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Quoted Micro 29 December 2025
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Technology developer Vault Ventures (VULT) is finalising a strategic partnership with an organisation involved in quantum, post-quantum and security-critical software systems. This will support development of revenue generating quantum products for regulated organisations. Priority areas have been identified, and the partnership should accelerate development. There should be no requirement for a share issue to fund the partnership.
The WeShop share price fell back to $111.85, although volumes remain low. Even so, shares in both Aquis-quoted investors gained during the week. WeCap (WCAP) shares rose 8.11% to 2p and Hot Rocks Investments (HRIP) shares increased 3.08% to 1.675p.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) has signed a conditional option to acquire the Rachaite silver, lead, zinc and copper/gold prospect in Argentina. The prospect was previously owned by former AIM company Alexander Mining and its drilling confirmed mineralisation. The potential purchase price is $20,000 in shares or the option and $380,000 in cash when exercised. Ajax Resources also has to invest $200,000 in exploration over three years. A 1% net smelter royalty will be retained by the seller, and this can be purchased for $250,000 minus royalty payments made.
Mendell Helium (MDH) says costs were swelled by preparations for a move to AIM when the option to acquire M3 Helium is exercised. There was a cash outflow from operations of £1.1m in the six months to September 2025.
EDX Medical (EDX) chief executive Dr Michael Hudson bought 28,526 shares at 10.57p each.
SulNOx Group (SNOX) says 1.45 million warrants were exercised by existing shareholders at 29p each, raising £420,000. Constantine Logothetis now holds 27.75% and Nistadgruppen AS has 13.85%.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has agreed a new subscription agreement for a further 50 million shares and the existing 13.24 million shares not subscribed for from the previous agreement. Up to 25% of the trading volume in one week can be issued.
Valereium (VLRM) is talking to a potential new corporate adviser. It will soon be listing the WAGEEN Token (WAG1) on licenced tokenisation venue for real-world assets VLRM Markets. The token will be issued by Wageen Corp, which is building an integrated ecosystem combining terrestrial, air, and maritime transport services into one platform. This could generate revenues of $600,000 for Valereum.
Coinsilium Group (COIN) plans a comprehensive update on strategy in the New Year. Portfolio company Otomato Web3 Agent Protocol has secured a $2m investment from a UK technology company.
Oscillate (SRVL) has completed the first exploration programme on its licence in the Kalahari copper belt. The results will be available in the first quarter of 2026.
TechFinancials (TCH) has received the £250,000 raised in September at 0.25p/share. This will help fund the development of the 25%-owned Dilotiko iron ore operations in Kenya. There is an option to acquire up to 60% of Dilotiko. The company’s name will be changed to Ubunto Mining and Metals Inc.
B HODL (HODL) has approved a Strategic Bitcoin-Backed Loan Framework using CoinCorner’s product as part of its treasury management activities. CoinCorner is a shareholder in B HODL. The cash will finance Bitcoin purchases.
Oberon Investments (OBE) raised £625,000 at 3.7p/share.
Property investor Ace Liberty and Stone (ALSP) chairman Dr. Antonios Ghorayeb bought 36,000 shares at 25p each, taking his stake to 0.94%.
Amazing AI (AAI) is changing its year end from June to December. The next accounts will be for 18 months to December 2025.
JP JENKINS
Energy generator OPG Ventures (OPG) left AIM and joined JP Jenkins on 23 December. The India-focused company operates coal-fired power plants.
Medical imaging technology developer Polarean Imaging (POLX) left AIM and joined JP Jenkins on 23 December.
Gosport-based brewer and bars operator Powder Monkey (PMGL) has bought County Durham-based Maxim Brewery, which was formed after the closure of Vaux Breweries in 1999. A share subscription is planned.
AIM
Oil and gas company Sintana Energy Inc (SEI) completed the acquisition of Challenger Energy in early December and joined AIM on 23 December.
Indus Gas (INDI) is proposing to shareholders that it should leave AIM. A general meeting will be held on 8 January. There is a limited free float, and it has been difficult to raise funds or use shares for acquisitions. Gynia Holdings owns 82.7%. Interim figures show an improved pre-tax profit of $1.93m, up from $1.24m. Indus Gas is awaiting a production sharing contract extension so a new gas sale and purchase agreement can be signed.
Pipehawk (PIP) is selling Utsi Electronics to Hong Kong company Leidi Global Supply for £1m. A £25,000 deposit has been paid. This subsidiary lost £464,000 last year. Stripping that out, Pipehawk would have made a pre-tax profit of £154,000. This leaves utility infrastructure detection company Adien and rail-focused Thomson Engineering Design.
Professional services provider Christie Group (CTG) is selling visitor attraction software business Vennersys for an initial £500,000 in cash. There is also up to £900,000 of retained consideration subject to performance conditions. The sale should be completed by the end of January. Vennersys is loss making and the disposal could add around £500,000 to 2026 pre-tax profit – £2.8m is the current forecast.
Mobile Streams (MOS) shares returned from suspension down 62.6% to 0.23p following publication of an admission document and results for the year to June 2025. June 2025. The company, which is changing its name to Gana Media Group, is acquiring the shares it does not own in two Mexican sports betting and media companies. It already owns 28.7% to Estadio Gana, plus convertible loan stock, and 22.5% of Capital Media Sports. Buying the rest of Estadio Gana will cost £31.9m in shares at 0.625p each, while 584.2 million shares a 0.495p each will be issued for Capital Media Sports. Investment in existing Mexican operations enabled full year revenues to rise from £436,000 to £1.41m. Net cash was £1.52m at the end of June 2025 and by the end of September available cash was £991,000.
Store closures and exiting Boots meant that Mothercare (MTC) interim revenues fell by one-quarter to £90.7m. Like-for-like revenues were 6% lower. The pre-tax loss declined from £1.4m to £1.1m due to lower interest charges. The new South Asia joint venture made a positive contribution. Net debt was reduced from £17.1m to £5.8m. Chairman Clive Whiley has bought 42 million shares in Mothercare at 1p each taking his stake to 8.87%, while finance director Andy Cook bought 5 million shares at 1p each. Robert Quested reduced his stake from 9.39% to 1.05%.
Vast Resources (VAST) has announced the proposed acquisition of Gulf International Minerals in an all share deal and trading in the shares has been suspended. Gulf International Minerals is an explorer focused on Tajikistan. It has a joint venture with the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies in Tajikistan covering four gold mining operations and a central processing plant. Of these, Aprelevka produces 10,4000 ounces of gold and 80,000 ounces of silver each year and Vast has been managing the operation in return for 10% of earnings after tax. A placing will raise £7.5m and this will help to fund a JORC compliant resource estimate.
Quicklime producer and critical metals explorer Firering Strategic Minerals (FRG) has raised £860,000 at 1.25p/share. The $1m Ricca debt has also been settled. The cash will fund further development of the Limeco project in Zambia. This investment will help to increase revenues.
Synthetic binders developer Aptamer (APTA) has signed a licensing agreement with Alphazyme, a Maravai LifeSciences company that supplies speciality enzymes to the life sciences sector. The non-exclusive deal is for a developed Optimer® for use in hot-start PCR applications – when the enzyme switches on when heated. The original development deal was signed in June 2024, and another development project has recently completed.
Pantheon Resources (PANR) is suspending flow testing at the Duhle-1 well in order to save costs of around $150,000/day in the winter period. Costs will be lower in the spring. Results have been disappointing so far. The company will analyse data and assess opportunities in other parts of its oil and gas portfolio in Alaska. There is $27.2m in the bank. Zeus has cut its total risked NAV from 73p/share to 53p/share. Michael Spencer’s stake reduced from 8.19% to 7.59%.
Premier African Minerals (PREM) says it has been issued with a writ of execution of movable property at the Zulu project by a creditor seeking $2.2m. Discussions continue with the creditor, which is JR Goddard Contracting.
Alliance Lithium (ALL) has revised and resubmitted its mining licence application for the Ewoyaa lithium project in Ghana. The royalty rate will be between 5% and 12% depending on the spodumene price. Canaccord Genuity assumes 10% in its forecasts suggesting a price between $2,501/tonne and $3,000/tonne, but the price is currently lower. The new lease requires government ratification.
Litigation Capital Management (LIT) has to meet the costs of a failed claim in Queensland against Stanwell Corporation and CS Energy. Each company will receive A$16.2m. This partly covered by insurance, but the company still has to pay A$12.9m. An appeal has been filed and should be heard in March and there may also be an appeal against the costs award. The strategic review of operations is ongoing.
MAIN MARKET
Cash shell daVictus (DVT) had cash of £112.000 at the end of 2024. These annual figures were released just before the end of 2025.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 10 November 2025
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Asset and fund managers advisory services provider Falconedge (EDGE) joined Aquis on 5 November. The company was formed in 2024, and it has five clients. There was £1.44m raised at 1.034p/share. It previously raised £1m. Falconedge was valued at £10.5m on admission. Falconedge has already bought 15.16258228 Bitcoin at $103,553.97 each. The total investment is £1.2m.
Business assurance provider Adsure Services (ADS) has grown it interim order book by a double digit percentage. Market share has been gained in the housing sector. Three new university contracts were won, and these will contribute to the second half. The audit working paper software was launched at the beginning of November.
VVV Sports (VVV) has signed non-binding heads of terms for the acquisition of R3 Sport, which owns and manages events, manages athletes, owns media rights and invests in teams and venues. The consideration is 300 million shares valued at £3m. VVV Sports is also investing in Wild Pickleball Agency, which is focused on Europe, Middle East and Africa. There are plans for a new profession circuity for singles and doubles, plus a pickleball league in the region.
AIM-quoted Pulsar Helium Inc (PLSR) has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of the Oscillate (SRVL) subsidiary Quantum Hydrogen, which holds non-hydrocarbon gas rights in Minnesota. The initial 80% will be bought for $400,000 in shares and the other 20% will be acquired in 18 months for an additional $400,000 in shares. Oscillate will change its name to Serval Resources and it will focus on copper and associated metals. Exploration has commenced on its proposed assets in the Kalahari Copper Belt.
AI manufacturing software provider IntelliAM AI (INT) says interim revenues were 58% higher at £2.4m. Annual recurring revenues were £1.18m at the end of September 2025 and it could reach £2m by the end of March 2026. The value of the contract with Hovis has increased. Gross cash is £778,000. Interim figures will be published on 24 November.
AIM-quoted Europa Metals (EUZ) has agreed the acquisition of Marula Africa Mining from Marula Mining (MARU). This subsidiary owns Marula Mining interests in battery and critical metals in East and Southern Africa. The intended offer is nine Europa Metals shares for each Marula share. This deal is subject to due diligence and Europa Metals raising cash. Marula Mining will distribute the Europa Metals shares to its shareholders and focus on precious metals. Marula Mining has appointed Fortified Securities, which is associated with RiverFort Global Capital, as broker. The broker is providing a £25m equity facility, while RiverFort is providing a $2m bridging facility that will eventually be taken on by Europa Metals.
Consumer loans provider Amazing AI (AAI) has made a small, initial purchase of digital assets. A few thousand dollars worth of Bitcoin was bought. Investments in Ethereum, XRP and Solana are planned.
B HODL (HODL) says that its Bitcoin strategy has achieved an annualised yield of 6.04% in the first full month. It generated a further 0.039 of a Bitcoin. The company holds 153.039 Bitcoin, and the average price is £84,610 for each Bitcoin.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) raised £276,000 at 68p/share. A further four Bitcoin have been acquired and the total investment in 2,664 Bitcoin is £220.7m.
Sulnox Group (SNOX) says Spring Marine Group is broadening the use of emissions reducing Sulnox Eco to its entire fleet of 28 vessels.
Vault Ventures (VULT) says development subsidiary System7 has secured contracts with rewards-based app Fancy.com and Ellers Farm Distillery, helping with AI-based marketing of the recently acquired 6 O’Clock gin brand and other group brands. This takes the total number of contracts to seven with first year revenues of £200,000.
Igraine has changed its name to Ethtry (ETHY). It has received a further £1.3m of the outstanding balance of £3.24m of subscription money.
Majestic Corporation (MCJ) has entered a five-year lease agreement for an e-waste recycling facility in Wrexham at an annual rental of £130,000.
Shortwave Life Sciences (PSY) is planning a consolidation of ten shares into one new share.
Adnams (ADB) non-executive director Sacha Berendji bought 1,075 B shares at 1900p each. Philip Blows has reduced his stake in Supernova Digital Assets (SOL) from 7.98% to 2.82%.
TruSpine Technologies has changed its name to TSP Advanced Technologies (TSP). TechFinancials (TECH) will change its name to Ubuntu Mining and Metals and is raising the value of the share placing at 0.25p each by up to £100,000 to £350,000.
Probiotix Health (PBX) is moving from the Access to the Apex segment.
JP JENKINS
The JP Jenkins index of the 15 largest companies on the platform fell 0.1% to 1097.8 at the end of October 2025. Datalex, which moved from the Euronext Growth Exchange, joined the index during the period.
Cyber security services provider Smarttech247 Group (S247) left AIM and joined JP Jenkins on 4 November.
ASSET MATCH
Asset Match has added a dedicated PISCES page to its platform. It believes this will provide additional opportunities.
AIM
Winvia Entertainment (WVIA), which owns former AIM-quoted prize competitions organiser Best of the Best, raised £40m at 195p/share prior to joining AIM on 3 November. In December 2024, Winvia Entertainment also acquired one of the top three online casino operators in Romania, Click Competitions was acquired in March. The share price has risen to 215p.
Audio and content creation equipment supplier Focusrite (TUNE) reported 12-month results in line with expectations with revenues rising 6% to £168.9m, while operating profit dipped from £16.6m to £15.3m. The latest interim dividend for the 18-month period is 2.1p/share. There was growth in second half revenues despite the uncertainty brought about by tariffs. Net debt was £11m at the end of August 2025.
Laundry technology developer Xeros Technology (XSG) has raised £3m at 1.75p/share and a retail offer closing on 11 November could raise up to £1m more. There is also a follow-on subscription of £2m planned for later in November. This will strengthen the balance sheet so that existing contracts can be fulfilled and new opportunities progressed. Cavendish has published a 2026 forecast, which expects revenues to rise from £600,000 in 2025 to £1.4m. There will be initial filtration sales through Russell Hobbs and royalty payment from Yilmak. A 2026 loss of £2.1m is forecast. Even without the additional £2m there will still be net cash at the end of 2026. Revenues are expected to accelerate in 2027 and 2028.
Savannah Resources (SAV) has raised £9.2m at 3.7p/share and a retail offer closing on 11 November could raise more cash. Three of Savannah’s largest shareholders, AMG Lithium BV, Grupo Lusiaves SGPS and Pluris Investments S.A. all subscribed for shares. Savannah Resources is developing the Barroso lithium project in northern Portugal. The cash will fund the acquisition of the Aldeia mining lease, which covers the 100%-owned C-100 mining lease at the Barroso project and to advance that project beyond the Definitive Feasibility Study, which is due to be completed during the first half of 2026.
Tan Delta Systems (TAND) is starting a paid phase 2 trial by one of the world’s largest online retailers to evaluate the company’s real-time oil condition analysis and monitoring systems. This is to monitor gearboxes on conveyor systems at distribution centres. Phase 1 proved the capability on five gearboxes at one distribution hub. The customer has tens of thousands of critical gearboxes across its sites. Tan Delta Systems had £2m in cash at the end of June 2025 after a £1m cash outflow in the previous six months.
Mobile water and environmental testing technology provider Metir (MET) continues in its collaboration with Swansea University to develop methods for detecting PFAS chemical contamination in water and soil. The research has “demonstrated the feasibility of integrating portable liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS) with innovative low-waste extraction materials”. This enables a ‘Lab in a Van’ system that can be deployed in the field. This will reduce turnaround time. Metir’s US instrumentation partner is optimising and scaling up the detector for commercial purposes. Metir is talking to local authorities and industry bodies.
RentGuarantor Holdings (RGG) is raising £2.5m at 12.5p/share. The cash will be used to grow awareness of the company and its rent guarantee service. The company will also further develop its network of partners, and the cash will fund further growth. RentGuarantor founder and chief executive is selling 2.18 million shares at the placing price.
Asiamet Resources (ARS) is selling its interest in the KSK copper project to Norin Mining for gross cash of $105m on a debt free basis. This is dependent on shareholder approval. Most of the proceeds ae likely to be distributed to shareholders.
Power generator OPG Power Ventures (OPG) is launching a tender offer of up to 182 million shares at 6.27p/share. This is part of the plan to leave AIM. The proposal will be put to shareholders at a general meeting on 3 December.
Aerospace composite components manufacturer Velocity Composites (VEL) has been hit by lower than expected Airbus A350 production. This is due to supply chain issues at Airbus. There have also been delays in programme transfers in the US. Dowgate has cut its full year revenues forecast from £23m to £20.7m. This means that the loss would be £900,000.
Aptamer Group (APTA) has gained a new contract with an existing top 5 pharma customer. This the third project and it is to develop Optimer binders against three key drug targets and provide support for assay development. Aptamer retains the IP. Aptamer has a signed total contract value of £1.75m.
Trading in Secure Property Development and Investment (SPDI) shares is suspended ahead of a potential reverse takeover of energy storage technology business AdvEn Inc. There would be an all share bid with a placing to raise cash. The company has made two loans to the potential takeover target ahead of the deal. AdvEn produces advanced carbon materials for use in supercapacitors and batteries.
MAIN MARKET
Shipbroker Braemar (BMS) says there is recovery in its markets, but interim revenues fell 16% to £63.9m and there was a sharper fall in profit. The interim dividend is 2.5p/share. Net debt is £7.4m. The order book is worth $73.8m.
New Frontier Minerals (NFM) announced a drill programme of up to 46 holes at the Harts Range Heavy Rare Earths project in Australia. Approval for the drilling campaign is imminent. This could unlock significant value.
Cancer tests developer Cizzle Biotechnology (CIZ) has entered a letter of intent with a medical diagnostic services provider that is in partnership with the NHS. This will help to verify and validate the CIZ1B biomarker test. The company has raised up to £250,000 from a convertibles issue to Frazer Lang. This is an extension of a £150,000 loan.
First Tin (1SN) says drilling at the Taronga tin project in Australia confirms extended mineralisation.
Nanoco (NANO) has extended its joint development agreement with the Asian chemical customer. The three-year extension is to further develop the material and scale up the manufacturing process of the Quantum Dot nanomaterial for silicon sensors to enable Short Wave Infrared capabilities. There is an inflationary increase in fees.
Andrew Hore