“Funding Circle is a UK and US SME lending platform undergoing a strategic pivot toward profitability and shareholder value. The company has exited its loss-making US operations, initiated cost-cutting to reach break-even, and commenced a £25 million share buyback. With significant net cash and tax losses, the manager foresees substantial upside from cash profitability and platform re-rating.”
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