to Q2 2022, while profit before tax increased by 7% to 2 million euros. The company’s loan portfolio has reached 78.1 million euros, up 16% since the beginning of the year. Read more

DELFINGROUP BUSINESS RESULTS FOR Q2 2023

Continuing to show growth in all business segments, fintech company DelfinGroup increased the sales of pre-owned, slightly pre-owned and new goods by 36% in the first half of 2023 compared to the corresponding period last year, reaching 7 million euros. Meanwhile, reaching a 29% increase in new loan issuance. Read more

DelfinGroup starts listing new bonds on Nasdaq First North alternative market

Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup on Monday, 3 July, starts listing 10 million euros bonds on Nasdaq First North alternative market of Nasdaq Riga. The company completed the issue of bonds with a floating interest rate of 8.75% and 3M EURIBOR. The par value of one bond is 1000 euros, with a maturity date of 25 September 2024. Read more

DelfinGroup will pay out more than 800 thousand euros in dividends for the first quarter of this year

Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup will pay out more than 800 thousand euros, or 0.0177 euros per share, in dividends for the first quarter of 2023. It was decided at an extraordinary meeting of shareholders on 12 June. Read more

Changes to the Management Board of DelfinGroup

Strengthening innovation development as a strategic priority for the company, financial technology and innovation expert Nauris Bloks has been appointed to the Management Board of the Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup. The change in the Management Board is in line with DelfinGroup strategy to continue its growth by strengthening it with new innovative fintech solutions. Read more

Investors demonstrated strong interest: DelfinGroup share offer oversubscribed by 1.12 times

Investors from all Baltic states have shown significant interest in the public offering of Latvian fintech company AS DelfinGroup shares made by two largest shareholders of the company – SIA L24 Finance and SIA EC finance, – which concluded on Friday. A total of 2,915 investors subscribed to 5,242,209 shares, equivalent to approximately 7.1 million euros, indicating that the offering was oversubscribed by 1.12 times. Read more

Banknote develops new service - remote purchasing of pre-owned goods

To make it easier for people to re-sell pre-owned and slightly pre-owned goods and motivate people to follow the circular economy principles, Banknote, the circular economy retail network owned by DelfinGroup, is the first to offer purchasing goods remotely Read more

The offer period for DelfinGroup shares has started on Nasdaq Riga stock exchange

Today, on May 22, the offer period of Latvian fintech company AS DelfinGroup shares started on Nasdaq Riga stock exchange. The subscription period will last until June 2 (15:30 Riga time). During the public offerings of shares, investors from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia will be able to purchase up to 4.66 million DelfinGroup shares. These shares are offered by the two largest shareholders of the company – SIA L24 Finance and SIA EC finance. The offer price per share is 1.35 euros. Read more

DelfinGroup shareholders will make public offer of 4.66 million DelfinGroup shares

The Bank of Latvia has approved prospectuses submitted by two largest shareholders of AS DelfinGroup – SIA L24 Finance and SIA EC finance – for the public offer to sell part of their DelfinGroup shares. Thus, investors in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will have the opportunity to purchase up to 4.66 million DelfinGroup shares. The offer price is 1.35 euros per share. The subscription period will last from May 22 to June 2 inclusive. Read more

DelfinGroup increases revenues by 46% in the first quarter

Continuing to show growing business indicators, Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup revenues in the first quarter of 2023 increased by 46%, reaching 11.1 million euros compared to the same period last year. The company's EBITDA increased to 3.9 million euros, which is 53% more than in the first quarter of 2022, while profit before taxes increased by 16% to reach 1.8 million euros. In addition, DelfinGroup loan portfolio has increased by 9% since the beginning of the year, reaching 73.5 million euros. Read more

The largest Banknote XL store opens in Riga

With the aim of providing people with an even more comprehensive range of pre-owned and verified goods in one place, as well as motivating people to turn to the principles of the circular economy, the largest store of pre-owned goods, Banknote XL, has opened in Riga at Jūrmalas gatve 30, Imanta, with an area of 300 m2. The investments in the store exceed 50,000 euros, providing the opportunity to buy more than 4,500 new and pre-owned goods on-site, as well as to sell things that are no longer used in the household. Read more

Dividend payment ex-date of AS DelfinGroup

DelfinGroup will pay dividends of 838 thousand euros for the last quarter of 2022

Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup will pay dividends of EUR 838,412.49, or EUR 0.0185 per share, for the last quarter of 2022, as it was decided at the extraordinary meeting of shareholders on 29 March. Last year, the company made 6 dividend payments of more than EUR 5 million in total, or EUR 0.1197 per share, which provided shareholders with a very good return of 8.1%. Read more

Expert: Businesses have been closing branches in the regions too rapidly

With an aim to strengthen the circular economy in trade, Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup continues to develop its circular economy trade network Banknote by investing more than EUR 127,000 in the reconstruction and development of its branches. At the same time, the company points out that the development of the branch network is also driven by the high public demand for convenient financial services and in-person options for the circulation of goods, as opposed to the general tendency to close various types of service outlets. Read more

Last year, the profit of DelfinGroup increased by 40%

In 2022, profit before taxes of the Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup increased by 40%, reaching 7.3 million euros, while income amounted to 35.1 million euros, according to the company's unaudited financial results for 2022. Whereas, since the end of 2021, the company's loan portfolio has increased by 54% to 67.4 million euros. The EBITDA of DelfinGroup increased to 13.1 million euros, a 29% growth compared to 2021. Read more

DelfinGroup invites to join its webinar about the financial results for 12 months of 2022

DelfinGroup invites investors, media representatives and other stakeholders to join its investor conference webinar scheduled on March 1, 2023, at 11 AM (EET). To join the webinar, please follow the instructions below. Read more

Last year DelfinGroup invested more than EUR 100 000 in digitisation solutions

By introducing new technological solutions, last year Latvian Fintech company DelfinGroup invested more than EUR 100 000 in digitising its services, which has enabled improved financial services to be brought to the market. Read more

DelfinGroup launches a unique program for Latvia and grants company stock options to employees

The Latvian FinTech company DelfinGroup has created a staff option program as a part of the long-term motivation program, which the company's shareholders approved to promote the employees' sense of belonging to the company. A total of 450 thousand company shares will be issued as part of the program. Read more

DelfinGroup partners up with BA School of Business and Finance and Riga Technical University

Latvian fintech company DelfinGroup is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with BA School of Business and Finance (BASBF) and Riga Technical University (RTU) on cooperation in the fields of studies and research. As a result, the fintech company and these higher education institutions have arranged to work together as part of the Financial Management Information Systems joint vocational bachelor study programme taught by BASBF and RTU. Read more
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