74Software (74SW) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
17 Sep, 2026Company overview and strategy
Formed from the merger of Axway and SBS, creating a leading enterprise software group with a focus on integration, API management, and digital banking solutions.
Operates two complementary brands: Axway (integration/control layer) and SBS (banking execution layer), both with strong recurring revenue and high customer retention.
Listed on Euronext Paris with a market capitalization of approximately €1.22bn as of August 2026, serving over 12,000 customers in more than 100 countries.
Strategic focus on sustainable value creation for customers, employees, and shareholders through trusted, mission-critical software.
Operating model emphasizes scale, brand accountability, and disciplined capital allocation to drive efficiency and growth.
Financial performance (FY 2025 and H1 2026)
FY 2025 revenue reached €707m (+2.5% YoY), with profit on operating activities up 14.1% to €107.3m and net profit up 40.7% to €40.8m.
Recurring revenue accounted for 75% of FY 2025 revenue, with product revenue at 81% and continued shift toward subscription-driven models.
H1 2026 revenue grew 6.7% to €367m, with profit on operating activities up 34.8% to €55.7m and net profit up 371% to €27.4m.
Unlevered free cash flow for FY 2025 was €80.4m (11.4% of revenue), and H1 2026 generated €32.8m (8.9% of revenue).
Leverage ratio improved to 1.39x in H1 2026, with net debt reduced to €181.3m.
Revenue and ARR breakdown
Both brands exceeded €250m in ARR by H1 2026, with Axway ARR up 11.2% and SBS ARR up 8.9% YoY at constant FX.
Product revenue mix continues to increase, reaching 83% of H1 2026 revenue; recurring revenue at 76%.
Strong growth in customer-managed and own-managed subscriptions, while maintenance/support revenue declined.
Axway's growth driven by MFT, B2B integration, and API management; SBS by modular, integrated, and financing products.
Revenue geographically diversified, with Europe (especially France and UK) as key markets, and growth in Americas and MEA.
Latest events from 74Software
- Q1 2025 revenue rose 6.9% to €170.4M, with robust product and recurring revenue growth.74SW
Q1 2025 TU - H1 2026 saw 8.6% organic revenue growth, margin expansion, and sharply higher net profit.74SW
H1 2026 - Strong FY 2025 results and Q1 2026 growth highlight a shift to recurring revenue and AI innovation.74SW
Investor presentation - Q1 2026 revenue up 10% organically, driven by recurring software and strong segment growth.74SW
Q1 2026 TU - Organic revenue up 3.8% to €707.2m, margin 15.2%, ARR and recurring revenue at record highs.74SW
Q4 2025 - H1 2025: revenue up 6.5%, margin 12.0%, net profit €5.8m, leverage down to 1.83x.74SW
H1 2025 - Q3 revenue up 14.9% organically, SBS integration and 2025 targets reaffirmed.74SW
Q3 2024 TU - H1 2024 revenue up 1.9%, subscriptions surged, and a major acquisition is set for Q3 close.74SW
H1 2024 - €690m revenue, record margins, and SaaS growth set stage for €1bn mid-term ambition.74SW
H2 2024