SIX Reports 8.9% Jump in 2021 Operating Income

SIX Swiss Exchange released its financial results for 2021, reporting a successful performance despite challenging global situation.

Selected Financials for 2021

• ​Operating Income amounted to CHF 1,498.3 million (+8.9%)

• ​Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) totaled CHF 421.7 million (+14.8%)

• ​Non-operating result fell year-on-year due to significant one-off effects (in particular stake in Worldline, non-cash relevant) in the comparison years 2020 and 2021

• ​Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell accordingly to CHF 147.2 million (-71.4%)

• ​Group net profit totaled CHF 73.5 million (-83.2%)

• ​Without the Worldline-related effects, Group net profit rose 37.3% compared to the previous year

"In 2021, key achievements included the launch of SIX Digital Exchange and several new ESG indices and data offerings, the continuing growth of digital billing and invoicing in Switzerland, and the launch of 'Sparks', a new equity segment for SMEs at SIX Swiss Exchange,"the exchange stated.

"While equity trading on the stock exchanges did not reach the unprecedented volumes of the previous year, the economic environment was still favourable for the Exchanges and Securities Services business."