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ClearScore Group Full-Year Profit More Than Doubles

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Group revenue increased 37% to £144.7 million, with adjusted EBITDA more than doublingGrowth drivers include diversification into mortgages and open banking-powered lending Proprietary technology and permissioned data at scale differentiate ClearScore, making it an integral layer of the fintech ecosystemGroup has over 25 million users globally

LONDON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The ClearScore Group, a global leader in financial marketplaces, today announced record Group results for the year ending 31 December 2025:

Revenue increased by 37% to £144.7 million,Adjusted EBITDA increased by 101% to £17.1m

ClearScore delivered improved profitability through greater operational efficiency whilst continuing to invest in AI, data and product innovations, fueling future growth. This was complemented by the recent acquisitions of Aro Finance (January 2025) and Acre Platforms (January 2026), which are helping the Group expand into new high-growth areas and diversify its technology and distribution capabilities.

Across the ClearScore Group, total users surpassed 25 million globally with continued strong engagement and improved marketplace performance. The Group has continued to invest strategically in product, technology, and API integrations with partners while scaling its international operations across South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Recent strategic and operational highlights include:

Over 2.2 million product sales of credit cards, unsecured personal loans and car finance through the core marketplace, together with 71 exclusive offers, saving users millions of pounds in interest and the most highly converting journeys, smoothing the path to credit for millions

Opened second global technology hub in Cape Town, South Africa in April 2026 to support future growth and product development

Expanding use of AI across the Group, including:
– Introducing the world’s first Agentic Credit Broking Protocol, a new set of open-source industry-wide standards, which will enable AI agents to conduct credit broking journeys on behalf of users, while maintaining regulatory compliance for lenders.
– Launching its first consumer-facing ChatGPT app to help people better understand credit and make more informed financial decisions, all before they sign up to ClearScore, apply for products or take any action that could impact their credit score.
– Broader AI deployments to streamline internal operations, including improved fraud detection and prevention, compliance processes and legal document review.

M&A

The Group’s M&A strategy continues to complement organic growth by expanding into adjacent markets, deepening partner relationships and enhancing proprietary technology capabilities.

Aro Finance was acquired in January 2025, strengthening ClearScore’s reach in the UK by adding a significant B2B2C channel through embedded finance to its core proposition. ‘ClearScore Everywhere’ was subsequently launched in the UK, broadening access to personalised credit products beyond the Group’s owned platforms.

In January 2026, ClearScore acquired Acre Platforms, its third acquisition, accelerating entry into the mortgage industry by providing cutting-edge technology solutions for mortgage and protection businesses, and delivering the best home-buying experience in the market for consumers.

Justin Basini, Co-founder and CEO at the ClearScore Group, said: “2025 was a defining year for ClearScore. We delivered record growth, significantly increased profitability and expanded our reach to more than 25 million users globally.

“What’s particularly exciting is that we achieved this while continuing to invest heavily in the future, rolling out AI capabilities across the business and expanding into adjacent categories through acquisitions like Aro Finance and Acre. We laid strong foundations internationally and have great momentum in the business as we continue to build as a global leader in financial marketplaces.”

Brian Cole, Chief Financial Officer at The ClearScore Group, said: “ClearScore is a unique high-growth marketplace and an anchor brand in the markets where we operate. We are an integral layer of the fintech ecosystem, powering other financial services providers with our technology and data platforms. Our platforms provide open banking business services, embedded finance, mortgage broker software and automated debt consolidation technology that help our partners serve their customer better and manage distribution at scale. Our marketplace model is delivering consistent user engagement and retention, as well as driving predictable revenue streams that compound over time, providing a strong foundation for future growth.”

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About The ClearScore Group

The ClearScore Group is a leading data-driven financial services platform, helping over 26 million people access financial products with greater transparency, fairness and control. The Group operates a network of financial marketplaces, with its flagship credit marketplace established in the UK in 2015 and has since expanded into additional markets across four continents.

The Group also includes technology platforms for businesses, including an open banking data platform for lenders (D•One), a CRM software platform for mortgage brokers (Acre) and an embedded credit marketplace for retailers and financial services providers (ClearScore Everywhere).

ClearScore combines user-permissioned data at scale, cutting-edge technology and strong consumer brands to match consumers with the right products at the right time. For lenders, ClearScore provides a significant distribution channel and source of leads. The Group’s extensive API integrations with financial institution partners help those partners convert more customers, boost revenue and manage risk, with over 200 partner relationships across five markets. ClearScore is on a mission to make personal finance clearer, calmer and easier to understand for millions of people around the world.  

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Hoymiles Introduces HiFlow Pro, the First UL 3700-Compliant Plug-in Microinverter in the US to Boost DIY Solar

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RICHARDSON, Texas, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hoymiles announced the official release of its HiFlow Pro plug-in microinverter, the first DIY solar microinverter compliant with the UL 3700 standard that is developed specifically for plug-in photovoltaic (PIPV) systems. Designed for plug-and-play residential solar applications, HiFlow Pro maximizes energy yield and optimizes performance within limited installation spaces, such as balconies and compact rooftops.

Building on years of dedicated expertise in the European plug-in energy sector, Hoymiles is bringing more accessible solar solutions to homeowners across the US.

A New Era for Plug-in Solar in the US

Plug-in solar systems have gained popularity in Europe by making solar energy accessible for homeowners and renters. As demand for similar solutions grows in the US, the market has highlighted the need for a dedicated safety framework beyond traditional rooftop PV.

In response, UL 3700 was introduced—the first North American safety standard specifically designed for plug-in photovoltaic systems. It provides manufacturers with a clear certification pathway while offering utilities, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and consumers a consistent benchmark for safe deployment.

Hoymiles is leading this transition by introducing the first UL 3700-compliant plug-in solar microinverter to the US.

HiFlow Pro Microinverter: Easy, Accessible and Efficient DIY Solar Solution

HiFlow Pro is optimized for residential plug-in PV applications to ensure maximum energy harvest.

What sets Hoymiles HiFlow Pro apart:

High energy yield enabled by industry-leading MPPT efficiency (99.8% static and 99.5% dynamic) and low-voltage operation, maximizing energy harvest under changing weather conditions.Plug-and-play setup and commissioning via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in less than 60 seconds, simplifying installation and system setup.Type 6 enclosure rating with reliable operation from -40°C to +65°C; Backed by 250,000-hour reliability testing, it delivers dependable performance across diverse climates.It supports parallel operation of four microinverters installed in separate sockets, enabling flexible expansion up to 1200 W total output power to satisfy different market needs and local regulations.

Driving the Future of Distributed Energy

“By introducing the first UL 3700-compliant plug-in microinverter in the US, we’re not only launching a new product—we’re helping establish a new benchmark for residential solar that combines simplicity, safety, and high performance,” said Hoymiles CEO Dr. Yang Bo.

As residential energy needs evolve in the US, Hoymiles remains committed to making solar more accessible and empowering more households with reliable clean energy solutions.

Learn more at https://www.hoymiles.com/us/hiflowpro.html

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Propel to report Q2 2026 financial results

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TORONTO, July 15, 2026 /CNW/ – Propel Holdings Inc. (“Propel”) (TSX: PRL), the fintech facilitating access to credit for underserved consumers, announced today that it will be reporting financial results for the three months ending June 30, 2026, after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Propel will be hosting a conference call and webcast with a presentation by Clive Kinross, Chief Executive Officer, and Sheldon Saidakovsky, Chief Financial Officer before market open on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Conference call details are as follows:

Date:                       

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Time:                     

8:30 a.m. EDT

RapidConnect:                 

Click here 

Toll Free North America:

1-888-699-1199

Local Toronto:                   

1-416-945-7677

Webcast:                   

Click here

Replay:                   

1-289-819-1450 or 1-888-660-6345 (PIN: 04348 #)

About Propel

Propel Holdings (TSX: PRL) the fintech building a new world of financial opportunity for consumers, partners, and investors. Propel’s operating brands — Fora Credit, CreditFresh, MoneyKey and QuidMarket — together with Propel Bank facilitate access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-powered platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. The result is better products and an expanded credit market for consumers while creating sustainable, profitable growth for Propel. The revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access almost 2 million loans and lines of credit and over 3 billion dollars in credit. At Propel, we are here to change the way customers, partners and investors succeed together.  

Learn more at www.propelholdings.com.  

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Black Kite Achieves GovRAMP Ready Status for Third-Party Risk Intelligence

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Security designation validates Black Kite’s security posture and reinforces the company’s commitment to securing the vendor ecosystem

BOSTON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Black Kite, the leader in third-party cyber risk management, is thrilled to announce that its Third-Party Cyber Risk Intelligence product has achieved GovRAMP Authorization, reaffirming its commitment to data security and compliance.

GovRAMP, a nationally recognized risk authorization management program, provides a standardized approach to assessing cloud products. Achieving GovRAMP Authorization demonstrates Black Kite’s dedication to meeting the highest security and compliance standards, ensuring the trust and confidence of government agencies and organizations.

Black Kite’s Third-Party Cyber Risk Intelligence platform, a cutting-edge AI-native solution that distills billions of external risk signals from millions of monitored organizations to show where third-party risk originates, concentrates, what it costs, and why every finding is traceable and defensible, has undergone a third-party assessment and review by the GovRAMP Program Management Office (PMO). This achievement reflects Black Kite’s unwavering commitment to delivering a secure and reliable solution that government agencies can rely on to safeguard their data and operations.

Bob Maley, CSO at Black Kite, expressed his excitement about achieving GovRAMP Authorization, saying, “This milestone further establishes our leadership position in delivering third-party cyber risk intelligence solutions. GovRAMP’s recognition validates our rigorous protocols and commitment to providing the highest quality intelligence that enables organizations to identify risk earlier, act faster, and move from isolated defense to collective resilience.”

Government agencies and organizations can now confidently rely on Black Kite’s GovRAMP Authorized Third-Party Cyber Risk Intelligence platform to streamline their operations, reduce risk, and enhance data security.

For more information about Black Kite’s Third-Party Cyber Risk Intelligence platform and its GovRAMP Authorization, please visit www.blackkite.com.

About Black Kite
Black Kite is an AI-native third-party cyber risk management platform built for the connected world. By distilling billions of external risk signals from millions of monitored organizations, Black Kite delivers the trusted intelligence that powers a connected defense network, enabling organizations to identify risk earlier, act faster, and move from isolated defense to collective resilience. With Black Kite, organizations benefit from greater control, earlier warning, and the confidence to work safely with third parties at scale. Black Kite has received numerous industry awards and recognition from customers. Learn more at www.blackkite.com or on the Black Kite blog.

About GovRAMP
GovRAMP is the leading authority on cloud security standards for state and local governments, providing a standardized approach to assessing and authorizing cloud services. GovRAMP empowers government agencies and their vendors to navigate the complexities of cloud security with confidence. Learn more at GovRAMP.org.

Media Contact for Black Kite:
Michelle Kearney
Hi-Touch PR
443-857-9468
kearney@hi-touchpr.com
www.blackkite.com

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