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DeFi Technologies Inc. Announces Q3 2025 Financial Results: Revenues of $22.5 million, Operating Income of $9 million, and CEO Transition

Core Insights - DeFi Technologies Inc. reported financial performance for Q3 2025, highlighting strong revenue and operating income despite a revision in revenue guidance for the year [1][3][4] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $22.5 million, a decrease from $28.1 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to lower realized gains on digital assets [4] - Operating income for Q3 2025 was $9 million, down from $14.4 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a decrease in total revenues [4] - Year-to-date revenue for 2025 reached $80 million, compared to $51.3 million for the same period in 2024, indicating overall growth in profitability [4] Asset Management and Growth - Valour's asset management business reported approximately $989.1 million in assets under management (AUM) as of September 30, 2025, up from $772.9 million as of June 30, 2025 [3][13] - The company achieved net inflows of $38.8 million for the quarter, totaling $116.2 million year-to-date [3] Revenue Guidance and Market Conditions - The company revised its 2025 revenue guidance from $218.6 million to $116.6 million due to delays in executing DeFi Alpha arbitrage opportunities and market conditions affecting trading spreads [3][14] - The strong balance sheet, bolstered by a recent $100 million equity financing, positions the company to compete for future high-margin arbitrage opportunities [3][14] CEO Transition - Johan Wattenström has been appointed as the new CEO and Executive Chairman, succeeding Olivier Roussy Newton, who will remain as a strategic advisor [3][34][35] Strategic Initiatives - Valour continues to expand its ETP offerings, having met its forecast of 100 ETPs listed across European and UK exchanges [15] - The company is executing a growth strategy that includes expansion into high-growth regions such as Africa, Asia, and the Middle East [16][18] Investor Demand and Performance - Valour's ETP business has seen significant growth, with inflows reaching $116.2 million as of September 2025, reflecting a strong market position [19] - Stillman Digital generated $6.1 million in revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with expectations to close 2025 with approximately $8.6 million [20] DeFi Alpha and Arbitrage Strategy - DeFi Alpha executed trades with significant discounts, enhancing the company's financial position despite delays in arbitrage opportunities due to market conditions [24][25] - The strategy focuses on leveraging the company's balance sheet to capitalize on market opportunities, providing a competitive edge [26] Research and Advisory Services - Reflexivity Research is expanding its distribution and enhancing its product offerings to drive growth [27][30] - DeFi Advisory has secured mandates with two clients and is well-positioned to expand its client base [33]