ADVFN Ltd has signed a binding agreement to acquire Capital Markets Group, which includes HotCopper and Stockhouse, for $4.43 million USD, enhancing its presence in the Australian and North American investment sectors.

Information on the Target

ADVFN Ltd has announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire Capital Markets Group (CMG) from Gumtree Australia Markets Ltd. CMG operates two prominent investor platforms: HotCopper, which is renowned as the leading online community for retail investors in Australia focusing on ASX-listed stocks, and Stockhouse, one of Canada's most recognized digital investor communities.

The acquisition is valued at $4.43 million USD on a cash-free, debt-free basis, with completion anticipated in the first week of Q3 2025.

Industry Overview in the Target’s Specific Country

The Australian online investment community has witnessed significant growth, driven by increasing participation from retail investors in the stock market. Pla

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ADVFN Ltd

invested in

Capital Market Group

in 2025

in a Merger deal

Disclosed details

Transaction Size: $4M

Revenue: $6M

EBITDA: $0M

Enterprise Value: $4M

Equity Value: $4M


Multiples

EV/EBITDA: 22.2x

EV/Revenue: 0.7x

P/Revenue: 0.6x

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