Tradeweb Markets - TW STOCK NEWS

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) has appointed Troy Dixon as an independent director effective March 1, 2023. With nearly 30 years in the industry, Dixon is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Hollis Park Partners LP, focused on structured products. His prior experience includes leading RMBS trading at UBS and Deutsche Bank. CEO Billy Hult emphasized that Dixon's expertise in fixed income markets will be crucial for Tradeweb's growth. Chairman Lee Olesky called Dixon a 'proven industry leader' who will enhance the Board. Tradeweb operates electronic marketplaces for various financial products and facilitated over $1.1 trillion in trades daily on average.

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ: TW) announced the launch of a market data service for real-time Indicative Net Asset Values (iNAVs) for ETFs, starting with BlackRock's iShares ETF suite in Europe. As of February 6, 2023, these iNAVs are accessible via Bloomberg and Refinitiv. The service aims to enhance market transparency and trading confidence by providing updated ETF valuations every 15 seconds. Institutional interest in ETFs has surged, with an annual growth of 32% in notional volumes over the past five years. Tradeweb plans to expand this service globally, catering to rising demand for accurate and timely pricing in volatile markets.

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) reported impressive trading volume for January 2023, totaling $23.2 trillion, with an average daily volume (ADV) of $1.15 trillion, marking a 2.8% year-over-year increase. Key highlights included record ADV in European government bonds, fully electronic U.S. High Grade credit, and global portfolio trading. Notably, U.S. government bond ADV decreased by 7.2% year-over-year to $136.1 billion, while European government bonds saw an increase of 14.3% to $42.3 billion. The report reflects Tradeweb's ability to adapt in a complex macroeconomic environment.

Tradeweb Markets reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022, achieving a 5.8% increase in quarterly revenues to $293 million. Average daily volume (ADV) decreased by 4.1% year-over-year. Quarterly net income surged 65% to $99 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose 10.5% to $154.7 million, reflecting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 52.8%. The company announced a 12.5% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $0.09 per share and repurchased $34 million in shares. Tradeweb's leadership transition to CEO Billy Hult and a strong partnership with BlackRock were also highlighted.

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on February 2, 2023 at 7:00 AM EST. A conference call for investors will follow at 9:30 AM EST, featuring insights from CEO Billy Hult and other executives. The call will cover financial performance details and include a Q&A session. Tradeweb, a leading operator of electronic marketplaces, has processed an average of over $1.0 trillion in notional value traded daily over the last year, serving approximately 2,500 clients worldwide. For more information, visit investors.tradeweb.com.

Tradeweb Markets reported a total trading volume of $21.2 trillion in December 2022, with an average daily volume (ADV) of $1.02 trillion, marking an 11.6% increase year-over-year. However, the fourth quarter ADV decreased by 4.1% to $1.07 trillion. Highlights include record ADV in U.S. credit and robust growth in municipal bonds, but declines were noted in mortgage and U.S. ETF trading. CEO Billy Hult emphasized strong client engagement across trading protocols despite market challenges, including inflation and geopolitical risks.

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) has announced a leadership transition effective January 1, 2023, with Thomas Pluta taking over as President and Billy Hult becoming CEO. Lee Olesky has retired as CEO and now serves as non-executive Chairman. Hult, previously President since 2008, has a significant role in expanding Tradeweb's electronic marketplace operations. Pluta, who joined Tradeweb in 2022, oversees U.S. Institutional Fixed Income and Equities, enhancing the leadership structure to drive future growth.

Tradeweb Markets has partnered with BlackRock to integrate its credit trading solutions into BlackRock's Aladdin order execution management system. This multi-year collaboration aims to enhance access to liquidity across various bond markets, including corporate and emerging markets. The initial phase will feature Tradeweb's AiPrice for real-time pricing of nearly 25,000 corporate bonds. Tradeweb has reported notable growth, with average daily credit trading volumes exceeding $29.7 billion in 2022.

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) has launched a share repurchase program authorizing up to $300 million in Class A common stock buybacks. The program aims to manage stock dilution stemming from employee compensation while enhancing shareholder value through opportunistic purchases. CFO Sara Furber highlighted the initiative as a strategic move, reflecting confidence in the company's robust balance sheet and strong cash flow generation. The repurchase program has no fixed termination date and is subject to discretion based on market conditions.