Diginex Limited Announces Relocation of Headquarters to London as Cornerstone for Global Expansion
Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX) has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to London, UK, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The company has secured an 18-month lease at 25 Wilton Road, Victoria, beginning April 1, 2025.
This strategic move follows Diginex's recent cross-listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Tradegate Exchange under the symbol 'I0Q' on February 20, 2025. CEO Mark Blick will relocate to London to lead the expansion, joining a leadership team of six senior executives.
The London headquarters aims to enhance access to global financial markets, facilitate M&A opportunities across Europe and the US, and strengthen the company's position in ESG solutions. The relocation will enable closer engagement with organizations operating under ISSB and CSRD frameworks.
Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX) ha annunciato il trasferimento della sua sede aziendale a Londra, Regno Unito, segnando un passo significativo nella sua strategia di espansione globale. L'azienda ha ottenuto un contratto di locazione di 18 mesi presso il 25 di Wilton Road, Victoria, a partire dal 1 aprile 2025.
Questa mossa strategica segue la recente quotazione incrociata di Diginex sulla Borsa di Francoforte e sul Tradegate Exchange con il simbolo 'I0Q' il 20 febbraio 2025. Il CEO Mark Blick si trasferirà a Londra per guidare l'espansione, unendosi a un team di leadership composto da sei dirigenti senior.
La sede londinese mira a migliorare l'accesso ai mercati finanziari globali, facilitare opportunità di fusioni e acquisizioni in Europa e negli Stati Uniti e rafforzare la posizione dell'azienda nelle soluzioni ESG. Il trasferimento consentirà un coinvolgimento più stretto con le organizzazioni che operano secondo i framework ISSB e CSRD.
Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX) ha anunciado el traslado de su sede corporativa a Londres, Reino Unido, marcando un paso significativo en su estrategia de expansión global. La compañía ha asegurado un contrato de arrendamiento de 18 meses en 25 Wilton Road, Victoria, que comenzará el 1 de abril de 2025.
Este movimiento estratégico sigue a la reciente cotización cruzada de Diginex en la Bolsa de Frankfurt y en Tradegate Exchange bajo el símbolo 'I0Q' el 20 de febrero de 2025. El CEO Mark Blick se trasladará a Londres para liderar la expansión, uniéndose a un equipo de liderazgo de seis ejecutivos senior.
La sede de Londres tiene como objetivo mejorar el acceso a los mercados financieros globales, facilitar oportunidades de fusiones y adquisiciones en Europa y EE. UU., y fortalecer la posición de la empresa en soluciones ESG. La reubicación permitirá una mayor interacción con organizaciones que operan bajo los marcos ISSB y CSRD.
Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX)는 영국 런던으로 본사를 이전한다고 발표하며, 이는 글로벌 확장 전략에서 중요한 단계가 됩니다. 회사는 2025년 4월 1일부터 시작되는 18개월 임대 계약을 25 Wilton Road, Victoria에서 체결했습니다.
이 전략적 이동은 Diginex가 2025년 2월 20일 'I0Q' 기호로 프랑크푸르트 증권 거래소와 Tradegate 거래소에 최근 교차 상장된 이후 이루어졌습니다. CEO Mark Blick은 런던으로 이전하여 확장을 이끌며, 6명의 고위 경영진으로 구성된 리더십 팀에 합류할 것입니다.
런던 본사는 글로벌 금융 시장에 대한 접근을 강화하고, 유럽 및 미국 전역의 M&A 기회를 촉진하며, ESG 솔루션에서 회사의 입지를 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이전은 ISSB 및 CSRD 프레임워크에 따라 운영되는 조직과의 더 긴밀한 협력을 가능하게 할 것입니다.
Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX) a annoncé le déménagement de son siège social à Londres, au Royaume-Uni, marquant une étape importante dans sa stratégie d'expansion mondiale. L'entreprise a sécurisé un bail de 18 mois au 25 Wilton Road, Victoria, à partir du 1er avril 2025.
Ce mouvement stratégique fait suite à la récente cotation croisée de Diginex sur la Bourse de Francfort et sur Tradegate Exchange sous le symbole 'I0Q' le 20 février 2025. Le PDG Mark Blick déménagera à Londres pour diriger l'expansion, rejoignant une équipe de direction composée de six cadres supérieurs.
Le siège londonien vise à améliorer l'accès aux marchés financiers mondiaux, à faciliter les opportunités de fusions et acquisitions en Europe et aux États-Unis, et à renforcer la position de l'entreprise dans les solutions ESG. Le déménagement permettra un engagement plus étroit avec les organisations opérant sous les cadres ISSB et CSRD.
Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX) hat die Verlegung seines Hauptsitzes nach London, UK, angekündigt, was einen bedeutenden Schritt in seiner globalen Expansionsstrategie darstellt. Das Unternehmen hat einen 18-monatigen Mietvertrag für die 25 Wilton Road, Victoria, ab dem 1. April 2025 gesichert.
Dieser strategische Schritt folgt der kürzlichen Cross-Listing von Diginex an der Frankfurter Börse und der Tradegate Exchange unter dem Symbol 'I0Q' am 20. Februar 2025. CEO Mark Blick wird nach London ziehen, um die Expansion zu leiten, und sich einem Führungsteam von sechs leitenden Angestellten anschließen.
Der Hauptsitz in London zielt darauf ab, den Zugang zu globalen Finanzmärkten zu verbessern, M&A-Möglichkeiten in Europa und den USA zu erleichtern und die Position des Unternehmens im Bereich ESG-Lösungen zu stärken. Die Verlegung ermöglicht eine engere Zusammenarbeit mit Organisationen, die unter den Rahmenwerken ISSB und CSRD tätig sind.
- Strategic expansion into major financial hub enhances market access
- Cross-listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange expands investor base
- Improved positioning for M&A opportunities in Europe and US
- Stronger alignment with ESG regulatory frameworks (ISSB and CSRD)
- Short-term lease agreement (18 months) suggests temporary arrangement
- Relocation costs and additional hiring may increase operational expenses
Insights
Diginex's headquarters relocation to London represents a strategic repositioning that strengthens the company's European presence and signals an intensified focus on M&A activities. While not immediately impactful to financials, this move carries several strategic implications worth noting.
The selection of London as headquarters provides Diginex three key advantages: access to sophisticated financial markets, proximity to European sustainability regulatory bodies (particularly relevant for ISSB and CSRD frameworks), and centralized positioning for M&A target evaluation across both Europe and North America. The company's executive team - already predominantly European with four British, one German, and one Swiss executives - will be augmented with additional London-based senior hires.
The 18-month lease term at Victoria (commencing April 1) suggests a measured approach that provides flexibility while the company executes its acquisition strategy. This relatively short commitment could indicate either financial prudence or anticipation of rapid growth necessitating larger facilities soon. This follows Diginex's recent Frankfurt Stock Exchange cross-listing (February 20), creating a coordinated European market access strategy.
For investors, this move signals Diginex's commitment to becoming a more significant player in the ESG technology space through acquisitions. The company is positioning itself at the nexus of Europe's sustainability reporting ecosystem just as CSRD implementation accelerates across the EU, potentially expanding their addressable market. However, the announcement lacks specific acquisition targets or financial projections that would indicate immediate material impact on revenue or earnings.
Strengthening Market Position and Enhancing Strategic Growth Initiatives
LONDON, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diginex Limited (“Diginex Limited” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DGNX), an impact technology company specializing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, today announced that the Company will relocate its corporate headquarters to London, the United Kingdom, as part of its centralizing leadership to execute its strategic growth plans. On February 26, 2025, the Company signed a lease for office space with International Workplace Group for 18 months at 25 Wilton Road, Victoria, London, Greater London, SW1V 1LW, United Kingdom commencing on April 1, 2025, underscoring its commitment to establishing a strong base in one of the world’s leading financial hubs.
By establishing its headquarters in London, Diginex Limited aims to enhance access to global financial markets, expand business operations, and strengthen opportunities for strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the European market and beyond. The upcoming move follows the Company’s recent cross-listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Open Market) and the Tradegate Exchange under the symbol “I0Q” as of February 20, 2025, as well as its engagement with German-based investor relations firm, Kirchhoff Consult GmbH.
Diginex Limited’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Blick, will relocate to London to lead the Company’s expansion in the region. The Company’s executive leadership team comprises of six senior leaders, including four British executives, one German, and one Swiss. The Company plans to hire additional senior executives in London to further support its growing operations and drive strategic initiatives. This decision strengthens Diginex Limited’s leadership presence in the European market, which has become an increasingly important region for its growth strategy. With this shift, Diginex Limited expects to be better positioned to intensify its focus on mergers and acquisitions across Europe and the United States, allowing key executives to be closer to potential M&A target companies and emerging opportunities.
“We believe relocating our corporate headquarters to London is a welcome milestone in our strategic plan to grow by acquisition and places key executives closer to the company’s external M&A partners thus encouraging greater efficiency and more fluid decision making,” said Miles Pelham, Chairman of Diginex Limited. “This move strengthens our ability to engage with global investors, expand our leadership team, and accelerate future growth. With sustainability and regulatory frameworks playing a growing role in corporate governance, the relocation makes it easier to engage directly with organizations operating under the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) and the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) frameworks.”
As Diginex Limited continues its expansion, the Company remains dedicated to driving innovation in ESG solutions, supporting businesses in navigating regulatory landscapes, and delivering value to global clients across Europe, North America and Asia.
About Diginex Limited
Diginex Limited is a Cayman Islands exempted company, with subsidiaries located in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Diginex Limited conducts operations through its wholly owned subsidiary Diginex Solutions (HK) Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“DSL”) and DSL is the sole owner of (i) Diginex Services Limited, a corporation formed in the United Kingdom and (ii) Diginex USA LLC, a limited liability company formed in the State of Delaware. DSL commenced operations in 2020, and is a software company that empowers businesses and governments to streamline ESG, climate, and supply chain data collection and reporting. DSL is an impact technology business that helps organizations address the some of the most pressing ESG, climate and sustainability issues, utilizing blockchain, machine learning and data analysis technology to lead change and increase transparency in corporate social responsibility and climate action.
Diginex’s products and services solutions enable companies to collect, evaluate and share sustainability data through easy-to-use software. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://www.diginex.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's filings with the SEC.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Diginex
Investor Relations
Email:ir@diginex.com
European IR Contact
Jens Hecht
Phone: +49.40.609186.82
Email:jens.hecht@kirchhoff.de
US IR Contact
Jackson Lin
Lambert by LLYC
Phone: +1 (646) 717-4593
Email: jian.lin@llyc.global
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