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Leonteq publishes full-year 2025 results and announces nomination of new Chairman
Leonteq publishes full-year 2025 results and announces nomination of new
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Leonteq AG / Key word(s): Annual Results Press release: Leonteq publishes full-year 2025 results and announces nomination of new Chairman 12-Feb-2026 / 06:30 CET/CEST Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.PRESS RELEASE | LEONTEQ PUBLISHES FULL-YEAR 2025 RESULTS AND ANNOUNCES NOMINATION OF NEW CHAIRMAN Zurich, 12 February 2026 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LROn the back of lower net fee income and trading result, Leonteq AG (SIX: LEON) reported a loss for 2025 despite significant cost reductions and renewed momentum in client business in the second half. The company successfully transitioned to its enhanced regulatory regime in 2025, reporting a strong capital ratio of 16.9%. Management will continue to execute its strategic plan with a clear priority to grow revenues and restore profitability in 2026. Leonteq today also announced the nomination of Felix Oegerli as independent Chairman proposed for election at the 2026 AGM. H2 2025 characterised by resilient client franchiseFee production accelerated notably following the seasonal weak summer months, resulting in net fee income of CHF 90.5 million (H1 2025: CHF 88.0 million) In contrast, positive hedging contributions from H1 2025 reversed on the back of lower realised market volatility in the course of H2 2025Record number of products issued (up 49% yoy); thereof 33% initiated via LYNQS Turnover totalled CHF 13.8 billion (up 17% yoy) – margins continued to be at lower levelsFY 2025 – strong capital ratio despite unsatisfactory net result Total operating income of CHF 172.3 million (2024: CHF 238.5 million), reflecting lower net fee income and net trading result year-on-year Operating expenses down 11% to CHF 205.0 million, reflecting a reduction in personnel expenses as well as lower net provisions Underlying expenses down 16% to CHF 193.8 million – well ahead of guidance Underlying loss before taxes of CHF 21.5 million (IFRS reported loss before taxes: CHF 33.3 million)Underlying Group net loss of CHF 21.9 million (IFRS reported Group net loss: CHF 33.7 million)Strong CET1 ratio of 16.9%, significantly exceeding guidance Decisions on distributions in line with capital return policy Board considers it prudent not to return capital at this point and decided that Leonteq will not pay a ...