Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) non-executive chair Darcy Antonellis talks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about her background, why she joined Bango, and how she sees the company's opportunity as the subscription economy evolves. Drawing on senior leadership experience at Warner Bros. and Vubiquity, she explains what drew her to the role. Antonellis outlined Bango's two core businesses - payments and subscription management - and why its Digital Vending Machine (DVM) platform is well placed to serve merchants, brands and telecom operators as subscription demand grows, particularly among younger consumers. She set out her governance priorities as chair: transparency, financial clarity and strong investor engagement. Reflecting on Bango's latest trading update, she points to improving financials and deepening customer relationships, and highlights partnerships with Amazon, Google, Microsoft and major telecom operators as validation of the strategy. One metric stood out: "The one metric that's very interesting to me was overall net revenue retention, 119%" - evidence, she said, that existing customers are expanding their use of Bango's services. Antonellis also sees scope to raise Bango's profile among investors in key markets. For more interviews with listed companies and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Bango #DarcyAntonellis #SubscriptionEconomy #DigitalSubscriptions #Fintech #Telecom #Technology #InvestorUpdate #UKStocks #GrowthStocks #CorporateGovernance #DigitalVendingMachine #Payments #MediaTechnology #ProactiveInvestors

Bango Plc. Chief Financial Officer Matt Wilson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s strong first-half performance, highlighting growth in recurring revenue, improving profitability, and confidence in meeting full-year market expectations. Wilson said annual recurring revenue (ARR) increased 31% to $20.4 million for the six months ended June 30, up from $15.6 million a year earlier. Subscription revenue also rose 13% to $12.3 million, while net revenue retention reached 119%, reflecting strong expansion among existing customers. The company generated Cash EBITDA of $3.7 million during the first half, exceeding the $2.3 million delivered during the entire 2025 financial year. Bango now expects Adjusted EBITDA of at least $9 million for the full year, representing a 34% increase over 2025, driven by higher-quality revenue and operational efficiencies. Total revenue is expected to increase 3% to $25.9 million, in line with management guidance. Bango also added six new subscription customers during the period, including three signed contracts and one deal carried over from late 2025. Payments revenue declined 5% to $13.6 million, reflecting the company’s planned strategy of restructuring legacy payment routes to prioritize higher-margin, higher-quality revenue. Net debt improved to $8.7 million at the end of June, down from $9.2 million at the end of December. Wilson added that growing adoption of the Bango Digital Vending Machine platform by global brands, financial institutions, and telecommunications companies reinforces management’s confidence in the platform’s long-term growth potential and the company’s strategy of expanding recurring, subscription-based revenue. The company also added to its board with with Darcy Antonellis becoming non-executive chair and Duncan Magrath joining as audit committee chair. #proactiveinvestors #bangoplc #aim #bgo #otcqx #bgopf #DigitalVendingMachine #Fintech #SubscriptionEconomy #RecurringRevenue #Payments #SaaS #Technology #DigitalCommerce #GrowthStocks

Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) has moved to reshape its board for its next growth phase, naming Darcy Antonellis as non-executive chair. Antonellis, who has been a non-executive independent director since September 2023, will take up the role at the conclusion of the company’s upcoming...

Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) CEO Paul Larbey talked with Proactive about the company’s new partnership with LinkedIn and how the agreement strengthens Bango’s growing subscription bundling ecosystem. Larbey explained that LinkedIn is “one of those really recognized, most trusted brands” and...

hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) has landed its third human challenge trial contract in recent months, this time with a European biotech client for an influenza study starting almost immediately. CEO Mo Khan says the company is now signing full clinical trial agreements rather than earlier-stage deals, reducing cancellation risk and bringing revenue recognition forward. Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) has added LinkedIn to its Digital Vending Machine platform, giving telcos, banks and retailers a new way to bundle LinkedIn Premium alongside other subscription services. CEO Paul Larbey says the deal reflects a broader shift toward more personalised subscription bundles beyond entertainment. Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) has secured its first Injectaclad supply contract since the acquisition — a £410,000 order for a five-storey building in East Yorkshire. The company has a quoted pipeline of £130 million and is targeting a market of over 40,000 UK buildings needing fire protection work. Active Energy Group PLC (AIM:AEG, OTCID:AEUSF) has gone from concept to 15.5MW of capacity in under 12 months, with CEO Paul Elliott saying the model is starting to compound. The main 8MW UAE site is expected to generate significant revenue, with partnerships in place that could unlock a further 50MW. Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF, FRA:M2Z) delivered record automotive production of 1.28 million vehicles in the quarter, up 122%, as car makers rush to meet the July European safety deadline. Royalty revenue in Q3 alone exceeded the entire first half of the financial year. Foresight Solar Fund Ltd (LSE:FSFL, FRA:1F5) is asking shareholders to vote on the company's future at its AGM on 3 June, after shares traded at more than a 10% discount to NAV last year. Fund manager Toby Virno says the strategy to close the discount centres on portfolio renewal alongside potential private market partnerships to accelerate activity. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) CEO Paul Larbey tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that adding LinkedIn to its Digital Vending Machine platform is a significant step, describing it as "one of those really recognised, most trusted brands" and a sign that subscription bundling is expanding well beyond entertainment. Larbey explains the core proposition: a single integration that lets subscription providers like LinkedIn scale rapidly across a global network of telcos, retailers and banks — no multiple technical builds required. The bigger picture is a shift in how consumers engage with subscriptions. Bundles are becoming more personalised, combining entertainment, productivity, AI tools and retail services into tailored packages. As Larbey puts it: "Ultimately, we're here to be the place where people subscribe." For more videos like this, visit the Proactive YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. #Bango #LinkedIn #SubscriptionEconomy #DigitalVendingMachine #Subscriptions #AI #Fintech #Streaming #ProductivityTools #TechStocks #LSE #PaulLarbey #SubscriptionBundling #BusinessTechnology #ProactiveInvestors

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