Diginex Bolsters Leadership Amid Aggressive Acquisition Drive

Diginex KYG286871044

In a clear signal of its ambitious growth plans, sustainability-focused regulatory technology firm Diginex has elevated a key architect of its merger strategy to the role of Deputy Chairman. This leadership reinforcement coincides with the publication of explosive half-year revenue growth and the pursuit of multiple strategic takeovers.

Lorenzo Romano, previously Head of M&A and Strategic Development, has been promoted following his instrumental role in the company's acquisition strategy. His appointment comes fresh from overseeing the successful integration of Matter DK ApS, an all-share transaction valued at approximately $13 million finalized in October.

Romano brings more than two decades of private banking and investment advisory experience to the position, having most recently led EFG Bank's private banking operations in Geneva and held prior senior roles at Syz Bank. His promotion underscores the strategic priority Diginex places on mergers and acquisitions.

The company is currently engaged in negotiations concerning three specific acquisitions:
* Plan A (plana.earth): A non-binding letter of intent has been signed for this AI-powered carbon accounting platform.
* The Remedy Project: A planned takeover aimed at expanding the firm's advisory business.
* Kindred OS: A memorandum of understanding is in place for edge-AI technology.

Half-Year Financials Reveal Strategic Investment

Financial results released on December 9th demonstrate the momentum behind this strategy. Revenue skyrocketed by 293% to $2.0 million for the period, driven by a surge in subscription and license fees from $0.2 million to $1.9 million. The company's net asset position strengthened considerably, climbing to $10.9 million from $4.6 million in March 2025.

Key Financial Highlights:
* Revenue: $2.0 million, a 293% increase.
* Operating Loss: $6.0 million (prior year: $4.2 million).
* Balance Sheet: Remains debt-free with no interest-bearing liabilities.
* Professional Fees: Rose by $2.2 million to $3.0 million, primarily for M&A due-diligence.

The significantly higher operating loss is attributed directly to increased advisory costs associated with due-diligence examinations for potential acquisitions, reflecting a strategic decision to invest in future growth at the expense of short-term profitability.

Capital Strengthened for Future Deals

Following the reporting period, Diginex significantly enhanced its liquidity. The exercise of warrants on October 23rd generated roughly $13.8 million through the issuance of 18 million new shares. These proceeds provide substantial financial flexibility to advance the planned acquisition pipeline.

Concurrently, the company continues to develop its product portfolio. Its most recent launch is an AI-powered ISSB Disclosure Tool, partially funded by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The core diginexESG platform now supports 19 global reporting frameworks, including GRI, SASB, and ISSB standards.

Targeting a High-Growth Sector

Diginex is positioning itself within the rapidly expanding sustainability RegTech market. Industry projections estimate this sector will grow from around $20 billion in 2025 to over $80 billion by 2032. A strategic alliance with the EVIDENT Group seeks to integrate ESG data into tokenized assets—a move toward building a digital market infrastructure for sustainable finance products.

With a debt-free balance sheet and newly raised capital, the company possesses the financial resources to execute its aggressive M&A strategy under Romano's guidance. The ultimate success of this phase will be measured by the effective integration of acquired businesses and the sustained trajectory of revenue growth.