INTERIM REPORT ORC GROUP HOLDING AB JANUARY 1 – JUNE 30, 2015


STRONG SALES MOMENTUM AND ENTRY INTO CHINA

  · Operating revenue for the period from April to June 2015 was SEK 119,510k
(98,810), an increase of 21% compared to the same quarter of 2014. Adjusted for
foreign exchange effects, revenue was up by SEK 8,400k, most of which is
attributable to the acquisition of Tbricks. In a comparison with the first
quarter of 2015, revenue has increased by SEK 5,274k, but was unchanged after
adjustment for foreign exchange effects. Revenue from the APAC region was
strengthened through higher sales primarily in China. An unchanged level was
seen in the Americas region and a slight decrease in the EMEA region.
  · Adjusted EBITDA was SEK 47,093k (41,634) and adjusted EBITDA-CAPEX amounted
to SEK 19,704k (14,065). Operating expenses and CAPEX, adjusted for one-off
effects, were higher than in the corresponding period of last year, which is
mainly explained by a weaker Swedish krona and the acquisition of Tbricks.
  · EBITDA-CAPEX for the second quarter of 2015 was SEK 19,704k, compared to SEK
12,814k in the first quarter of the year. The improvement is mainly attributable
to favorable currency effects and a decrease in personnel costs as a result of
fewer employees in the second quarter compared to the first quarter of the year.

COMMENTS FROM CEO TORBEN MUNCH:
“The Asia Pacific region achieved a strong quarter from a sales perspective,
aided by Orc’s strategic decision to offer products and services for trading on
exchanges located on mainland China. We are excited about the many opportunities
arising as the Chinese markets open up for trading. Orc’s track record as an
established vendor with proven solutions makes us well positioned to capitalize
on the significant interest in these markets.

The positive market response to the Tbricks acquisition continues. Several
clients have committed to migrate to the new Orc Tbricks platform, and our
account management teams are working closely with these clients to ensure a
smooth transition.

While the market challenges persist, we can also see that the current
environment presents good opportunities for vendors who can deliver outstanding
products and customer service.”

ABOUT ORC GROUP
Orc is the global market leader in electronic trading technology for listed
derivatives. Successful trading desks depend on Orc to deliver unrivaled next
-generation derivatives trading and electronic execution solutions, which they
require to stay ahead of the competition.

Dedicated to long-term partnerships and continuous innovation that delivers
results, Orc serves the needs of leading trading firms, market makers, banks and
brokers worldwide. With 200 customer sites in more than 30 countries, access to
over 150 trading venues and offices in each of the world’s key financial
centers, Orc offers true global capabilities.

Combining our technology and financial industry expertise, including a solid
understanding of regulatory issues, Orc also provides expert advice and services
that help reduce complexity and cost, while enabling clients to stay fully
focused on their core trading activities.

Orc is owned by Orc Group Holding AB, which in turn is majority-owned by Nordic
Capital Fund VII.

For more information visit: orc-group.com

CONTACT INFORMATION
CEO Torben Munch, phone: +46 8 506 477 35
CFO Tony Falck, phone: +46 8 506 477 24

The information in this interim report is subject to the disclosure requirements
of Orc Group Holding AB under the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing
Operations Act and the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was
released for publication on August 20, 2015, 8:00 a.m. CEST.

N.B. The English text is a translation of the Swedish text. In case of
discrepancy between the Swedish and the English text the Swedish version shall
prevail.

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