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Alpha Fin Markets Consulting plc

10 October 2023

10 October 2023

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting plc

('Alpha FMC' or 'Alpha' or the 'Group')

Pre-close trading update

Alpha FMC (AIM: AFM), a leading global provider of specialist consultancy services to the Asset Management, Wealth Management and Insurance industries, announces its scheduled pre-close trading update for the six months ended 30 September 2023.

As outlined in the Group's full year results announcement in June, the global consulting market has experienced a more competitive environment with a longer sales cycle in the first half of the financial year. Against this backdrop, the Group's trading in the first half has been resilient, with c. 8% growth in net fee income compared to the first half of the prior year, alongside consistent consultant day rates and sales wins monthly through the half. First half adjusted EBITDA margin was just over 17%, lower than prior years as a result of reduced average utilisation, partly reflecting quieter summer months. Utilisation has ticked up in September from the summer low and is expected to increase further during the second half, normalising to target levels.

The Group continues to make good progress in North America, particularly in its alternative investments consulting business, Lionpoint, which continues to trade strongly. The Group's current selective approach to hiring continues, with costs remaining well controlled. The Group maintains a strong net cash position.

While the global consulting market continues to balance supply and demand, a more positive market sentiment is returning following the summer months. The Group continues to see robust client demand and enters the second half with a good pipeline of new business opportunities. These factors, together with the strong long-term structural growth drivers that underpin demand for Alpha's services and the Group's compelling proposition to clients, gives us confidence in the outlook. Accordingly, the Board expects to deliver full year results in line with current market expectations.

Alpha FMC expects to report its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023 on Thursday, 23 November 2023.

Enquiries:

 
 Alpha Financial Markets Consulting plc 
  Luc Baqué (Chief Executive Officer) 
  John Paton (Chief Financial Officer)           +44 (0)20 7796 
  Georgina Sharley (Company Secretary)            9300 
 Investec Bank plc - Nominated Adviser, Joint 
  Corporate Broker 
  Patrick Robb 
  James Rudd                                     +44 (0)20 7597 
  Harry Hargreaves                                4000 
 Berenberg - Joint Corporate Broker 
  Toby Flaux 
  James Thompson                                 +44 (0)20 3207 
  Alix Mecklenburg-Solodkoff                      7800 
 Camarco - Financial PR                          +44 (0)20 3757 
  Ed Gascoigne-Pees                               4980 
 Phoebe Pugh

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About Alpha FMC:

Headquartered in the UK and quoted on the AIM of the London Stock Exchange, Alpha is a leading global provider of specialist consultancy services to the asset management, wealth management and insurance industries.

It has the largest dedicated team in those industries, with approximately 1,000 consultants globally, operating from 17 client-facing offices spanning the UK, North America, Europe and APAC. Alpha has worked with all of the world's top 20 and 80% of the world's top 50 asset managers b y AUM, along with a wide range of insurance and other buy-side firms.

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