SafeCharge International Group Limited is a global provider of payments service, risk management and IT solutions for online businesses. The Group has a diversified, blue chip client base and is a trusted payment partner for customers from various e-commerce verticals. SafeCharge International Group Limited has a history of innovation and employs proprietary technologies and methodologies to service a stable and growing merchant client base. The Group has been Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Level 1 certified since 2007. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, SafeCharge Limited, is regulated as a Payment Institution by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) under EU directive. The Group currently employs approximately 200 people across its operations in the UK, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Israel, Germany and Austria. SafeCharge is Sagi's second public company on the British capital market, after Playtech Cyprus Ltd. (LSE:PTEC),

SafeCharge International Group Limited is listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market (symbol SCH).

http://safecharge.com/company/

First day dealings on AIM for SafeCharge 2April 2014
http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=4784820

Interim Results 9 Sept 14
http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=4882034

IC view

At 254p, the shares are up 6 per cent on our buy advice (239p, 25 September 2014). But the shares aren't cheap, trading on 22 times 2015 forward earnings. That said, investors looking to get into a quality business in the fast-growing payment services market need look no further. Buy.

5 Feb Numis 350.00 Buy

Notice of Results



SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), the international provider of payments services, risk management and IT solutions for online businesses, will announce its maiden preliminary results for the full year ended 31 December 2014 on Tuesday, 17 March 2015 at 7.00 am GMT.

Full Year Results
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SafeCharge International Group Ltd
17 March 2015

SafeCharge International Group Limited



("SafeCharge", the "Company" or the "Group")



Full Year Results



Record financial results with strong momentum flowing into 2015





SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), the global provider of payments services, technologies and risk management solutions for online and mobile businesses, is pleased to announce its maiden preliminary results for the full year ended 31 December 2014.



Financial highlights



Revenues up 78% to US$76.9 million (2013: US$43.2 million)
Gross Profit up 79% to US$44.5 million (2013: US$24.9 million)
Adjusted EBITDA* up 119% to US$24.7 million (2013:US$11.3 million)
Adjusted net profit* up 122% to US$21.3 million (2013: US$9.6 million)
Cash flows from operations US$20.8 million (2013:US$10.8 million)
Reported profit after tax US$14.4 million (2013: loss US$1.3 million)
Cash balances at year end of US$146.5 million (2013: US$11.8 million)
Recommended final dividend of 5.28 US$ cents per share, giving total 2014 dividend of 8.16 US$ cents per share


*Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net profit are calculated after adding back certain non-cash charges and cash expenses relating to professional costs incurred in respect of the Company's Initial Public Offering and terminated projects, acquisition costs, goodwill impairment and share-based payments charge (See Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income).



Current trading



The strong trading and momentum generated by the Group's core business in the last quarter of 2014 has continued into 2015 with January and February proving to be very strong months.



Operational highlights



Successful, oversubscribed IPO in April 2014 raising US$125 million before expenses
Attained Principal Membership of VISA Europe
Granted approval for Issuing Activity by MasterCard Europe
Achieved authorisation as an Electronic Money Institute
Signed 250 new customers (2013: 185)
Launch of significant new customers, including Sports Betting operator Ladbrokes, Game developers JoyFun and Gaijin as well as FX brokerages Finsa and FXDD
Successful launch of an innovative automated onboarding solution
Winner of Payments Company of the Year at the eGaming Review B2B Awards
Completed acquisitions of 3V Transaction Services Limited and CreditGuard Limited after the year end.


Roger Withers, Chairman of SafeCharge, said:



"It is a privilege to present such an outstanding set of results in our first year as a public company. I congratulate David Avgi and the whole of the SafeCharge team, for an excellent performance during a landmark period for the group. We entered the year trading strongly with financial strength to pursue our stated M&A strategy."



David Avgi, CEO of SafeCharge, said:



"After a transformational year of progress, December saw record monthly revenues and earnings. This momentum has continued into the first three months of 2015 and we have enjoyed very strong trading. In 2015, we will continue to develop our technology and products and grow the business into new market and industries, enabling us to benefit from operational leverage."



Recommended final dividend



Subject to shareholder approval of the final dividend at the Annual General Meeting, to be held on 19 May 2015, the dividend will be payable on 26 May 2015 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at the record date of 8 May 2015. The ex-dividend date is 7 May 2015.



In order to facilitate simpler settlement, shareholders will be paid their dividends in sterling. The dividend will therefore be subject to a conversion exchange rate from US dollars based on a GBP/USD rate of 1.48, being the rate at 4.30pm on 16th March. As a result those shareholders entitled to the final dividend will receive 3.57 pence per share.





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17 Mar Numis 350.00 Buy

IC - Safecharge's customer numbers are growing rapidly which helps to explain the staggering 78% improvement in revenue last year. This more than doubled adjusted cash profit - excluding acquisition and IPO costs - to $24.7m. The business is highly cash generative , with cash flows from operations of $20.8m last year- close to double the 2013 figure.

Hello dreamcatcher, I've been buying here over the last few days so hoping to replicate OPAY!

I think it will Greyhound, Sagi has a good record .

Absolutely - you can't afford not to be in payment systems the way things are going to explode with smart phones in the next few years. Multi-bagger in the waiting one hopes.

Could be another good percentage gainer today...

23 Apr Numis 350.00 Buy

Launch of PokerStars prepaid MasterCard
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SafeCharge International Group Ltd
23 April 2015

SafeCharge International Group Limited



("SafeCharge")





Launch of PokerStars prepaid MasterCard





SafeCharge (AIM: SCH) the global provider of payments services, technologies and risk management solutions for online and mobile businesses, is pleased to announce that it has launched a PokerStars-branded prepaid MasterCard® that allows poker players in the UK to withdraw and deposit direct to their bank account.



SafeCharge, a leader in advanced payment technologies, will manage StarsCard, a prepaid MasterCard payment solution for customers of PokerStars, one of the world's largest online gaming sites. StarsCard was initially made available to all players in the UK on 16 April 2015 and will roll out into further international markets in the future.



The StarsCard provides a free and well-protected web and mobile account for PokerStars players that can be funded by vouchers, (available at retail stores) bank transfer or a debit card. StarsCard is integrated to PokerStars and can be used to deposit and cashout directly to and from a player's PokerStars account.



StarsCard allows PokerStars customers to have a single point of deposit that combines all the convenience of existing options but with additional features for cashing out, spending and sending money to friends and family. StarsCard can be used anywhere MasterCard is accepted.



StarsCard is managed by SafeCharge Card Services Ltd,,the Dublin-based issuing and programme management division of SafeCharge. SafeCharge Card Services has previously developed and managed wallet and card solutions for clients such as Telefónica, Orange and Visa Europe.



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Good write up in Investors Chronicle, position 20 in their top AIM 100.

AGM Statement
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SafeCharge International Group Ltd
28 April 2015

SafeCharge International Group Limited



("SafeCharge", the "Company", or the "Group")



Annual General Meeting and Dividend Schedule



SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), the global provider of payments services, technologies and risk management solutions for online and mobile businesses, announces that the Company's Notice of the Annual General Meeting ("Notice") together with the Annual Report, containing the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014, has been posted to shareholders. The Annual General Meeting ("AGM") will be held at the offices of JTC, Level 3, Frances House, St Peter Port, Guernsey at 10am on Tuesday, 19 May 2015.

The Notice sets out the resolutions to be proposed at AGM, including special business seeking approval for the migration and re-domicile of the Company to the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Holders of shares and depositary interests can, where appropriate, electronically both appoint a proxy and vote by following the instructions contained within the Notes to the Notice of Annual General Meeting.

The Company's Annual Report and the Notice will be available to view on the SafeCharge website www.safecharge.com.

As noted in the Company's full year results announcement of 9th March, 2015 the Board has recommended a final dividend of 5.28 US$ cents per share, giving a total dividend of 8.16 US$ cents per share for the year. In order to facilitate simpler settlement, shareholders will be paid their final dividends in sterling at a rate of 3.57 pence per share.

Subject to shareholder approval at the AGM, the dividend is expected to be paid on 26 May 2015 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at the record date 8 May 2015. The ex-dividend date is 7 May 2015.

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Strategic partnership with 2C2P
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SafeCharge International Group Ltd
01 May 2015

SafeCharge International Group Limited



("SafeCharge", the "Company", or the "Group")



Strategic cooperation with 2C2P



SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), the global provider of payments services, technologies and risk management solutions for online and mobile businesses, announces that it has agreed to enter into a strategic partnership with South East Asia-focused payment services company 2C2P. The strategic partnership is expected to extend SafeCharge's technology product offering to 2C2P's merchants being, mainly, travel businesses and retailers in South East Asia. Separately, the Company has completed a minority investment in 2C2P.

The Group has begun the process to connect its payment platform with 2C2P in Asia which will extend its services in international payment processing to Asian merchants. 2C2P, which is headquartered in Singapore, has a strong list of customers and processed $2.2bn in payments in 2014. The company has offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Hong Kong. Frost & Sullivan estimates the B2C e-commerce volumes in these markets to grow by a CAGR of over 35 per cent. from 2013 through to 2018.

David Avgi, Chief Executive Officer, said:



"The smart omni-channel technologies of 2C2P, their focus on mobile payments, local integration across multiple payment types and the company's management are some of the reasons for deciding to develop this partnership with 2C2P. Asia Pacific continues to be a key focus area for SafeCharge and is a central part of management's long term strategic vision. We expect to see significant growth for SafeCharge coming from the fast growing e-commerce markets in the Asian region."

Aung Kyaw Moe, Group CEO of 2C2P, said:

"Europe has traditionally served as a leading fintech and payments hub. With their global insights and knowledge around key financial verticals, including payments, e-commerce and capital markets, SafeCharge brings valuable insights to 2C2P, helping us apply these to an Asian context."

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1 May Numis 350.00 Buy

Strategic partnership and investment
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SafeCharge International Group Ltd
03 June 2015



SafeCharge International Group Limited



("SafeCharge", the "Company", or the "Group")





Strategic partnership and investment





SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), the global provider of payments services, technologies and risk management solutions for online and mobile businesses, announces that it has agreed to enter into a strategic partnership with German based FinTech Group AG ("FinTech") which is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FLA.GR).



Under the partnership, SafeCharge will work with FinTech's BIW Bank subsidiary to develop banking services offerings in areas including banking transaction services, mobile payments and debit cards. BIW Bank is a full service bank with over €1.3 billion of customer deposits. SafeCharge will use BIW Bank's platform to offer a full suite of banking services to its client base. BIW Bank will be one of the partner banks for the Company's launch of its PAY.COM consumer mobile payment wallet and digital account in Germany. As part of the strategic partnership SafeCharge has invested approximately €10 million for a 5% equity interest in FinTech.



David Avgi, Chief Executive Officer of SafeCharge, said:



"Safecharge's portfolio of services and products will be enhanced by the strategic partnership with FinTech Group. The partnership marks another step in our strategy to create a new generation of financial services and payments for a global customer base. The business we are building is expanding into new geographies, market verticals and services, increasing our presence throughout the payments system. Our investment in FinTech underscores the importance of the partnership to the Group and our commitment to growth."





Frank Niehage, Chief Executive Officer of FinTech, added:



"Our subsidiary XCOM is one of the leading technology providers for banks and financial institutions and XCOM's subsidiary BIW bank is the outsourcing and white label banking partner of choice for many German banks as well as for many newly established fintech start-ups. Based on our technology expertise and regulatory platform, we will be able to help SafeCharge to jumpstart new business lines by offering their retail and corporate customers European-wide comprehensive banking services opportunities."





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Trading Statement & Notice of Results
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SafeCharge International Group Ltd
22 July 2015





SafeCharge International Group Limited



("SafeCharge", the "Company" or the "Group")



Trading Statement



Notice of results



SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), the international provider of payments services, technologies and risk management solutions for online and mobile businesses, provides the following trading update ahead of its interim results for the period ending 30th June 2015, which will be announced on Wednesday 16th September 2015.



The Directors are pleased with trading in the period which has seen strong year-on-year growth. Operationally, the period saw the launch of SafeCharge acquiring services, which is now live with both VISA and MasterCard and will strengthen the Group's earnings from 2016. This is a significant milestone in the development of the business, which leverages the Principal Memberships of VISA and MasterCard.



The Group's business pipeline remains strong, with many new clients, from both core and new market sectors, scheduled to go live on the SafeCharge platform in the second half. The Directors remain very confident for the full year 2015.



A presentation of the interim results for analysts will be held at 3.00pm on Wednesday 16th September 2015 at the offices of Bell Pottinger, Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London WC1V 7QD.



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23 Jul Numis 350.00 Buy

Interim Results
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SafeCharge International Group Ltd
16 September 2015

SafeCharge International Group Limited



("SafeCharge," the "Company," or the "Group")



Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2015



SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), the global provider of payments services, technologies and risk management solutions for online and mobile businesses, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2015.



Highlights



§ Revenues up 44% to US$49.5m (H1 2014: US$34.4m)

§ Gross Profit up 40% to US$28.5m (H1 2014: US$20.3m)

§ Adjusted EBITDA(1) up 41% to US$15.2m (H1 2014: US$10.8m)

§ Adjusted profit(1) up 59% to US$16.1m (H1 2014: US$10.1m)

§ Cash flows from operations US$14.5m (H1 2014:US$10.2m)

§ Reported profit after tax US$12.4m (H1 2014: US$4.8m)

§ Cash balances as at 30 June of US$115.7m (30 June 2014: US$142m)

§ Recommended interim dividend up 39% to 4US$cents per share (H1 2014: 2.88US$cents per share). The dividend shall be paid in sterling, and shareholders will receive 2.6 pence per share



(1) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted profit are calculated after adding back certain non-cash charges and cash expenses relating to professional costs incurred in respect of the Company's Initial Public Offering, acquisition related costs and share-based payments charges (See Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income).



Current trading



The Group's business continues to grow, with new products and diversified clients portfolio, a very strong pipeline and many new clients committed to go live on the SafeCharge platforms in the second half. The Directors remain very confident for the full year 2015 and beyond.



Operational highlights



§ Successful launch of VISA acquiring services complementing MasterCard services launched in 2014

§ Over 100 new customer wins in the core processing business with a strong pipeline and several significant new customers to go live in H2

§ Core business processing volumes US$3.3 billion (H1 2014: US$ 2.6 billion)

§ PAY.com mobile wallet and Mastercard pre-paid card ready for commercial launch Q4. Multiple regional partners signed for reselling of the cards locally in Europe

§ Recognition of technology leadership winning four prestigious awards including 'Innovation in Payments' and 'Overall Payments Company' categories of the eGaming Review Awards





David Avgi, CEO of SafeCharge, said:



"This is another set of very strong financial results. We have continued to develop and expand our technology base and product offering, particularly our acquiring services and issuing capabilities. With our strong current trading and pipeline, we look forward to the rest of the year with confidence and optimism."

Good numbers. Might start hitting a few more radars...