CMC Markets Reports Strong Q3 2021 Results

CMC Markets Plc (CMC), a leading global provider of online trading and institutional (B2B) platform technology solutions, today issues a trading update for the period from 1 October 2020 to 31 December 2020 (Q3 2021).

CMC's continued investment in platform technology and risk management, and its strategy of targeting high-quality premium and professional clients has continued to underpin the strong performance of the business over a sustained period of time.

In Q3 2021, the entire business has continued to perform very well, with high active client numbers resulting in strong client trading activity, although at lower levels than earlier in the financial year. In addition, client income retention remained well in excess of 80%, but below the levels reported for H1 2021, as guided.

Peter Cruddas, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "I'm delighted by our performance, and as we enter our final financial reporting quarter, we are focusing on delivering on our premium client strategy through technology, service and a resilient trading platform."

CMC expects to announce its full year pre-close trading update on 8 April 2021. As at 19 January 2021, the company compiled Full Year 2021 consensus, including 5 of the 6 covering analysts, is as follows:

• Net operating income of £376.6 million, ranging from £370.2 million to £387.5 million
• Profit Before Tax of £197.2 million, ranging from £191.3 million to £206.3 million