SoftBank-Backed Fintech Giant Revolut Eyes Valuation Of Over $40B In Employee Share Sale: Report
SoftBank-Backed Fintech Giant Revolut Eyes Valuation Of Over $40B In Employee Share Sale: Report
In a move that could solidify its status as Europe's most valuable startup, Revolut, a UK-based fintech major, is reportedly eyeing a valuation of over $40 billion in an employee share sale.
據報道，總部位於英國的金融科技巨頭Revolut正試圖在員工股份出售中達到400多億美元的估值，這將進一步鞏固其作爲歐洲最有價值新創企業的地位。
What Happened: Revolut, which is backed by SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY), is working with Morgan Stanley to sell approximately $500 million worth of existing shares, including those owned by employees, Financial Times reported, citing three people with knowledge of the plans.
據《金融時報》援引三位知情人士的話報道，備受軟銀集團（OTC:SFTBY）支持的Revolut正在與摩根士丹利合作，出售價值約5億美元的現有股份，包括員工持有的股份。
The proposed valuation would represent a 21% increase from Revolut's $33 billion valuation in its 2021 fundraising round. This would also place Revolut's market capitalization on par with that of Lloyds Banking Group Plc. and above that of NatWest and Société Générale SA.
如這一提議得以實現，Revolut的估值將比2021年融資輪的330億美元增長21%，並使Revolut的市值與勞埃德銀行集團有限公司持平，高於Natwest和法國興業銀行。
Despite the challenging market for European fintech companies over the past two years, Revolut's ambitious target, if achieved, would be a remarkable feat. Other prominent fintechs like Klarna have seen their valuations plummet, raising concerns about the sector's stability.
過去兩年歐洲金融科技公司市場困難，Revolut的雄心壯志如果能夠實現，將是一項值得稱道的成就。其他知名金融科技公司，如Klarna的估值暴跌，引發了對該行業穩定性的擔憂。
Revolut's application for a UK banking license, which is crucial for the company to expand its lending and profit in its primary market, has been pending for over three years. This, coupled with other issues, has led to uncertainty about the company's future.
Revolut向英國銀行申請牌照的計劃已經懸而未決三年之久，這對該公司擴大貸款和在主要市場獲得利潤至關重要，此外還有其他問題導致了對公司未來的不確定性。
Revolut did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment.
Revolut沒有立即回應Benzinga的置評請求。
Why It Matters: Revolut's proposed valuation comes amid a series of strategic moves. Earlier this month, the company partnered with GTN to launch bond trading for European customers. This move was seen as a significant step in Revolut's mission to build an all-in-one investment platform.
Revolut的這一提議估值，是一系列戰略舉措之一。本月早些時候，該公司與GTN合作爲歐洲客戶推出債券交易服務。這一舉措被視爲Revolut旨在建立一站式投資平台的重要一步。
However, Revolut's journey has not been without its challenges. In May 2023, the company's application for a UK banking license was under scrutiny after its auditor, BDO, cast doubt on its 2021 revenue numbers. This raised concerns about the accuracy of the company's financial reporting.
然而，Revolut的道路並不是沒有挑戰。2023年5月，該公司的申請獲得英國銀行牌照在其核數師BDO對其2021年收入數字表示懷疑之後備受關注。這引發了對公司財務報告準確性的擔憂。
Despite these challenges, Revolut has continued to expand its offerings. In February 2023, the company launched cryptocurrency staking in the UK and the European Economic Area, allowing users to earn income on their crypto assets.
儘管面臨諸多挑戰，Revolut仍在不斷擴大其業務範圍。2023年2月，該公司在英國和歐洲經濟區推出了加密貨幣抵押貸款，使用戶能夠賺取其加密資產的收益。
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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Kaustubh Bagalkote
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譯文內容由第三人軟體翻譯。