Diginex Signs MOU to Acquire Matter DK ApS, expanding its Sustainability Data and AI Capabilities

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 May 2025 - Diginex Limited ("Diginex" or the "Company")(Nasdaq: DGNX), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated 23 May 2025 for an all-share acquisition of Matter DK ApS ("Matter"), an innovative ESG data company focused on delivering sustainability data and analytics solutions to the investment industry and helping financial institutions understand and communicate the sustainability of investments.

Matter is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and their largest shareholder is NASDAQ, followed by the founding management team who will remain with the business following the closing of the acquisition pursuant to multi-year employment agreements.

The MOU values the equity of Matter at $13 million which will be paid through the issuance of Diginex ordinary shares valued at the 60-trading day trailing VWAP (volume weighted average price) as of 23 May 2025, and will subject to an 18-month lock-up period.

This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Diginex's portfolio by integrating Matter's advanced ESG data analytics, benchmarking and reporting capabilities. We expect the acquisition will enable Diginex to offer more comprehensive ESG solutions to organizations worldwide, helping them navigate the complexities of sustainability and meet evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations for ESG reporting.

"We are excited about the acquisition of Matter, which moves us into the ESG data space and aligns with our mission to empower businesses with cutting-edge AI tools to drive sustainable impact," said Miles Pelham, Chairman of Diginex. "Matter's expertise in ESG data complements our existing technology, broadens our offering and brings us into a sector with huge growth potential."

"This is an exciting opportunity to join forces with Diginex, and we're thrilled at what we can achieve together," said Niels Fibæk, CEO of Matter. "As one, we can amplify our impact, delivering unparalleled data-driven insights to help organizations achieve their sustainability goals."

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About Diginex

Diginex Limited (Nasdaq: DGNX; ISIN KYG286871044), headquartered in London, is a sustainable RegTech business that empowers businesses and governments to streamline ESG, climate, and supply chain data collection and reporting. The Company utilizes blockchain, AI, machine learning and data analysis technology to lead change and increase transparency in corporate regulatory reporting and sustainable finance. Diginex's products and services solutions enable companies to collect, evaluate and share sustainability data through easy-to-use software.

The award-winning diginexESG platform supports 17 global frameworks, including GRI (the "Global Reporting Initiative"), SASB (the "Sustainability Accounting Standards Board"), and TCFD (the "Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures"). Clients benefit from end-to-end support, ranging from materiality assessments and data management to stakeholder engagement, report generation and an ESG Ratings Support Service.

For more information, please visit the Company's website: https://www.diginex.com/.

About Matter

Matter is a pioneering ESG data company that delivers actionable insights to support organizations in achieving their sustainability objectives. Through advanced analytics and reporting, Matter enables businesses to make informed decisions that drive positive environmental and social outcomes.

For more information, visit www.thisismatter.com.

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Disclaimer
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