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First Derivatives has named Seamus Keating as its new CEO

First Derivatives names Keating as new CEO

Software and consulting company First Derivatives has named Seamus Keating as its new chief executive with immediate effect.

Business • 15 Jan 20

Brian Conlon founded First Derivatives in 1996 in Newry and had led the company ever since

First Derivatives founder Brian Conlon dies aged 53

Brian Conlon, founder and chief executive of software and consulting company First Derivatives, has died at the age of 53, the company has said.

Business • 29 Jul 19

Newry-based First Derivatives said its revenues for the year to the end of February rose by 17% to £217.4m

First Derivatives' full year profits soar 38% higher

Software and consulting company First Derivatives has reported a jump in full year revenues and pre-tax profits as it secured high-profile new clients across the business during the 12 month period.

Business • 21 May 19

Brian Conlon founded First Derivatives in 1996 in Newry and has led the company ever since

First Derivatives CEO diagnosed with cancer

Software and consulting company First Derivatives said today its founder and chief executive Brian Conlon has been diagnosed with cancer.

Business • 17 May 19

First Derivatives has reported a 20% rise in both revenues and pre-tax profits for the six months to the end of August

First Derivatives' H1 profits and revenues up 20%

Shares in Newry-based consultancy firm First Derivatives jumped today after it reported a 20% rise in both revenues and pre-tax profits for the six months to the end of August.

Business • 06 Nov 18

T Newry-based company's Kx for Sensors and kdb+ products will be used in BISTel's product line

First Derivatives in deal with South Korea's BISTel

Financial technology firm First Derivatives has agreed a deal with BISTel, a provider of smart manufacturing solutions headquartered in South Korea.

Business • 17 Oct 18

First Derivatives has proposed a full year dividend of 24 pence per share, up 20% on the previous year

First Derivatives full year revenues up but profits dip

Financial technology firm First Derivatives has reported pre-tax profits of £12.1m for the year to the end of February, down 3% on the previous year.

Business • 22 May 18

First Derivatives's half yearly revenues up 21%

First Derivatives's H1 revenues up, but profits down

Financial technology firm First Derivatives has reported higher revenues for the six months to the end of August, but its pre-tax profits fell.

Business • 07 Nov 17

The company's revenues jumped 30% to £151.7m while profits before tax rose 20% to £12.5m

First Derivatives' annual revenues jump 30%

Financial technology firm First Derivatives has reported higher revenues and profits for the year to the end of February and said it has seen an "encouraging start" to the current financial year.

Business • 16 May 17

The company said strong growth across key industry segments contributed to the good performance

First Derivatives revenue jumps by a third in H1

First Derivative saw a 34% boost in revenue to £72.4m (€80.6m) in the six months to the end of August, when compared with the same period last year.

Business • 01 Nov 16

Financial technology firm First Derivatives upbeat on full year revenues and earnings

First Derivatives upbeat on full year results

Financial technology firm First Derivatives has said it continues to see strong trading in the second half of its financial year to February 29 2016.

Business • 04 Apr 16

First Derivatives bought new companies in the first six months of its financial year

First Derivatives' half yearly revenues soar 44%

Financial technology firm First Derivatives has reported higher revenues and pre-tax profits for the six month to the end of September.

Business • 11 Nov 15

First Derivatives buys Dublin based ActivateClients

First Derivatives buys Dublin's ActivateClients

Financial technology firm First Derivatives has announced a deal to buy Dublin based ActivateClients for an initial consideration of €4.75m.

Business • 24 Mar 15

First Derivatives increases its stake in Big Data company Kx Systems to over 65%

First Derivatives ups stake in Kx Systems

Financial technology firm First Derivatives has increased its stake in Big Data company Kx Systems.

Business • 17 Oct 14

First Derivatives provides consultancy and software for financial firms

First Derivatives to create 484 jobs in Newry

Financial technology firm First Derivatives is to create almost 500 new jobs.

Business • 30 Jun 14

First Derivatives now employs over 900 staff across 10 offices worldwide

First Derivatives upbeat on full year results

First Derivatives said the "significant" growth in revenue and profitability which it reported in the first six months of its fiscal year was carried into the second half.

Business • 26 Mar 14

First Derivatives is headquartered in Newry, Co Down and has offices in Belfast and Dublin

First Derivatives establishes Singapore office

Financial software provider First Derivatives has announced the opening of its Singapore office.

Business • 06 Feb 14

First Derivatives made the move to satisfy strong investor demand

First Derivatives' share placing to raise £4.74m

Software and consulting company First Derivatives said it has placed 840,000 new shares to raise about £4.74m sterling.

Business • 28 Jun 13

First Derivatives sells software which helps financial exchanges monitor trades

First Derivatives reports 22.5% rise in revenue

Newry-based First Derivatives, which sells software and provides consulting to the financial services industry, has reported a 22.5% rise in revenue to £56.5m over the past 12 months.

Business • 18 Jun 13