New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

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<ul><li>ikeGPS (IKE) delivered a solid 1H25 result in revenue terms, which was pre-released in October.</li><li>Group revenue growth of +16% was underpinned by robust growth in Subscriptions, as total enterprise customers rose +21 over the period to 436. </li><li>Gross margin improved from 59% in 1H24 to 67% in 1H25, reflecting: (1) the mix-shift towards higher-margin Subscription products, and (2) productivity gains from IKE Analyze's support centre in Mexico. </li></ul>

ikeGPS (IKE) delivered a solid 1H25 result in revenue terms, which was pre-released in October.Group revenue growth of +16% was underpinned by robust growth in Subscriptions, as total enterprise customers rose +21 over the period to 436. Gross margin improved from 59% in 1H24 to 67% in 1H25, reflecting: (1) the mix-shift towards higher-margin Subscription products, and (2) productivity gains from IKE Analyze's support centre in Mexico. 

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