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Edison Investment Research Limited
London, UK, 26 April 2024
Edison issues outlook on AGBA Group Holding (AGBA): A transformational deal On 18 April, AGBA, announced a surprise deal to acquire 100% of Triller Corp, a global AI-driven social video platform, in an all-stock transaction. Triller is privately-owned but has been independently valued at US$3.2bn. AGBA’s management is using a US$4bn valuation for the combined entity, in which AGBA shareholders will own 20% and Triller shareholders 80%. Triller recorded FY23 revenues of US$45m on 450m user accounts and 2.2m creators but is loss-making. In FY23, AGBA reported revenues of US$54m and 400,000+ clients. The combined group expects synergies from expanding and marketing to Triller’s users and utilizing Triller’s AI, natural language processing (NLP) technology and digital marketing capabilities to drive growth in its Asian investment advisory business and fintech investments. Neither AGBA nor Triller have direct listed peers. As a standalone entity, AGBA expects to break even by Q424, currently trading at FY23 3.4x EV/revenue. On the new number of shares and current share price (+460% since the announcement) the combined equity would be valued at c US$832m or 8.4x FY23 pro forma revenues. to view the full report. All reports published by Edison are available to download free of charge from its website About Edison: As a content-led investor-relations business, Edison helps companies stand out and meet the right shareholders. Edison’s integrated investor relations solution combines expert analyst content, digital targeting and active investor engagement. This drives liquidity and valuations by building bigger, better informed and more engaged investor audiences globally. Edison has a proven history of increasing liquidity and valuations for its clients. Edison’s content can be viewed by all investors, anywhere in the world. Edison is authorised and regulated by the . Edison is not an adviser or broker-dealer and does not provide investment advice. Edison’s reports are not solicitations to buy or sell any securities. For more information, please contact Edison: Rob Murphy +44 (0)7900 484 805 Learn more at and connect with Edison on: X YouTube
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