Q&A

When and by whom was the company created?
GL TRADE was created in June 1987 by Louis-Christophe Laurent and Pierre Gatignol.X

What is its legal status?
GL TRADE is a Limited Liability Company.X

What is its sector of activity?
IT/Financial Services. GL TRADE provides the financial community with a full range of integrated software solutions to manage the entire financial transaction process.X

How many offices does GL TRADE have worldwide and how many employees?
26 offices abroad and over 1,400 employees (more than 70% outside France).X

What portion of turnover is invested in R&D?
GL TRADE invests 13% of its revenues in R&D. Research and development represents 550 people worldwide. 160 people are based in near-shore development centres in Tunis and Belgrade.X

Where is GL TRADE listed?
GL TRADE was introduced on the Nouveau Marché on February 16, 1999 (Euroclear code 7208). GL TRADE is now part of the Eurolist on Euronext.X

What are GL TRADE’s strengths?

• Recurring business model: most revenues are derived from 2-year licensing subscriptions and in total over 80% of GL TRADE’s turnover is recurring.
• A resilient model even under difficult market conditions due to global and competitive solutions.
• Know-how based on 20 years of experience.
• Great importance placed on client relationships and a mature sales network, 26 offices worldwide.
• Large research and development teams (13% of turnover dedicated to R&D).
• The ability to adapt to market and client needs.

Who are our clients? Where are they located?
GL TRADE serves over 1,600 clients globally, including from brokers to investment banks and comprises corporates and hedge funds.X

What is GL TRADE strategy for external growth?
GL TRADE is pursuing an external growth policy for the following reasons:

• To consolidate and expand its position as a global player.
• To expand its product range, create new products, save time in developing new products.
• To promote GL TRADE’s technology in different countries worldwide.