SIX Group Overview
Pro stress-test →SIX offers exchange services, financial information and banking services, providing services in the securities, financial information as well as the payments business. With SIX Swiss Exchange and BME Exchange in Spain, SIX is the third-largest exchange group in Europe by free-float market capitalization. The acquisition of UK-based Aquis in 2025 created a truly European exchange group with traditional primary exchange and MTF businesses across 16 markets including Switzerland, the EU, and the UK.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company is owned by around 120 national and international financial institutions, which are its primary customers and drive alignment with market needs. In 2025, SIX delivered positive operational results with net operating income of CHF 1,496.5 mn (+5.4% vs 2024) and EBITDA of CHF 542.3 mn (+23.4% vs 2024, at constant exchange rates and excluding transformation costs). The company aims to become the financial heartbeat across European capital markets and beyond by strengthening the core, accelerating growth through geographic expansion, value chain extension, and thematic growth.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →SIX is the third-largest exchange group in Europe by free-float market capitalization. Primary competitors include Euronext (Europe's largest exchange operator), Deutsche Börse (Germany's leading exchange), and LSE Group (London Stock Exchange). SIX differentiates through integrated post-trade services, comprehensive financial information capabilities, and ownership structure aligned with customer interests. Regional competitors include Cboe Global Markets and various national exchanges.
Industry Context
SIX Group operates in Financial market infrastructure and exchange operations.
Key facts
Founded: 2008 · Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland · Employees: 4,512 (as of March 31, 2026) · Revenue: CHF 1,496.5 mn (2025) · Market cap: N/A