UK's TP ICAP half-year profit falls short, shares decline
TP ICAP saw soaring trading volumes after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs threw global market into a frenzy. Clients rushed to reshape their portfolios and take advantage of the slumping dollar.
The company's adjusted operating profit rose 10% to 184 million pounds ($244.59 million) in the first half of the year, but fell short of the 189 million pounds markets expected, according to Shore Capital analyst Vivek Raja.
Shares of the company were down 5.5% to 290 pence in early trading. They had risen 19% this year as of yesterday's close.
Raja attributed the share decline to higher costs, the lack of an update on the Parameta unit IPO and some profit-taking by investors.
In May, TP ICAP said it would revisit the timing of a potential listing for its data and analytics business, Parameta - initially expected in the second quarter - citing continued market turbulence.
The London-based company posted a 7% growth in half-year revenue and also launched a new 30 million pounds share repurchase programme.
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