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New Amsterdam Invest N.V. results first six months 2023
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — New Amsterdam Invest N.V. (the “Company”, or “New Amsterdam Invest”, or “NAI”), a commercial real estate company listed on Euronext Amsterdam, announces its non-audited results for the first six months ended 30 June 2023, today[1].
Highlights 2023 Half Year[2]
- Approval of business combination with Somerset Park B.V. and start of operations as an operating company in the commercial real estate sector
- Net Rental Income first half of 2023, effectively from 2 to 30 June 2023: €0.5 million (2022HY: €0.0)
- Result from real estate operations 2 to 30 June 2023: €0.1 million
- Net result first half of 2023: -€2.6 million mainly driven by one-off valuation differences (non-cash) and expenses to realize the business combination (2022HY: -€1.2 million)
- Earnings per share first half of 2023: -€0.50 (2022HY: -€0.24)
- Net increase in Cash position in first half of 2023: €5.8 million (2022HY: €0.1 million)
- Total Assets per 30 June 2023 €76.5 million (2022YE: 48.9 million)
- Solvency per 30 June 2023: 60.3% (2022YE: 99.5%)
Aren van Dam, CEO of New Amsterdam Invest commented: “It is with proud and confidence that we look back at the first six months of 2023 where we have laid a sound foundation for our Company and its business going forward. It was not easy to establish a business combination for commercial real estate in the past period. Nevertheless, we succeeded to start with an outstanding portfolio in the UK and US, expanding further already in the second month after the business combination clearly showing the strength of our proposition.
That being said, 2023 is a transitional year for New Amsterdam Invest. As a result of different regulatory requirement around the transition from SPAC to operational company we have to take significant non-cash one-off costs making 2023 overall loss-making. Going forward we expect to be profitable and well on track in 2024 to realize the financial objectives we have set out at listing.”
Summary results for the first six months of 2023
The greater part of the first half of 2023 was devoted to management efforts to realize a business combination for the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) New Amsterdam Invest. It turned out not to be easy to identify one or more operating companies in the real estate industry, which would meet most of the Company’s financial and quantitative parameters. On that basis, the Company decided to look for multiple operating companies that could be grouped together in a business combination meeting the required parameters and factors.
On 2 June 2023, the Company shareholders’ approved the incorporation of Somerset Park B.V. (“Somerset Park”) as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company with the intention to maintain a group of commercial investments under Somerset Park. Subsequently, the status of the Company as a SPAC ended (“de-SPAC”). Somerset Park, along with management and operating companies in relevant jurisdictions, form a group of international companies in the commercial real estate industry.
As a result, the Company operated for most of the first half year as a SPAC and only for the last four weeks in HY 2023 as an international operating company for commercial real estate. This implies that the results for the first half year are not characteristic for the Company’s regular operational results going forward. Showing a net income of €0.1 million the real estate operations over this period where profitable.
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Build up result from real estate operations to result according to interim financial report [3] (* €1,000) |
2023HY |
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Rental income |
544 |
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Direct related costs |
(108) |
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Net Rental income |
436 |
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Operating expenses |
(308) |
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Result from real estate operations (2 – 30 June) |
128 |
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SPAC operational costs |
(310) |
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De-SPAC one-off costs |
(2,849) |
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Operating result |
(2,990) |
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Financial income |
402 |
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Result before tax |
(2,588) |
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Taxation |
(9) |
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Result for the period |
(2,597) |
The reported result for the first half year 2023 amounts to €2.6 million loss.
This result is mainly attributable to a number of mainly non-cash one-offs to realize the transition from SPAC to a group of operating companies in commercial real estate like €0.5 million on the required documentation (Circular) as well as a required revaluation under IFRS of investment property of €2.3 million. A positive contributor was €0.5 million in interest received on the Escrow account. The running costs prior to the Business Combination came at €0.3 million.
The results from group companies have been included and consolidated within The Company’s Accounts results for periods from 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2023.
Number of shares issued per 30 June 2023
In addition, the Company has issued a total of 4,910,250 Warrants (IPO and BC) that will automatically and mandatorily convert when the closing price of the Ordinary Shares on Euronext Amsterdam reaches the Share Price Hurdle being €11,50 per share, without any further action being required from the Warrant Holder. The Share Price Hurdle will be met when the share closing price for available shares on Euronext is at the target price for at least 15 out of 30 consecutive trading days. If the hurdle is reached the Warrants will be converted into Ordinary Shares corresponding with the Warrant Conversion Ratio of 0.15, or 6.67 Warrants per Ordinary Share.
Outlook
As a result of different regulatory requirement in connection with the transition from SPAC to operational company, one-off costs where required as a result of which 2023 overall is expected to be loss-making. Going forward we expect to be profitable and well on track in 2024 to realize the financial objectives we have set out at listing. More specific we expect to realize a 2024 net rental income of approximately €6.6 million and a result before tax of
€2.6 million[4].
Relevant events after 30 June 2023
As announced on 19 July, the Company purchased Forthstone, a unique commercial property located in Edinburgh, with a long-term lease agreement with its tenant. With this purchase, the Company will add a sixth property to its portfolio and in line with the Company’s business objectives and strategy for growth.
The owner of the property will be a newly incorporated operating company; Forthstone Land and Property Ltd, a 100% indirect subsidiary of New Amsterdam Invest N.V. The total consideration for Forthstone, including transaction costs, amounts to GBP 9.5 million and has been financed with a combination of equity (available in cash) and debt (LTV loan). The interest rate on the loan will be approximately 7%, or approximately GBP 308k per annum. The purchase is expected to complete by 29 September 2023.
Financial Calendar
- 13 September 2023, publication Half Year Results
- 8 April 2024 DV, Annual Report 2023
- 31 May 2024 DV, General Meeting of Shareholders
Financial statements New Amsterdam Invest first six months of 2023
For an overview of the interim financial statements of New Amsterdam Invest for the first six months of 2023 we refer to the attached Half Year Report 2023.
About New Amsterdam Invest
New Amsterdam Invest N.V. is a commercial real estate company listed at Euronext Amsterdam with operating companies in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The main objective of New Amsterdam Invest is running commercial activities including the owning, (re-)developing, acquiring, divesting, maintaining, letting out and/or otherwise operating commercial real estate, all in the broadest possible meaning.
The management board of New Amsterdam Invest N.V. consists of Aren van Dam (member and CEO), Moshe van Dam (member and COO), Elisha Evers (member and CSO) and Cor Verkade (member responsible for investor relations).
All information about New Amsterdam Invest, including its principles and objectives can be found in the Shareholder Circular dated April 21, 2023, and the prospectus dated June 21, 2021. This and all other relevant documentation can be found on the company website: www.newamsterdaminvest.com
Disclaimer
Elements of this press release contain or may contain information about New Amsterdam Invest N.V. within the meaning of Article 7(1) to (4) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
This press release may include statements, including NAI’s financial and operational medium-term objectives that are, or may be deemed to be, ”forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms ”believes”, ”estimates”, ”plans”, ”projects”, ”anticipates”, ”expects”, ”intends”, ”may”, ”will” or ”should” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. Forward-looking statements may and often do differ materially from actual results. Any forward-looking statements reflect NAI’s current view with respect to future events and are subject to risks relating to future events and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to NAI’s business, results of operations, financial position, liquidity, prospects, growth or strategies. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made.
[1] This press release contains a summary of the 2023 Half Year results, for the full report see the attached Half year Report 2023
[2] Until 2 June 2023 the Company operated as a SPAC and only per that date acquired its operating companies. As a result, it is the first time the Company presents consolidated figures, and the current figures cover only a very limited period and no comparative figures on operational items can be included
[3] The table provides a distinction between ‘real estate related’ items and ‘SPAC related items’ for insight of underlying operational performance. The statements in the attached Half Year Report 2023 provide integral IFRS statements without this distinction
[4] Excluding potential impact of revaluation of investment property
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BitGo, the leading digital asset infrastructure solutions provider since 2013, is pleased to announce that Brett Reeves has been appointed Head of European Sales, a role he takes on in addition to his existing position as Head of Go Network. His new title is Head of Go Network and European Sales.
Brett joined in May 2024 and has since then overseen the expansion of BitGo’s presence in Europe, which includes onboarding new clients and partners and expanding the volume and scope of business across multiple jurisdictions within the European Union and UK.
Brett Reeves, Head of Go Network and European Sales, said:
“Since joining BitGo last year, it has been an intense and rewarding journey. Alongside growing the business our focus has been on obtaining the necessary licenses to achieve MiCA compliance, ensuring we are fully prepared for a comprehensive rollout of our Custody, Wallets, Staking, Trading and Financing services across Europe. With a growing team and increasing demand for secure, well-regulated digital asset solutions, we are highly optimistic about the opportunities 2025 holds for us.”
Brett has twenty years’ experience in the financial services industry having worked at Citibank, Nomura and Standard Chartered Bank. His background includes working within Prime Brokerage and OTC teams within the FX and interest rates markets. Most recently Brett was the Head of Business Development at the Bequant, a regulated digital asset Prime Broker.
About BitGo
BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, offering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement out of regulated cold storage. Founded in 2013, BitGo is the first digital asset company to focus exclusively on serving institutional clients. BitGo is dedicated to advancing a digital financial services economy that is borderless and accessible 24/7. With multiple Trust companies around the world, BitGo is the preferred security and operational backbone for more than 1,500 institutional clients in 50 countries, including many of the world’s top brands, cryptocurrency exchanges, and platforms. BitGo also secures approximately 20% of all on-chain Bitcoin transactions by value and is the largest independent digital asset custodian.
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SINGAPORE, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced that Wanshi Lin has been appointed as the Head of Singapore, effective immediately.
In this newly created position, Lin will oversee the company’s underwriting team in Singapore and spearhead business planning and market engagement on the company’s Lloyd’s Singapore platform. The establishment of a new leadership role in Singapore is demonstrative of Markel’s ongoing commitment to expanding its Asia Pacific operations and underwriting capabilities.
Lin will report to Christian Stobbs, Managing Director – Asia Pacific, in her new capacity.
Stobbs commented: “I’m thrilled about the energy and innovative ideas Wanshi will bring to this pivotal role. Singapore is our largest marketplace in the region for specialty products, and I’m confident that, under her leadership, we’ll further enhance our relationships with brokers and clients while building on the strong momentum achieved in recent years.”
Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer – Asia Pacific, adds: “It’s a delight to see Wanshi progress to take on this role. Her extensive experience, strategic insight and understanding of the Singapore market will be instrumental in strengthening our commitment to providing underwriting excellence to this important regional hub.”
Lin joined Markel in 2018 as an Assistant Underwriter – Marine, and since 2023 has been Senior Underwriter – Marine. Prior to Markel, Lin was Assistant Vice President at Marsh Singapore.
About Markel
We are Markel, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we operate the Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance divisions, as well as State National, our portfolio protection and program services operations, and Nephila, our insurance-linked securities operations. Our broad array of capabilities and expertise allow us to create intelligent solutions for the most complex risk management needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide.
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FinVolution’s SVP Ming Gu speaks at Asian Financial Forum, highlighting opportunities in CreditTech for Southeast Asia’s underserved
HONG KONG, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FinVolution Group (NYSE: FINV), a leading fintech service provider in the pan-Asian region, reaffirmed its commitment yesterday to advancing financial inclusion through cutting-edge credit technology and strategic partnerships at the Asian Financial Forum 2025 in Hong Kong.
Dr. Ming Gu, Senior Vice President of FinVolution Group, shared his insights on how fintech innovation is transforming access to credit for underserved populations in Southeast Asia.
“Fintech is creating new pathways for underserved populations to access credit and financial support, empowering them to invest in their futures,” he said at a thematic workshop on the future of fintech in Southeast Asia.
Driving financial inclusion through innovation
Gu emphasized FinVolution’s mission to bridge the gap between financial institutions and underserved communities by leveraging advanced credit technology.
The company has built its business around serving young workers and small business owners from grassroots backgrounds, whose financial needs are often overlooked by traditional banks and other financial institutions.
Through user-friendly digital lending platforms and collaborations with local partners, FinVolution has supported over 6 million borrowers and facilitated loans exceeding US$3 billion in its markets outside China as of Q3 2024.
FinVolution’s AI-powered tools enable financial institutions to better assess creditworthiness, particularly for those without traditional credit histories, Gu explained.
Opportunities and challenges in Southeast Asia’s market
Gu highlighted Southeast Asia’s potential as a key growth market for fintech, driven by its young population, e-commerce growth, and credit-driven consumption habits.
“Very few regions in this world can meet all these criteria,” he said, highlighting the underpinnings of Southeast Asia’s ascent as a fintech powerhouse. “Digital lending always goes hand in hand with the growth of e-commerce.”
“The number one factor driving financial inclusion and literacy is GDP per capita,” Gu said. “Fintech and other technologies serve as a tool to facilitate this process, but it is GDP per capita that remains the cornerstone of development.”
For instance, Indonesia’s ambitious Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision aims to accelerate the nation’s economic growth by at least 5% annually over the next two decades.
This initiative reflects the nation’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion and leveraging technology as a catalyst for sustainable progress.
“Indonesia is the place to watch over the next five to 10 years,” Gu added. “We are very bullish on Southeast Asia.”
Symbiotic relationship with regulators and financial partners
Despite these opportunities, challenges such as the lack of credit histories and increasing fraud risks persist, threatening the future of fintech in this region.
FinVolution combats these issues with advanced proprietary risk management systems and fraud prevention technologies.
Gu stressed the collaboration with regulators and financial institutions in creating a robust and inclusive financial ecosystem.
FinVolution itself adheres to stringent regulatory standards, securing necessary licenses and aligning with local laws. This endeavor coincides with steady improvements to Southeast Asia’s regulatory stringency in recent years, which are credited for creating an environment conducive to fintech innovation.
“I believe a symbiotic relationship between regulators and fintechs like us is crucial to Southeast Asia’s rise as a key global fintech hub,” Gu noted.
With over 100 financial institution partners, including digital banks and consumer finance companies, FinVolution provides end-to-end credit tech solutions that streamline processes and expand outreach.
FinVolution Group remains dedicated to driving financial inclusion and innovation in Southeast Asia. With a focus on technology and collaboration, the company aims to empower individuals and communities while fostering a thriving fintech ecosystem in the region.
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