Brady deal goes ahead for largest European commodities software provider

21 December 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, confirmed that the recently announced share placing was ratified by shareholders at a General Meeting held in London on 21 December, allowing the acquisition of Viz Risk Management ("Viz") to proceed. As well as making Brady the largest European based provider of trading and risk solutions to the global commodity markets, the enlarged company also becomes the major provider of risk management and trading solutions to the European energy markets, principally electricity, gas, emission certificates and coal. Part of Brady's successful £15 million share placing in November was used to finance the acquisition and also to further increase Brady's cash resources.

Ronly chooses Brady for integrated trade and risk management

8th December, 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading global provider of trading, risk management and settlement solutions to the metals, energy and commodities sectors, announced today that Ronly, a worldwide trading company dealing with metallurgical and agricultural commodities, has selected Brady to provide its trading and risk management solution to support Ronly's new derivatives trading operations.        

Brady set to become the largest European commodities software provider

29 November 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, announced today their intended acquisition of Viz Risk Management ("Viz"), a major provider of risk management and trading solutions to the energy markets, principally electricity, gas, emission certificates and coal. This acquisition is expected to make Brady the largest European provider of specialist integrated trading and risk management solutions to the global metals, commodity and energy markets. The deal is anticipated to complete in December this year. Brady also announces a highly successful share placing of £15 million with both existing and new investors, which will be used to finance the acquisition and also further increase Brady's cash resources. The Company looks forward to welcoming the new shareholders in what it sees as a transformational deal.

Acquisition of Viz Risk Management Services AS

The Board of Brady today announces that it has conditionally agreed to acquire Viz Risk Management Services AS ("Viz"), a privately-owned company based in Bergen, Norway which is a leading provider of trading and risk management systems for the energy markets, primarily electricity, gas, coal and emission certificates, for an aggregate consideration of Kr 92,500,000 (approximately £9.6 million) (the "Acquisition") in cash.

Brady wins new contract with BTI for coal and base metals trading

18th October 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the global provider of trading, risk management and settlement solutions to the metals and commodities sectors, confirmed today that BTI Bulk Trading International SA (BTI), a leading independent trading company with activities across the globe, dealing in solid fuels for power generators, cement and steel factories as well base metals worldwide, headquartered in Lugano (Switzerland), has selected Brady's trading and risk management solution for its trading activities.

Brady supports the gold forward contract cleared on LME

15 September 2010, London: LCH.Clearnet and London Metal Exchange (LME) recently announced their intention to launch OTC (over-the-counter) gold post-trade services for London’s bullion market. London is the international hub for world bullion OTC trading and is the wholesale market for international banks, brokers, fabricators and refiners. In anticipation of the launch, Brady plc (BRY.L), the global provider of trading, risk management and settlement solutions to the metals and commodities sectors, has announced a new capability to support the trading and clearing of the OTC gold forward contracts. The new functionality is set to be launched in November 2010 through Brady’s LMEsmart interface (the System for Matching and Registering Trades from the London Metal Exchange).

Brady continue to deliver strong growth and profits

6 September 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the global provider of trading, risk management and settlement solutions to the metals and commodities sectors, has announced its results for the half year to 30 June 2010.

Brady signs Selco Finance & Industrial Group for base oil trading

24 August 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading global supplier of trading, risk management and settlement solutions for commodities, is pleased to announce that Selco Finance & Industrial Group, a leading global trading group of base oil products, has signed a contract with Brady. This contract is for a complete solution to support the client's substantial base oil trading.

Half Year Trading Statement

Xstrata Copper Choose Brady for Global Risk System

Brady signs InVivo for agriculturals trading

Brady's global risk management chosen by leading cotton trader Reinhart

Paul Reinhart AG, a world's leading trader of high quality cotton, has selected Brady to provide it with an enterprise-wide risk management solutions

Koch Supply & Trading Company Ltd. broadens use of Brady with global physical trading and LME SMART

Koch Supply & Trading Company Ltd. broadens use of Brady with global physical trading and LME SMART

ING Brussels and Geneva sign with Brady Switzerland

29 April 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, has announced today that ING 

Gerald Metals and Brady announce Gold Technology Partnership

Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, has announced today that Gerald Metals has become the first member of Brady’s innovative Gold Partner technology initiative. Gerald Metals is one of the world’s leading metal traders and has been a Brady client for many years. Today’s announcement is intended to be a highly collaborative strategic partnership, geared to advancing product development and providing a higher level of service and value.

Brady acquires Viveo Switzerland to extend its reach in commodities markets

16 March 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, announces today its acquisition of the commodities business of Viveo Switzerland SA.

Brady announces 33% growth in Sales

10 March 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, has announced another successful trading year. The newly released preliminary results for the year ending 31 December 2009 show significant growth, contributed to by six major new Trinity licence agreements, nine new clients reaching project acceptance or going live and the positive acquisition and integration of Comsoft.

Brady, LME and World Steel Association see Upswing in steel futures trading

8 March 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, has seen a significant increase in electronic trading, hedging and risk management of Steel futures contracts so far this year. This is in line with the LME recording record trading levels and substantial growth (72% since the start of the year) in Market Open Interest (MOI).

Mitsubishi Corporation signs with Brady for global precious metals trading

Brady plc the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, has announced today that The Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo, signed a new deal in 2009 to extend the use of Brady's trading and risk technology to now include all of the corporation's global trading of both physical and derivative precious metals.

Brady adds support for new LME minor metals contracts

London, 9 February 2010: Brady plc, the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, announced today that the latest release of their trading and risk management technology includes full capability for handling the new cobalt and molybdenum contracts to be launched on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on 22nd February. This includes support for the warrants for physical delivery of these contracts.

30% revenue growth for Brady Plc

19 January 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading provider of trading, risk management and settlement solutions to the world's metals and commodities sectors, announced today an update on trading performance for the full year to 31 December 2009. Today's announcement is ahead of the publication of preliminary results expected on 10 March.

Sucden Financial choose Brady for Base Metal Options Pricing

 5 January 2010, London: Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, has today confirmed that Sucden Financial Limited,  has selected Brady's market leading trading and risk management solution for base metal options pricing.