LONDON: ADVFN PLC (AFN:JPJ) announced Monday the acquisition of the Capital Markets Group, which includes two major investor engagement platforms: Stockhouse in Canada and HotCopper in Australia.
The London-based financial information company said the deal strengthens its position in the small-cap investor space, combining one of the largest retail investor communities in both markets. As of June 2025, the platforms had a total of 315,128 registered users, 566 million page views and more than 66 million sessions.
For the unaudited fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, the Capital Markets Group reported revenue of $6.1 million against expenses of $5.9 million, with an EBITDA of $200,000 and a net loss of $510,000. Revenue streams include advertising, investor relations campaigns and content partnerships. The group added 123 new or renewed clients, published 5,851 articles and produced 2,556 investor-focused videos during the period.
“This acquisition expands our global footprint and creates new monetization opportunities,” ADVFN said in a statement. “The real potential lies in revenue synergies between our subscription-driven data tools and the Capital Markets Group’s expertise in public company marketing.”
ADVFN, headquartered at 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, said it plans to integrate the brands into its broader strategy to drive growth and long-term shareholder value.