Company: FRHC
Filing Date: 2025-11-07
Form Type: 10-Q
Source: 0000924805-25-000041
Chunk: 169

Company: Freedom Holding Corp.
Filing Date: 2025-11-07
Form: 10-Q
Item: Part I, Item 1
Chunk 169
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6 million, representing an increase of $15.9 million compared to stock compensation expense of $22.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024. The increase is attributable to new stock grants awarded and the partial amortization of stock grants which were awarded during 2025 and 2024 fiscal years. 

Advertising and sponsorship expense

Advertising and sponsorship expense for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was $52.0 million, representing a decrease for $2.4 million or 4%, compared to $54.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by an $8.5 million reduction in advertising expenditures by Freedom EU, mainly due to the seasonal nature and timing of marketing campaigns. This was partially offset by $3.0 million increase in sponsorship expenses, reflecting the Company’s ongoing support of socially significant initiatives, and by a $2.0 million increase in expenses attributable to Freedom Advertising, an advertising company, primarily related to payments to external contractors for advertisement placement and promotion. In addition, Freedom Bank KZ recorded higher advertising costs, mainly driven by the implementation of the “Blogger Race” marketing campaign, aimed at promoting our SuperApp and enhancing its visibility across social media. The Company continued to support socially significant initiatives through contributions to the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, the Junior Football League of Kazakhstan, and other community programs, reaffirming its commitment to the development of sports, education, and social well-being. 

General and administrative expense

General and administrative expense for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was $87.5 million, representing an increase of $6.3 million or 8% compared to general and administrative expense of $81.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by higher business trip expenses due to increased travel activity supporting expanded operational and strategic initiatives across multiple regions, as well as a rise in depreciation and amortization expenses related to the continued growth of our operations.

Provision for allowance for expected credit losses

We recognized provision for allowance for credit losses in the amount of $16.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to provision for allowance for credit losses of $8.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in the provision during the period was primarily attributable to increased provisions for right of claim for purchased loans, car loans