Core Insights - Plus500 has entered a strategic partnership with Topstep to provide exclusive clearing and technology infrastructure, enhancing access to live CME Group exchange markets for Topstep's trader community [1] - The company has been appointed as the clearing partner for FanDuel Prediction Markets, a joint venture between CME and FanDuel, indicating its expansion into prediction markets [1] Partnerships and Market Expansion - Plus500 highlighted its partnerships in the B2B U.S. futures space, with customer segregated funds rising to over $900 million by the end of December 2025, up from about $350 million at the end of 2024 [2] - The company secured new clearing memberships with ICE Clear U.S., ICE Clear Europe, and Cantor Fitzgerald, which are expected to enhance its institutional offerings and clearing services [2] - Management emphasized the fast-growing opportunity in prediction markets, launching event-based contracts for U.S. customers and offering B2B services in this segment [3] Regulatory Developments and Market Infrastructure - Regulatory and market-access developments were emphasized, including additional licenses and clearing memberships that are expected to support structural growth [4] - Plus500 is evolving into a broader market infrastructure provider, connecting customers to over 30 different exchanges and clearinghouses, serving retail, institutional, and business clients [4] Financial Performance - For FY2025, Plus500 reported revenue of $792 million and EBITDA of $348 million, reflecting year-on-year growth of 3% in revenue and 2% in EBITDA [11] - Basic earnings per share increased by 10% year-on-year to $3.93, partly due to an ongoing share buyback program [11] - The company ended 2025 with approximately $800 million in cash and no debt, with cash generated from operations around $265 million [13] Customer Engagement and Retention - Plus500 serves about 33 million registered customers across more than 60 countries, onboarding roughly 105,000 new customers in 2025 [8] - Retention metrics are strong, with 87% of 2025 OTC revenue generated by customers with over one year of tenure, and 67% from those trading for more than three years [10] Shareholder Returns and Future Outlook - The company announced additional shareholder returns of $187.5 million, including a new $100 million share buyback program and $87.5 million in dividends [14] - Management expressed confidence for 2026, highlighting ongoing product expansion, market entry, and institutional collaboration, including the acquisition of Mehta Equities in India [15][16]