Record Revenue and Profit Growth
Marex reported $967 million in revenue and $203 million in adjusted profit before tax for the first half of 2025, representing a 27% increase compared to the previous year. The second quarter alone saw $500 million in revenue, up 18% from the previous year, with an adjusted profit before tax of $106 million, marking a 16% year-on-year increase.
Successful Acquisition and Integration
The acquisition of Cowen's prime brokerage has been highly successful, with revenues increasing from $85 million to over $200 million on a half-year run rate basis. The Aarna acquisition also exceeded expectations, running at 50% above pre-acquisition levels.
Strong Liquidity Position
Marex ended the quarter with $2 billion in surplus liquidity versus regulatory requirements, bolstered by a $500 million senior notes issuance in May.
Agency and Execution Segment Outperformance
Revenue in the Agency and Execution segment grew by 59% to $261 million in Q2, driven by strong growth in securities and energy, with margins improving from 14% to 26%.
Positive Market Reaction and Increased Public Float
The public float increased significantly, with private equity shareholders reducing their holdings to 17% from 64% at the IPO. The company also completed a successful equity follow-on transaction.