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Quoted Micro 13 April 2026
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Oscillate (SRVL), which is changing its name to Serval Resources, raised £34,000 in its retail offer at 22.5p/share, which is below the maximum level of £300,000. It is acquiring Kalahari Copper and moving to AIM on 27 April.
Digital assets investor Valereum (VLRM) has received confirmation that the $300,000 cash element of the coupon is being paid in instalments over four days. Further amounts due from strategic partner Quorum Global Photonics (QGP), which is a 49.7% shareholder, are expected to be paid under the $200m royalty and streaming financing agreement. Pieter Scholtz and Gerhard Kotzee are directors of both companies.
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) plans to acquire the Silver Lake project in Western Australia. Before that happens, historic data will be further analysed. If it goes ahead 3.57 million shares will be issued for the acquisition.
Hot Rocks Investments (HRIP) has made new investments in Central Gold, Futuro Resources and Cobra Resources (COBR). Investee company Mendell Helium (MDH) is moving from Aquis to AIM, and 49%-owned Sunshine Gold Capital has been granted a third tenement as part of the Dexter gold project, which is near to two existing gold mines in Western Australia.
Stack BTC (STAK) made a loss of £110,000 in the six months to January 2026. There was cash of £51,000 at the end of January 2026 and since then £4.28m has been raised. There have been 31 Bitcoin acquired. The focus is finding a business to acquire.
Ethtry (ETHY) has spent £100,000 to buy 66.6737 Ethereum. It owns 816.6737 Ethereum.
Cooks Coffee Company (COOK) was franchisor of the year (expanding food and non-food) in the 2026 Irish Franchise Association Awards, and a franchisee was named franchisee of the year.
Shepherd Neame (SHEP) non-exec director George Barnes bought 2,173 shares at 458p each. Falconedge (EDGE) chief executive Roy Kashi and family have bought 2.9 million shares for an average of just over 1p each. The total holding has risen to 6.45%. EPE Special Opportunities (LON: EO.P) directors Clive Spears and David Pirouet each bought 5,968 shares at 176p and 168p respectively.
TechFinancials has changed its name to Ubuntu Mining and Metals Inc (UNTU).
ASSET MATCH
Brewer Wadworth and Company (WAD) says 2025 accounts should be published later in April. Strong Christmas trading meant like-for-like sales were 7% ahead. Beer volumes were 16% higher in the first two months of the year as the company sold more of its beer via its own pubs. Like-for-like sales of the group are 4% higher, but margins are under pressure even though gas and electricity costs are set until 2029. One pub was sold in January.
AIM
RentGuarantor (RGG) growth is accelerating with first quarter revenues more than doubling to £880,000 and this has sparked an upgrade. New partners have been brought onboard. It is also offering a new product with mydeposits that combines insuring rent deposits with the rent guarantee service. Allenby has increased its 2026 pre-tax profit forecast by 26% to £300,000. This would be a maiden profit.
Van Elle (VANL) is recommending a 52.3p/share cash bid from STRABAG UK, which values the ground engineering company at £58.8m. The share price has not been that high for more than three years. The directors had talks with other suitors before receiving this bid approach. Vienna-based STRABAG provides construction services, and it was seeking to expand in the UK.
Alien Metals (UFO) says joint venture partner GreenTech Minerals has identified material upside potential for the Munni Munni Platinum-Palladium-Copper-Nickel project in Western Australia not included in the current mineral resource estimate of 24Mt @ 2.9 g/t PGE₄ for 2.2Moz. Alien Metals has a 30% interest and a free carry until completion of a bankable feasibility study. High grade zones have been identified and there is potential for open pit mining. The results of the maiden drilling programme should be announced later this month. Joint venture partner West Coast Silver has announced a 1,500 metre drilling programme for the Elizabeth Hill silver project in Western Australia.
Data analysis software and services provider Celebrus Technologies (CLBS) says full year revenues are broadly in line with expectations at $23.3m, down from $38.7m because of a change in business model, and the loss will be around $200,000. Annualised recurring revenues grew from $13.6m to $15m. Two bank customers sold off parts of their businesses, so their payments were reduced. Some expected deals at contracted stage were lost or delayed and Celebrus Technologies is improving its skills in winning new clients. Cash was $32m at the end of March 2026. Another loss is anticipated for 2026-27.
Mercantile Ports and Logistics (MPL) is pursuing legal remedies to regain control of port operating subsidiary, Karanja Terminal & Logistics. One bank did not sanction an agreement for a one-time settlement of company debt with the consortium of banks. The court has told the Committee of Creditors holding the company debt to consider an offer to redeem 100% of outstanding debt. There has been no progress and there are potential buyers interested in the assets. An international oil and gas company is a potential provider of funds to help redeem the debt. A meeting was held to consider Mercantile’s proposal on Friday 10 April.
The shares of Secure Property Development and Investment (SPDI) returned from suspension. The property company amended heads of agreement with energy storage technology developer Adven, which it is proposed will acquired SPDI, so it is not a reverse takeover anymore. Instead, Adven intends to join AIM and launch a share exchange for SPDI. Adven can then raise money via EIS.
Steppe Cement (STCM) has increased cement sales in Kazakhstan in the first quarter of 2026 to 344,058 tonnes, from 276,217 tonnes in the same period last year. The average price was one-fifth higher at around $57/tonne. Market share increased to 16%. Capacity is being increased and the final estimated cost is $35m.
Atome (ATOM) is in the final stages of negotiations for the funding of the Villeta fertiliser project in Paraguay. Definitive documentation with the equity consortium is expected by 17 April. The potential funders are likely to be at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings at that time.
Physiomics (PYC) has accepted a general meeting request from Michael Whitlow, who owns 13.7%, and the meeting is on29 April. Michael Whitlow wanted to appoint Nicholas Tulloch, Ian Bagnall, Martin Gouldstone (later removed) and himself as directors and remove Dr Jim Millen, Shalabh Kumar, Dr Tim Corn, and Dr Peter Sargent, as long as least two of the new directors are appointed. The board did offer to appoint two non-execs to replace two existing ones, but it felt that the remuneration requested was too high. The board believes that the disruption could hamper the ability to commercialise its IP. They are asking shareholders to vote against the resolutions.
Quantum Blockchain Technologies (QBT) says a court has stopped enforcement of a €6m plus damages award against Sipiem relating to the Mediapolis business. The company has not been able to enforce the seizing of property of a former Sipiem director because he has declared bankruptcy. The liquidation of Mediapolis is being completed and a further distribution of €132,000 is expected to be received by the end of June.
MAIN MARKET
Financial management software developer Aptitude Software (LSE: APTD) has decided to seek a potential purchaser as well as considering other options for the business. It is possible that other businesses would be sold to concentrate on Fynapse. The refocus on that product led to a 1% dip to £49.8m even though Fynapse sales were higher. Recurring revenues were £54.4m and operating profit was flat at £10m. Net cash is £21.2m. The dividend is 5.4p/share.
Solvonis Therapeutics (SVNS) has been granted a US patent for its PTSD programme. The patent covers a chemically distinct monoamine modulator series designed to modulate serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline transporter systems (SERT, DAT and NET) and lasts February 2043.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 12 January 2025
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
AI company Astrid Intelligence (ASTR) is transitioning into execution and infrastructure-led growth. Astrid Intelligence owns and operates Subnet 127 within the Bittensor network, whose brand has been changed from SigmaArena to Astrid Arena. Bilateral arrangements have been secured with subnet operators. Astrid Vault, a protocol-native infrastructure platform intended to facilitate orderly liquidity coordination within the Bittensor ecosystem, is being developed. Astrid Intelligence has cash to finance that growth.
Gowin New Energy (GWIN) director Chen Chih-Lung has made a £30,000 loan to the company for 12 months at an interest rate of 2%. This is for short-term liquidity.
UTXO Management has reduced its stake in The Smarter Web Company (SWC) from 12.99% to 11.1%. Martin Thomas has been appointed as a non-executive director.
EDX Medical (EDX) founder and chief scientific officer Sir Christopher Evans bought 45,500 shares at 10.75p each and 41,780 shares at 13p each. He owns 35.2% of the diagnostics company. Chairman Jason Holt bought 235,000 shares at 11.4p each, 150,000 shares at 11.23p each and 50,000 shares at 12p each.
NYCE International (NYCE) has entered a joint venture with Spandan Manhata, which has developed software for the igaming industry. The joint venture will acquire these assets called Innovassion and NYCE will be majority shareholder and oversee commercial strategy. The first client has been secured.
Daniel Thwaites (THW) has bought back 300,000 shares at 110p each.
Shareholders in Phoenix Digital Assets (PNIX) have approved redomicile to Gibraltar.
Spreadex has a 3.08% stake in Vaultz Capital (V3TC).
Delta Gold Technologies (DSQ) is planning to get its shares traded on the OTCQB Venture Market. Jonathan Swann has a 21.3% shareholding.
B HODL (HODL) has generated revenues of 0.084 Bitcoin (£5,471) during December, which is higher than the previous month. The total holding is 158.295 Bitcoin. The share price dipped
AI software company IntelliAM (INT) has won a £115,000 contract with a frozen food company. The deal covers four manufacturing facilities.
Connecting Excellence (XCE) has purchased 16.58306046 Bitcoin at an average price of $86.980.16 each. That takes the total holding of Bitcoin to 41.35974228 at a total cost of £2.75m. The company has launched its 2026 Bitcoin-denominated convertible bond programme.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) has mobilised a drilling rig for the Eureka gold and copper project in Argentina. The initial drilling programme is near to the former Mina Eureka copper and gold mine with ten holes totalling 1,500 metres.
Zentra (ZNT) has changed its nominated adviser to Guild Financial with Hybridan continuing as broker.
ASSET MATCH
Regenerative medical devices developer Tissue Regenix (LON: TRX) has left AIM and the shares joined the Asset Match trading platform on 7 January.
AIM
Galantas Gold (GAL) is acquiring 100% of the Andacollo Oro gold project in Chile. This is an open pit mine with a historical inferred mineral resource estimate of 5.06M ounce of gold. It has been in production in the past. The seller is owned by Galantas Gold executive Robert Sedgemore, so it is a related party deal. His company bought the mine from Dragones, whose former owner will receive payments of $27.5m in the four years to the end of 2029, as well as initially being issued 91.3 million Galantas Gold shares. Galantas Gold will assume $3m of debt and pay $1.5m to Robert Sedgemore.
Cerillion (CER) has won its largest ever contract for its BSS/OSS software suite and provide ongoing support and maintenance. The Oman Telecommunications contract is worth c.£42.5m over five years will underpin the current forecasts for this year and in the future.
Semiconductor designer EnSilica (ENSI) increased interim revenues 37% to £12.7m and moved from loss to profit. Cash was £2m. A full year pre-tax profit of £600,000 is forecast.
Reabold Resources (RBD) says that the Italian authorities have published the formal decree and positive decision on the small scale LNG development plan by 47.4% owned investee company LNEnergy Ltd for the project in Colle Santo.
Pulsar Helium (PLSR) says that the Jetstream #5 appraisal well at the Topaz project in Minnesota has encountered an additional pressurized gas influx at approximately 2,857 feet in depth. This new gas zone is estimated at around 1,292 psi, the highest recorded to date at Topaz. The drilling of the hole continues before moving to the next well. The share price improved 7.98% to 57.5p.
Fiinu (BANK) has changed management at Everfex and improved controls. The acquisition enabled the group to be profitable in November. At the end of the year there was cash of £5.34m and the cash burn is less than £200,000 each month. The company has served formal non-compete breach notices against Karol Oleksa and Marta Oleksa, in respect of the non-compete obligations relating to the Everfex acquisition.
Biopesticides developer Eden Research (EDEN) has achieved a second regulatory authorisation this week with fungicide Novellus+ gaining approval in Chile. This is used in wine and table grapes to control grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) and powdery mildew (Uncinula necator). Earlier in the week Mevalone was granted approval in France to use on grapes to control downy and powdery mildew.
Extended reality technology company Engage XR (EXR) is still suffering from a tough market with contact delays and poor renewals. In 2025, revenues were €1.9m and net cash has fallen to €1.6m. Cash is being conserved and there are potential opportunities in education. Forecasts are under review.
Rent guarantee services provider RentGuarantor Holdings (RGG) increased full year revenues from £1.27m to £2.39m, which is 9% higher than expected. However, the loss is expected to be much more than the forecast of £446,000. Marketing spending was brought forward to 2025.
Graphene technology developer Directa Plus (DCTA) says 2025 revenues improved from €6.66m to €7m and the loss will be lower. Cash has fallen to €1.5m, which is much less than the outflow in 2025. A non-core land sale could generate €500,000. Joint ventures and licensing opportunities are being assessed.
Telematics services provider Quartix (QTX) says 2025 revenues and profit will be ahead of expectations. Cash was £5.6m at the end of the year. Annualised recurring revenues are 14% ahead at £37m and net revenue retention is 98.1%. A final dividend of 7.5p/share is anticipated, taking the total to 10p/share.
ValiRx (VAL) has entered a nine-month, evaluation and material transfer agreement with The Royal Institute for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University and The Institute for Research in Immunology, and Cancer-Commercialization of Research in Canada. This will evaluate a RNA Helicase inhibitor. ValiRx will own the evaluation results, and they can be swapped for a 15% stake in the company set up to commercialise the technology.
Shareholders in Indus Gas (INDI) voted in favour of leaving AIM and that will happen on 23 January. JP Jenkins will provide a matched bargains facility.
Touchstone Exploration (TXP) has drilled the Carapal Ridge-3 development well on the Central block onshore in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Touchstone holds a 65% working interest. The well encountered a thick pay zone across multiple Herrera horizons and it could be tied-in to the Central block natural gas processing facility in the first quarter. There is potential for three more development wells and potential for another gas play in the Karamat formation.
Goldstone Resources (GRL) operates the Homase gold mine in Ghana which produced 2,912 ounces of gold in 2025 and generated revenues of $10m. Heavy rainfall and inspections held back production. Avrage all-in sustaining cost was $2,781/ounce up until November and it is expected to be $2,500-$2,900/ounce in 2026. Production could reach 4,000 ounces this year.
Geo Exploration (GEO) is still falling following yesterday’s news that although maiden drill holes at the Juno project in Australia intersected gold and copper sulphide mineralisation, together with silver and zinc, it appears that the higher grade mineralisation could be to the south.
In an update on the Barb Project in Manitoba, Canada, Gunsynd (GUN) says field work is consistent with a structurally controlled orogenic gold system. However, none of the latest rock sample results produced grades of more than 1g/t gold. Funding of C$105,000 has been secured from the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund to help fund further exploration. Targeted exploration will enhance understanding of the project.
Versarien (VRS) has been placed in administration with Leonard Curtis.
MAIN MARKET
Kelso Group (KLSO) has bought 400,000 shares in Saga (SAGA) at 386.5p each. Saga has been reducing borrowings via disposals, and it has strong asset backing. Kelso believes Saga is undervalued particularly compared with US listed rival Viking Holdings. Kelso has made proposals to the Saga board, including attracting US investors and continuing to reduce debt.
New Frontier Minerals (NFM) says that the mining lease application over the Big One copper deposit in Queensland has reached technical assessment phase. The JORC-compliant Mineral Resource of 2.1Mt @ 1.1% copper, and an additional 7,000t @ 1.3% copper of surface Indicated stockpiles.
Supply @ME Capital (SYME) plans to acquire the inventory ownership business and related assets of Société Financière Européenne S.A. by the end of March. This is part of the strategy to move the business model towards direct inventory ownership and capital deployment.
Lakestreet Capital Partners has requisitioned a general meeting at Palace Capital (PCA), where it owns 22.5%. It wants remove chairman Steven Owen because it believes he is being paid too much. The investor would appoint other directors which would not be paid and believes that the sale of remaining properties could be completed more quickly.
Bluebird Mining Ventures (BMV) says that there is increased interest in its gold streaming and treasury strategy. It confirmed a technology partnership with The BE Company, which is related to the company’s chief executive Sath Ganesarajah, and BE will act as the company’s technology and hosting partner. The arrangement with Skylake, which is owned by the chief executive, and it will subscribe for 650 million shares for £3.25m. An initial will be paid upfront with the rest dependent on setting up an incentive scheme where services can be supplied in lieu of cash.
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
Quoted Micro 18 August 2025
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Adsure Services (ADS) increased its final dividend by 15% to 1.14p/share. The business assurance provider increased full year pre-tax profit by 74% to £818,000 on revenues 8% higher at £10m. Other operating expenses were lower. Net cash was £1.1m at the end of March 2025. Investment in technology should help Adsure Services continue to grow revenues and margins.
Visum Technologies (VIS) is moving into the property technology market. This involves the development of a workspace app for tech-focused workplaces. This will help to manage bookings, access support and provide information. There will property partners involved in the development. The first prototype should be available in early 2026. Visum has signed a licence agreement with Eyecon Imaging for the use of Visum’s Ride Video technology within the attractions and leisure sector.
Essentially Group (ESSN) shareholders voted in favour of leaving Aquis. The last day of trading will be 10 September.
Marula Mining (MARU) has secured an agreement with Kenya-based Bamba Mining Company to acquire 60% of the Bamba manganese mining project in Kenya. The deal is structured as a joint venture. Bamba’s 40% is non-dilutable and non-contributing. The payment is 500,000 shares at 5p each. Once 100,000 tonnes of manganese ore has been produced there will be a £250,000 payment.
Amazing AI (AAI) says new subsidiary AAI Mauritius will be used to purchase Bitcoin when it completes the legalities of acquiring cryptocurrencies. This should happen by the end of August. The subsidiary will also provide AI finance-related services to Sub-Saharan Africa and south east Asia. It will also take on business in the UK and that subsidiary will be wound up.
Vault Ventures (VULT) has paid the remaining consideration of £1m for System7 via the issue of shares.
Former Odey Asset Management boss Peter Martin has joined Oberon Investments (OBE) and he will be involved in launching a new global equities fund.
Vaultz Capital (V3TC) has purchased more Bitcoin and holds 135 Bitcoin at an average purchase price of £85,622.47 each. Aleks Nowak has been appointed as the non-board chief operating officer. Aura Digital has taken a 15.5% stake.
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) says drilling at the Red Setter gold dome project in Western Australia has intersected mineralisation in the first hole. It appears that the hole is peripheral to the main target, and another hole will be drilled to the south west.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has raised a further £7.6m from a placing at 221p/share. There are still another 4.49 million shares available to be placed and once that happens another subscription agreement will be signed.
Valereum (VLRM) raised £65,000 vi an offer at 3.1p each and this meant that the fundraising totalled £465,000. This will help fund a £600,000 investment in Metrikus Software, which is developing real-time building and smart infrastructure software. The two companies will work on tokenisation opportunities. This could involve fractional ownership or yield-sharing.
TruSpine Technologies (TSP) has issued a warrant over two million shares exercisable at 20p each to Proffitt Brothers Investments.
Ormonde Mining (ORM) investee company Peak Nickel, where it holds 18.9%, has entered into an agreement for Winshear Gold to earn 100% of the Portsoy project in Scotland. This requires 1,000 metres of drilling and other exploration work and the spending of £3m within five years. Winshear Gold also has to issue 6.5 million shares to Peak Nickel over five years. Peak Nickel will retain a 1% net smelter returns royalty. If the project is sold by Winshear Gold, Peak Nickel will receive 10% of the proceeds up to a maximum of £10m.
Emissions reduction additives developer SulNOx Group (SNOX) has been granted a patent for fuel oil reclamation in Eurasia. This can be used for oily wastewater from ships.
Global Connectivity (GCON) has been given permission by the courts to petition for the bankruptcy of Barry Hersh, who agreed to subscribe for 37.5 million shares at a cost of £375,000 and failed to come up with the cash.
Amirose London Holdings (ALH) has raised £30,000 at 5p/share from a long-standing manufacturing client.
Daniel Thwaites (THW) has bought back 1.18 million shares at 90.04p each from Rulegale Nominees. The shares have been cancelled. Director RAJ Bailey bought 44,500 shares at 90p each.
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Rent guarantee services provider RentGuarantor Group (RGG) moved from Aquis to AIM on Friday. The switch has been made ahead of law changes that will provide additional growth potential for the business. The share price rose from the Aquis close on Thursday of 27.5p to 35p.
Mobile Tornado (MBT) is asking for shareholder approval to leave AIM. There is limited liquidity and one major shareholder in the mobile communications technology company, so the quotation is not worth the cost. The board intends to seek a buyer in the next two years and believe it would be easier as a private company. The plan is to leave on 9 September.
Light Science Technologies (LST) reported slightly lower interim revenues of £5.06m, but there was a change in product mix. That enabled gross margins to improve, and the company achieved a small operating profit. Contract electronics manufacturing revenues slipped as a major pest control product came to the end of its life. Fire protection revenues grew strongly and could do even better in the second half if the new government regulator starts to approve more work. The Agtech business is also growing revenues and has launched an off-the-shelf version of its sensorGROW product.
Outsourced video gaming services provider Winking Studios (WKS) reported a rise in interim revenues from S$15.2m to S$19.4m, although most of the improvement came from the acquisition of Mineloader. The Asian gaming market is recovering. Profit was held back by the costs of the AIM quotation, but gross margin improved. There is S$25.6m in cash and this will help finance acquisitions in the UK to provide a base for growth outside of Asia.
Zoo Digital (ZOO) has restructured its operations supplying digital media services for the TV and film sector so that it can return to profit this year. In the year to March 2025, revenues recovered 22% to $49.6m and the loss was cut from $20.5m to $8.3m. Net debt was $1.9m. Annualised cost savings were $8.4m with a further $2.5m to come. Dubbing revenues have fallen 18% in the first quarter of the new financial year, but the rest of the business is growing. There was an EBITDA profit in the first quarter. Demand from streaming service is important to Zoo Digital. A new Fast Track service has been launched.
Autonomous vehicles developer Aurrigo International (AURR) says weaker activity has hit revenues this year. Disruption from tariffs and delayed tenders have pushed revenues into next year. The tariffs are hampering demand for its supply of equipment to the automotive sector. Aurrigo has been awarded more than £1m of grant funding. Canaccord Genuity has slashed its 2025 forecast revenues from £12m to £7.5m and that means the expected loss is £3.9m. Net cash should be around £1m at the end of the year. A £900,000 contract has been won with Teeside International Airport fo an autonomous baggage and passenger moving vehicle.
Pulsar Helium (PLSR) has secured a facility to provide up to $12.5m for construction of a helium processing plant at the Topaz project in Minnesota. University Bancorp has also extended the maturity date of the existing $4m to November 2026.
Metals One (MET1) has invested £1m in the latest placing by Chile-focused lithium project developer CleanTech Lithium (CTL). The placing raised a total of £4.3m at 5p/share. The cash was raised to finance the acquisition of an additional 30 licences in the Laguna Verde project for $600,000 and finance the development of the enlarged project. The additional licences should help to seek streamlined approval for the project.
Retailer Shoe Zone (SHOE) says trading conditions are still tough. Full year pre-tax profit expectations have been slashed to £2.5m, compared with £5m previously. Consumer confidence is low and spending power after essentials is reducing for many people. Net cash could be £6m at the end of September 2025 because of lower inventory and capital investment.
Bars and escape rooms operator XP Factory (XPF) increased owned and operated revenues by 12% in the 19 weeks to 10 August. Boom Battle Bars like-for-like sales were 5.6% lower but have started to recover. The new Reading site is trading more strongly than expected. Escape Hunt like-for-likes were slightly higher. The hot weather hit sales, although not as badly as the overall market.
Investment company Seed Innovations (SEED) has launched a tender offer at 2.2p/share. The maximum amount to be paid will be £1.91m. The latest time for acceptance is 5 September.
Midlands-based property investor Real Estate Investors (RLE) has made a further £11.3m of disposals this year. There is continued demand from private investors, although marketing of some larger properties has been delayed until the turn of the year. Debt has been reduced to £34.9m. Portfolio occupancy has increased to 85.8%. Contracted rental income is maintained at £9m despite the disposals. Overall income has reduced and that is why the quarterly dividend is one-fifth down at 0.4p/share. Harwood Capital, which seeks underlying value, has increased its stake from 10% to 11.1%.
Wellnex Life (WNX) joint chief executive George Karafotias has resigned. He will be repaid his A$705,000 loan to the company. Zack Bozinovski will become sole chief executive of the Australian consumer healthcare business.
Skin health company SkinBioTherapeutics (SBTX) says revenues should increase to £4.5m-£4.8m in the year to June 2025, which is slightly lower than expectations. The loss will be much lower than last year. Cash was £4.8m at the end of June 2025. The figures are subject to audit. July was a strong month and psoriasis treatment AxisBiotix will be launched in Superdrug later this year.
Versarien (VRS) intends to accelerate the sales process of the remaining parts of the group, while it tries to secure additional finance for the group. If the disposals happen the proceeds are unlikely to cover liabilities and Versarien would be placed in administration.
The UK authorities have decided not to provide a gas storage licence to EnergyPathways (EPP) for the natural gas and hydrogen storage elements of its MESH project. A S35 planning application for the major elements of the MESH project will be submitted as a step in the process to obtain consents from the UK government. If it is granted, then the parts of the project in the submission will be assessed under the 2008 Planning Act.
Canada-based antimicrobial treatments developer Ondine Biomedical Inc (OBI) says the American British Cowdray Medical Center in Mexico City will pilot Steriwave nasal photodisinfection from September. This will help to reduce surgical infections.
Active Energy Group (AEG) has executed heads of terms to develop a 150MW battery energy storage system in the Vale of Glamorgan in partnership with Fonmon Castle, which will provide ten acres on a 30-year lease. Active Energy Group will invest £40,000 and will get that back once planning consent is received. It will also receive 5% of the first year’s rent of £300,000.
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Bulk sampling by New Frontier Minerals (NFM) has identified additional high-priority targets for drill-testing at its Harts Range rare earths project in Northern Territory. The company is waiting for regulatory approval for drilling, which could commence in the third quarter. The Headingley prospect is the main drill target. In Australia, there are proposals for a floor price and national offtake agreements for rare earths. SP Angel has been appointed broker. Aspen Bridging advanced £106.4m in the first half.
North east England focused property finance provider Develop North (DVNO) reported a slight dip in NAV to 79.79p/share at the end of May 2025, although that was after paying dividends. The total return is 2.5%. The annual dividend is 4p/share. Further news of the change in investing strategy to include direct investments and the potential fundraising should be published in the next few weeks.
S and U (SUS) says favourable trading trends are continuing and the recent court decision on motor finance commissions is helping confidence. Profit improvement is gaining momentum. The Advantage Finance business increased motor loan volumes by 6% year-on-year in June. Repayment rates have recovered. Advantage Finance is not involved in any of the most contentious type of motor loans and will be involved in the consultation for the potential FCA redress scheme.
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Probiotics developer ProBiotix Health (LON: PBX) increased interim revenues by one-third to £1.34m and the loss was reduced. The first orders have been delivered to Kemin China Technology. The current order book is at record levels. There was £1.3m in cash at the end of June 2025. The full interims will be published on 8 September.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne (HYDP) increased interim turnover by 9% to £2.13m. Increased repair costs meant that the loss increased from £77,000 to £97,000. There is £2.18m in cash and deposits.
Fintech Amazing AI (AAI) wanted to raise £200,000 via a book build and ended up raising £150,000 at 0.5p/share. The cash will be used to buy Bitcoin. Chief executive Paul Mathieson bought shares in the book build and converted debt at the same price. There were more than 86 million shares issued to him. He also bought 70,000 shares at 1p each in the market. He owns 54.75%.
Digital assets company Vaults Capital (V3TC) completed a placing raising £1m at 16.5p/share. New director Sarah Gow bought 236,000 shares at 16.5p each.
Coinsilium Group Ltd (COIN) has purchased 112.0009 Bitcoin, and the total cost of the holding is £9.99m.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has raised another £17.5m at 295p/share, having sought a minimum of £15m. The company held 1,600 Bitcoin which had a total cost of £127.25m. The 30-day BTC yield is 419%. There was £4m in cash available at the beginning of the week.
Vault Ventures (VULT) holds 4 Bitcoin, 711.93 Ethereum and 2,200.32 Solana. The market capitalisation is greater than NAV.
Valereum (VLRM) entered into a non-binding agreement with fully listed First Class Metals to explore asset-backed tokenisation of mineral exploration projects in the latter’s portfolio. This could generate non-dilutive capital for projects and enhance liquidity.
RentGuarantor Holdings (RGG) is moving to AIM on 15 August. No fundraising is planned.
Majestic Corporation (MCJ) is launching a 50,000 square foot recycling facility in Wrexham. This will produce precious metals, base metals and critical materials.
Capital for Colleagues (CFCP) investee Bright Ascension has concluded a £2.35m fundraising. Capital for Colleagues has switched a £1m short-term loan into new convertible loan notes in the space software company. The interest rate is 10%. Capital for Colleagues is also providing a revolving credit facility of £200,000 up until the end of January.
Igraine (KING) investee company Fixit Medical has received grants for its advanced catheter securement solutions, as well as being selected for several national programmes. Igraine owns 19.8%.
Hot Rocks Investments (HRIP) has sold six million shares in Hamak Gold (HAMA) at an average price of 2.61p/share. This raised £156,600 after costs. They were bought for 0.8p each.
EPE Special Opportunities (EO.P) had net assets of 321.56p/share at the end of June 2025.
Zentra (ZNT) will transfer to the newly launched Aquis Real Asset Market on Monday 21 July.
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Fintech investment company VP Fintech (VPF) say investee company Valens Pay is joining with MSTRpay to offer its banking services. The partner is required because of the international nature of customer base and the services will be offered to more than 700,000 MSTRpay customers.
Macdonald and Company (MAC1) is paying an interim dividend of 4p/share.
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Powder Monkey (PMGL) is acquiring the brands of Wayward Brewing Company and Akasha Brewing Company, two Sydney breweries.
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Advanced materials and paper manufacturer James Cropper (CRPR) is starting on a revised strategy under new chief executive David Stirling. In the year to March 2025, revenues fell from £103m to £99.3m, while pre-tax profit improved from £800,000 to £1.3m. The company plan to deliver more sustained growth from advanced materials by focusing on markets with the best potential. There are also plans to improve margins and profit for paper and packaging by not chasing sales and becoming more efficient.
Womenswear retailer Sosandar (SOS) reported a lower than expected underlying pre-tax profit of £200,000 in the year to March 2025, because of stock adjustments. There was a loss in the previous year. Revenues fell from £46.3m to £37.1m as the move to reduce online price promotion activity hit sales but improved margins. Six stores have been opened. The four store in market town are trading well, but the two in shopping centre have not been as successful. Online sales have benefited in the areas where there are stores. No new stores are planned for this year. There is a strong start to this financial year with first quarter revenue 15% ahead. Initial licensing revenues will come through later in the year. Net cash is £7.3m.
Egg-free celebration cakes supplier Cake Box (CBOX) continues to grow in a tough retail environment and the acquisition of Indian sweets supplier Ambala provides further potential. In the year to March 2025, revenues improved 13% to £42.8m, while underlying pre-tax profit was 17% better at £7.08m. There was a £840,000 contribution to revenue from Ambala. System sales for franchisees were nearly 10% higher at £86.3m. Like-for-like growth was 3%. Net debt was £9m following the acquisition of Ambala. The total dividend was raised from 9p/share to 10.2p/share.
Iodine supplier Iofina (IOF) increased iodine production was 11% higher at 305.5 ton in the first half, which was better than expected. That was after a one-fifth increase in the second quarter. This shows the weak performance early in the year was a blip. The iodine price remains strong and should remain above $70/kg. IO#10 has been commissioned, which will boost second half production. Iodine production guidance for the second half of 2025 is 400-440 tons.
Primorus Investments (PRIM) has been accused of beaching the lock-in agreement by selling shares in Pri0r1ty Intelligence (PR1). The lock-in period lasts until 30 December 2025. In June, Primorus Investments sold its 8.05% stake raising £977,000.
Investment company Seed Innovations (SEED) plans a tender offer for up to 45% of the shares and change its investing policy to focus on robotics and AI. Jim Mellon and Denham Eke will join the board and Ed McDermott and Alfredo Pascual will step down. Existing investee company Litte Green Pharma generated cash in the latest quarter. Seed Innovation owns 2.4% of the ASX-listed company, which made profit after tax of A$3.3m in the year to March 2025. The Seed Innovations NAV was 6.1p/share at the end of March 2025.
Alba Mineral Resources (ALBA) is acquiring a majority stake in Motzfeldt critical metals project in south Greenland. Motzfeldt is a niobium tantalum zirconium rare earth project, and it has very large deposit status. The inferred resource is 340Mt, containing 41,000t of tantalum, 629,000t of niobium, 1.56Mt of zirconium and 884,000t of total rare earth oxides. The 51% stake will cost £30,000 in cash and £945,000 of shares at 0.02414p each. A placing has raised £550,000 at 0.017p/share.
Ceramic products manufacturer Churchill China (CHH) says that there is reduced demand from hospitality and May and June were materially below target. Market share is being maintained. That will hit profit. The UK and US are holding up better than other markets. There is also trading down from dearer products. Replacement business is at expected levels. Production has been reduced, thereby hitting operating levels and margins.
Building components manufacturer Alumasc (ALU) is on course to meet expectations this year. Cavendish forecasts a rise in pre-tax profit from £13m to £14.2m. Organic growth was 7%, whereas the market grew 2%. Exports increased. Net debt was £6m at the end of June 2025, but this still provides scope for earnings enhancing acquisitions. The results will be announced on 2 September.
AFC Energy (AFC) raised £23m at 10p/share via a placing and subscription, which was more than initially asked for, and up to £5m can be raised via a retail offer. The cash will fund commercialisation of hydrogen technology, particularly for generator and hydrogen supply. It will fund the manufacture of Hy-5 and 30Kw units for Volex.
Eco Animal Health (EAH) reported a drop in full year revenue from £89.4m to £79.6m, but non-core disposals helped pre-tax profit improve by one-third to £4m. Net cash was £25m at the end of March 2025. North America was the only region where sales increased.
Oxford BioDynamics (OBD) says Pfizer has published information on its use of EpiSwitch biomarkers as a liquid biopsy in evaluating tumours and treatment outcomes for the JAVELIN bladder 100 trial. The EpiSwitch test can determine whether a tumour has high or low immune activity. This confirmation of efficacy will help to grow EpiSwitch sales.
Audioboom (BOOM) is acquiring podcast network Adelicious for up to £4.5m and has raised £3m through a placing at 270p/share. Podcasters on the Adelicious network include Frank Skinner and Jeff Stelling. The UK market is less developed than the US market.
Cybersecurity service provider Corero Network Security (CNS) has increased annual recurring revenues by one-quarter to $21.6m because of demand for managed services, but recognised revenues are lower in the first quarter. Canaccord Genuity has cut its 2025 forecast revenues from £28.7m to £24.1m and that would mean the company returning to loss. Software and equipment sales are lower, and visibility of orders is poor.
Digital loyalty and promotions platform operator Eagle Eye (EYE) did better than anticipated in the year to June 2025 with revenues 1% higher at £48.2m and EBITDA is 9% ahead at £12.2m. A recent contract loss led to the downgrading of 2025-26 forecasts. Annualised recurring revenues are £32m after that contract loss.
MyHealthChecked (MHC) is supplying lateral flow tests under the Boots own brand. This covers 13 tests, and the initial term is 12 months.
Argentex (AGFX) is appointing administrators after the FCA ordered it to stop all regulated activity. The company was not able to secure additional finance.
Mulberry (MUL) raised £105,000 in a retail offer. There was up to £1.25m on offer.
Logistics Development Group (LDG) is investing £15m as part of DBAY’s acquisition o 78.3% of The Alternative Parcels Company, the largest independent delivery network. LDG will effectively have a 50.2% stake in the acquisition, which made an operating profit of £7.1m. There are also plans to acquire William Stobart.
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Structural steel supplier Severfield (SFR) has agreed an option with its joint venture partner in India. Severfield can choose to sell its partner up to 24.9% of the 50/50 joint venture for up to £20m.
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The Smarter Web Company (SWC) shares continue to reach new highs and trading has begun on the US OTCQB trading platform. The Bitcoin holding has increased to 242.34 and the average purchase price is $107,002 each. That is an investment of $19.1m and a bookbuild is underway to raise at least £15m at 180p/share to buy more Bitcoin.
Coinsilium (COIN) subsidiary Forza Gibraltar has bought a further 5.o416 Bitcoin at an average price of £81,323.39 each. This takes the Bitcoin holding to 18.6815 Bitcoin. The share price soared 74.5% to 11.95p.
Shares in S-Ventures (SVEN) recovered 51.1% to 0.34p following the return from suspension the previous Friday following the sale of the trading businesses to AIM-quoted Tooru (TOO) in return for 466.7 million shares, which are currently trading at 0.26p each. The stake is worth more than double the current market capitalisation of S-Ventures.
Hot Rocks Investments (HRIP) has bought 60,000 warrants in The Smarter Web Company that are exercisable at 2.5p each. It also acquired a stake in Namibia-focused Supernova Metals, which is an oil explorer that is changing its name to Oregen Energy. The investment company also invested in the Wishbone Gold (WSBN) £1.75m fundraising at 0.13p/share, including £300,000 invested by directors.
Healthcare IT developer DXS International (DXSP) says its digital medicine technology ExpertCare has been selected for the Grow Digital Health Midlands programme. This provides access to experts to aid development and the opportunity to present to decision makers.
Digital finance platform operator Tap Global Group (TAP) has announced plans to move to AIM on 27 June and no new money will be raised. Spark will be the nominated adviser and Tennyson Securities the broker. The company expects to report a positive EBITDA this year.
Nick Cowan is stepping down as chief executive of Valereum (VLRM). This follows the falling through of the £19m investment by DMC Markets. His 10 million warrants have been cancelled. Gary Cottle will become an executive director. Matthew Ripperger and Grant Gischen are joining the board as non-executives.
Newbury Racecourse (NYR) says attendances are 21% higher so far this year. Overall trading is in line with expectations.
Mollyroe (MOY) is still seeking a suitable acquisition. There was £299,000 in the bank at the end of 2024. There was a £47,585 cash outflow during the year.
Shortwave Life Sciences (PSY) raised £40,000 at 0.125p/share. Each new share comes with a warrant exercisable at 0.15p each. Amirose London Holdings (ALH) raised £100,000 at 0.5p/share and issued a further 288,000 shares to pay the bill from Novum Securities. The cash will help to accelerate growth. RentGuarantor Holdings (RGG) raised £1.02m via a subscription at 25p/share. The cash will finance growth and fund costs of moving to AIM.
Watchstone Group (WTG) plans to distribute £1m to shareholders once the share premium account has been reduced.
EPE Special Opportunities (EO.P) is extending its loan note instrument from 23 July 2025 to 23 July 2026. The annual interest charge rises to 8.5%.
Steve Xerri has increased his stake in Oscillate (MUSH) from 5.58% to 6.4%. ProBiotix Health (PBX) vice president of sales Michael Litichevski has bought 67,500 shares at 7.7p each.
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The JP Jenkins proprietary index, which includes the 15 largest companies trading on the facility, fell 0.7% to 1053.11 between 2 May and 6 June.
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Chain and transmission equipment manufacturer Renold (RNO) is recommending a bid of 82p/share in cash by MPE Mgt Co LLC, which owns Webster Industries. Renold is valued at £186.7m. The original indicated bid was 77p/share, although there was also an offer of 81p/share from a consortium comprising Buckthorn Partners LLP and One Equity Partners IX, L.P. The deal will help Webster Industries to expand globally and broaden the product range.
Bain Capital is no longer considering a bid for Craneware (CRW), after its indicative proposal of 2650p/share was rejected.
Construction dispute and other professional services provider Diales (DIAL) reported flat interim revenues of £21.6m. There was an improved performance in the Middle East, but Asia Pacific was weaker. Utilisation levels were lower, but they should recover for the full year. Net cash was £2.4m after dividends and share buybacks, plus the timing of receipts. The interim was maintained at 0.7p/share. There is a second half weighting. The full year pre-tax profit is expected to be £1.3m. Tariffs could provide additional opportunities for Diales.
Science Group (SAG) is making a large gain on its stake in environmental and engineering consultancy Ricardo (RCDO) following a 430p/share cash bid from WSP Group. Since February, Science Group has built up a 21.8% stake in Ricardo. It has immediately sold 19.9% of Ricardo to WSP and will receive £53.5m in cash before the end of June. The rest of the cash for the remaining stake of around 1.9% will be received when the bid goes through. That should bring in £4.7m. Canaccord Genuity estimates that Science Group will make a 70% return in four months.
Newmont Mining intends to sell up to 50% of its stake in Greatland Resources in conjunction with a placing raising up to A$50m when the new holding company for Greatland Gold (GGP) joins ASX.
Cosmetics supplier Revolution Beauty (REVB) has confirmed that there are a number of parties interested in making an offer for the company and they include fully listed Frasers Group (FRG).
A secondary placing of 3.04 million Cerillion (CER) shares by chief executive Louis Hall was larger than the original intention of 1.33 million shares. The sale was at 1500p each and raised £45.6m. He retains 20.1%.
Management training services provider Mind Gym (MIND) is in the process of transformation. Last year, revenues fell but cost savings meant that the loss was reduced from £3.3m to £800,000. Revenues are expected to start to recover in the second half of the year to March 2026. A slightly lower loss is forecast before a move into profit in 2026-27.
NWF (NWF) has bought a fuels distributor in Berkshire. It has annual volumes of 13 litres. The fuels division reported maintained volumes with improved margins in the year to May 2025. Feed volumes recovered, but the food distribution business generated a lower profit. Net cash was £6 at the end of May 2025. Underlying full year operating profit will be slightly higher than the forecast of £16m. There will be exceptional acquisition and restructuring costs of between £2.5m and £3m.
Musical instruments retailer Gear4Music (G4M) is acquiring assets of a retail rival. The business traded as PMT Play Music Today and stock, plus website IP was acquired. The consideration is £1.2m, which is around 50% of the asset value. The business was in administration and its demise will benefit the remaining market players.
Caledonian Holdings (CHP) is investing £1m in AlbaCo, of which £750,000 is in cash for new shares and £250,000 in Caledonian Holdings shares for shares owned by AlbaCo founder and Caledonian Holdings director Jim McColl. AlbaCo (www.albacoltd.co.uk) is being set up to provide bank services to small and medium sized businesses in Scotland and other parts of the UK. It is expected to be issued a banking licence in the near future and will raise more cash then.
Energy efficiency services provider Earnz (EARN) raised £1.02m at 7.2p/share, which was more than double the previous day’s closing price, to fund the acquisition of A&D Carbon Solutions, which is being acquired for an initial £1.3m in cash and shares. The directors and related parties subscribed £268,000 for shares in the placing. Wales-based A&D Carbon Solutions installs wall insulation, heat pumps and solar panels. It has a customer base that manages large scale retrofit projects. There could be up to £1.5m of deferred consideration payable for the acquisition if it achieves performance targets.
Phoenix Copper (PXC) has signed a letter of intent for a US based investor to subscribe for $75m of the company’s 8.5% corporate copper bonds due 2029-2033. This will be drawn in three tranches with the first tranche of $30m. There will be a preference share issued to the lender, and this is convertible into 25 million shares at 5p each. The investor will have one board seat. This is all subject to due diligence and documentation. The short-term lender has converted $176,585 of the outstanding principal into 4.85 million shares at 2.82p each. A placing raised £500,000 at 4p/share,
Premier African Minerals (PREM) raised £1.575m at 0.012p/share and has also settled $1.1m of creditor invoices through the issue of 6.17 billion shares at the same price. The cash will be invested in processing equipment at the Zulu lithium and tantalum project. Talks with Glencore International for the purchase of spodumene concentrate will continue when grade and recovery are satisfactory.
Mixed signal Application Specific Integrated Circuits designer EnSilica (ENSI) says first royalty payments have been triggered and the agreement extended with a satellite service provider. Work with this customer commenced in 2021 and there will be additional monthly royalty payments for each satellite in operation. The total value of the agreement has increased from $15m to $28m.
Graphene technology developer Haydale Graphene (HAYD) published a trading statement indicating the progress of graphene heater mats heating system JustHeat, which is generating revenues and distribution agreements are being secured with companies that will install the technology. An agreement with Jersey Energy Technologies, which could generate sales of £6m over five years. There are plans for an insurance backed warranty. There are other agreements in the UK and Europe, while UL certification has been received in the US. Costs are being further reduced from £275,000/month to £200,000/month.
Online marketing and domain name services provider Team Internet (TIG) has been awarded a 10-year contract to run the .co top level domain, which is country code for Colombia, in partnership with Colombian registrar CCI REG. This will further enhance the core domains business, although it will not offset the declines in search. The initial revenues should start at the end of 2025.
Great Western Mining Corporation (GWMO) has raised £1.25m at 1p/share. Each two shares come with a warrant exercisable at 1.3p each. The cash will fund drilling at the West Huntoon copper prospect, plus a geophysical survey and first drilling at the Rhyolite Dome gold prospect. There is also ongoing work at tungsten prospects. Expertise is being added to the team. Management is talking to larger companies to find an industry partner for West Huntoon.
Empire Metals (EEE) says the latest results from the product development test programme at the Pitfield project in Western Australia. The TiO2 is high purity and assays at 99.25%. This is suitable for titanium sponge or pigment production. The bulk sampling programme continues.
Cannabis medicines developer Celadon Pharmaceuticals (CEL) has secured a £500,000 one-year unsecured credit facility with a Europe-based high net worth individual. The annual interest charge is 10%. This cash will last until July, and another finance provider is near to agreeing to lend money. Celadon still plans to leave AIM.
Pri0r1ty Intelligence (PR1) plans to acquire Halfspace, which is a sports data and marketing company, for 30.8 million shares at 2.5p each. It has revenues of £925,0000. This will help the company to sell its AI product in the sports sector.
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Iron casting and machining company Castings (CGS) reported a full year pre-tax profit of £5.6m, down from £21.3m, which was slightly better than the previously downgraded estimate. Net cash is much better than expected at £15.6m at the end of March 2025, although that is mainly due to the timing of capital investment. Heavy truck demand fell, and like-for-like volumes were one-fifth lower. There are signs of improving volumes. The new foundry line will contribute in the second half.
EDF has launched its 6.5p/share recommended cash bid for Pod Point (POD), which values the EV charging points operator at £10.6m.
Dundee Precious Metals has launched a recommended bid of 0.159 of one of its own shares and 93p in cash for each share in Adriatic Metals (DTI).
Vinanz (BTC) has launched a WRAP retail offer of up to £1mat 13.75p. The offer closes at 4.30pm on 16 June.
Bluebird Mining Ventures (BMV) has signed non-binding heads of agreement to acquire 756 ASIC units for Bitcoin mining. The payment would be £200,000 in shares.
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Quoted Micro 19 May 2025
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Time to Act (TTA) is raising a minimum of £264,000 at 40p/share. VSA Capital has set a target share price of 118p. Diffusion Alloys is a coatings business, and the customer base includes hydrogen, nuclear and fuel cell businesses. Another subsidiary, GreenSpur is developing axial flux technology. This business hopes to generate revenues through design services to wind turbine designers.
KR1 (KR1) increased income from digital assets rose 51% to £13m during 2024, including Income from staking activities which jumped from £6.9m to £12.8m. There was a loss on disposals of £1m, compared with a £12.1m gain in the previous year. Pre-tax profit fell from £14.7m to £7.85m. There was £1.18m in cash at the end of 2024.
Smarter Web Company (SWC) raised £2.23m at 27p/share from a retail offer, taking the total raised to £3.45m. The company has invested a further £650,000 in Bitcoin at £75,460 each, which takes total investment to £1.41m. Smarter Web Company has applied to be quoted on the US OTCQB to help to add to liquidity. Tennyson Securities has raised its target price to 38.4p/share.
Coinsilium (COIN) expects the launch of the $YELLOW token launch is expected in two months. The sale will be conducted under Regulation D in the US, making it attractive to institutional investors. Coinsilium invested $200,000 in Yellow Network and the latest fundraising has increased the value of the stake. Coinsilium is raising £1.25m at 3p/share and a retail offer could generate a further £250,000.
Telecoms components supplier Unigel Group (UNX) improved turnover from £28.5m to £29.2m in 2024. Pre-tax profit jumped from £815,000 to £2.13m. The growth came in the steel tapes business. Some manufacturing is being moved to the US to shield the company from potential tariffs.
Oscillate (MUSH) is planning a work programme for the Duekoue copper gold molybdenum prospect in Cote d’Ivoire. This involves geological mapping and soil sampling, plus ground magnetics. Further mapping will be undertaken.
SuperSeed Capital (SEED) had net assets of 125p/share at the end of 2024. The funds it manages will benefit from opportunities in digital transformation, operational efficiency and AI.
Visum Technologies (VIS) intends to acquire CandC Gordan for £414,000 in shares at 0.5p/share. The company being acquired offers shared workspace to facilitate app development. There are plans to restructure debt in return for 142 million shares.
RentGuarantor Holdings (RGG) is raising £2m at 250p/share. The funds will expand the rent guarantee business and enable the hiring of staff. It will also finance the initial costs of a move to AIM.
Meme Vault has changed its name to Vault Ventures (MEME) and it will incubate start-ups and targeting investment opportunities. Cash is being invested in cryptocurrency.
VVV Resources (VVV) is raising £900,000 at 1p/share and the underwriting commission to Campana Investments will be £90,000. This follows a previous subscription by Campana of £100,000.
Constantine Logothetis has increased his stake in SulNOx Group (SNOX) to 28.8%. BWA Holdings (BWAP) chairman Jonathan Wearing has bought 500,000 shares at 0.25p each. A share issue has paid off £21,600 of liabilities.
EPE Special Opportunities Ltd (LON: EO.P) NAV was 309.57p/share at the end of April 2025.
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Zytronic (ZYT) has moved from AIM to Asset Match on 15 May. The company is being wound up. The first auction will be on 20 June.
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Pawnbroker H&T (HAT) is recommending a 650p/share cash bid from FirstCash and shareholders will also receive the previously announced 11p/share final dividend. This values H&T at £297m. FirstCash operates pawnbrokers in the US and Latin America and this deal will take it into the UK. The additional backing could accelerate expansion. H&T rejected the first approach and started talks after the fourth proposal. The bid values H&T at 12 times prospective 2025 earnings.
Bain Capital is considering a potential offer for Craneware (CRW), although it is still early days. Scotland-based Craneware provides accounting and billing software to US hospitals. In the year to June 2025, Craneware is forecast to generate revenues of $206.8m and pre-tax profit of $44.1m.
Angling Direct (ANG) revenues increased from £81.7m to £91.3m in the year to January 2025. There were six new stores in the UK, three of which were acquired, and a store was opened in the Netherlands one year ago. The MyAD club has 409,000 members and is helping to increase spending, and it is being offered in Europe. The European loss was reduced, and group pre-tax profit was one-quarter higher at £2m. Net cash is £12.1m after capital investment and share buybacks. Angling Direct is doing well in a consolidating retail market for fishing tackle retailers.
Vertu Motors (VTU) is not immune to the tough new car market, but its performance is relatively good compared with the market. It is the fourth largest motor dealer in the UK. It has 198 dealerships. Government targets for electric vehicle sales have been the major disrupting factor for the car market, on top of the economic uncertainty. Aftermarket business has helped to offset the lower contribution from new car sales. This is less cyclical. There was also some growth in revenues from used cars, where there appears to be a more positive outlook, and fleet sales. In the year to February 2025, pre-tax profit fell from £34.7m to £29.3m. The dividend was cut from 2.35p/share to 2.05p/share. Net debt was £160.6m at the end of February 2025. Net tangible assets are 72.9p/share. The decision to rebrand every outlet with the Vertu name will make it easier to promote the company.
Iodine supplier Iofina (IOF) improved 2024 revenues from $50m to $54.5m, while pre-tax profit fell from $8.5m to $4.8m. There was a change in mix of sales with more iodine-based products sold, while crystallised iodine sales were flat. Net cash was $2.9m at the end of the year, although capital investment is likely to lead to net debt by the end of 2025. Iodine prices remain strong at above $70/kg. The IO#11 plant should begin production in the summer. Iodine production has been affected by bad weather earlier this year. First quarter production was 124.1MT and first half production of nearly 300MT is forecast for the first half. Pre-tax profit could recover to $7.3m this year.
Energy as a service provider eEnergy Group (EAAS) has entered a partnership with US-based energy as a service provider Redaptive Inc, which will provide up to £100m to support new projects. eEnergy will project manage and deliver LED and solar on behalf of Redaptive customer base in Europe. These projects will be fully funded and eEnergy cash flow will improve. The current NatWest facility can only be used for public projects.
DSW Capital (DSW) had a strong second half with full year figures set to be ahead of expectations. The professional services provider increased network revenues by 61% to £25.8m, including an additional £3m of mergers and acquisitions business ahead of last year’s Budget. Business continued to be active post-Budget and has continued into the new financial year. Pre-tax profit of £1.6m is expected. Forecast 2024-25 pre-tax profit estimate has been changed from £1.43m to £1.7m, while the current year forecast is maintained at £2.5m, when there will be a full contribution from DR Solicitors.
Staff provider Staffline (STAF) has won a new contract with food and drink logistics provider Culina that could be worth £300m over three years. This should commence in the summer. There will be initial implementation costs in 2025. Panmure Liberum has raised its 2025 pre-tax profit forecast from £5.3m to £6m. The 2026 estimate is increased from £5.7m to £8.3m.
Volvere (VLE) improved pre-tax profit from £2.73m to £4.84m in 2024. Consolidated NAV rose from £14.83/share to £17.20/share. Cash of £27.8m is the equivalent of two-thirds of NAV. The trading subsidiary is Shire Foods. Management is seeking other food acquisitions, as well as opportunities in other sectors.
Synthetic binders developer Aptamer (APTA) has gained two fee-for-service development contracts worth up to £231,000, plus licence heads of terms with a global provider of speciality enzymes. The licence agreement covers Optimer binders developed via two fee-for-service contacts. There will be milestone payments and a 10% royalty. New data for the Optimer therapeutic delivery vehicle for liver fibrosis developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca shows it effectively targets fibrosis in the liver as well as the kidney, skin, lung, and heart.
Venture Life Group (VLG) is selling its contract development and manufacturing business to Italy based BioDue so that it can focus on its own self care brands. There will also be a ten year manufacturing agreement. The disposal includes some non-core brands and will generate £53m. The remaining business should have annual revenues of £43m and cash to acquire more brands. The prospective 2026 earnings multiple is eight.
Cosmetics supplier Revolution Beauty (REVB) has got additional productions into retailers and launched the RELOVE brand, but the US and online wholesale markets are weak. Full year revenues fell 26% to £141.6m. A £10.9m loss is forecast for the year to February 2025. Inventory levels have been slashed, but net debt increased to £26.3m at the end of February 2025, which leaves little flexibility in terms of cash. It could stay at around that level by February 2026, although the company could be near to breakeven this year.
Retail software developer itim Group (ITIM) increased revenues by 11% to £17.9m in 2024. Annualised recurring revenues were flat at £13m, but that was a result of currency movements and there was underlying growth. Services revenues increased helping to improve short-term profitability. There was a swing from loss to a pre-tax profit of £200,000. Cash doubled to £3.8m. There is a strong pipeline of potential business, but the timing of decisions by retailers remains uncertain. A further improvement in profit is expected in 2025.
88 Energy (88E) has completed its 25-for-one share consolidation. The previous closing price was the equivalent of 1.4375p. The share price has declined 35.7% to 0.925p.
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Mental health treatments developer Solvonis Therapeutics (SVNS) raised £2m at 0.13p/share. The new shares are 40% of the enlarged share capital. The company is making progress to completing the acquisition of Awakn Life Sciences, which will lead to a further 2.07 billion shares being issued. The cash will provide working capital.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 21 April 2025
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The Small Cap awards 2025 shortlist for Aquis company of the year comprises Ananda Pharma (ANA), EDX Medical (EDX), Oberon Investments (OBE), SulNOx Group (SNOX) and Valereum (VLRM). SulNOx Group has been granted patents for its fuel emissions reduction additives in eight African countries. Shares in Ananda Pharma have started trading on the OTCQB market in the US.
Prize draws operator Good Life Plus (GDLF) has raised £860,000 through shares issued at 2.15p/share, which is a premium to the market price, to Winforton Investments, which is associated with Sportingbet founder Mark Blandford. Another of his investment companies is converting £1m of convertible loan notes at the subscription price. The cash will finance attracting additional customers and media partnerships. Management wants to improve retention and average spending per user through the premium subscription product.
RentGuarantor Holdings (RGG) says shareholders wish to improve liquidity and there are plans to move to AIM in the summer to help with this.
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) has completed the reorganisation of the Western Australia subsidiary. Liabilities have been paid, and this is a step to taking full control of the Red Setter and Cottesloe projects. Geologist Edward Mead has been appointed a director, and he has experience in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Invinity Energy Systems (IES) says its partner Frontier Power has signed a Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) joint development agreement with Ethos Green Energy, who will provide land for projects. This could support up to 20 GWh of storage projects and Frontier Power has reserved up to 2GWh of Invinity Energy Systems manufacturing capacity to support bids.
Campus Investments, which is controlled by David Rowland, is subscribing £1m in VVV Resources (VVV) at 1p/share assuming an agreement with his fully listed company R8 Capital Investments (MODE) over money it is owed. Jonathan Rowland and Richard Morecroft will join the board, and the company will change its name to VVV Sports to reflect the move into sports services.
Sameer Prasad has increased his stake in Investment Evolution Credit (IEC) from 6.99% to 7.37%.
Evrima (EVA) has appointed David Eaton as a non-executive director, and he has corporate finance experience in North America. The shares will be traded on the Open Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Mark Jackson has increased his stake from 3.12% to 4.13%. Chief executive Burns Singh Tennent-Bhohi has bought 1.9 million shares at prices between 0.5p to 0.6p each.
Jonathan Swaine is stepping down as managing director, pubs at Shepherd Neame (SHEP). He will not be directly replaced.
Fibre optic cables materials manufacturer Unigel Group (UNX) has declared an interim dividend of 2p/share. The ex-dividend date is 24 April.
Oberon Investments (OBE) has appointed Strand Hanson as corporate adviser.
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Lung cancer diagnostics developer Lung Life AI (LLAI) still plans to leave AIM following its US distribution deal, which requires shareholder approval. This will leave LungLife AI with the activities of running the LungLB test and collecting royalties. Circulogene will have exclusive rights to distribute and further development the LungLB lung cancer diagnostic in the US and the other countries it is involved in. It will also receive some of LungLife AI’s equipment. The royalty payment will be 20% of net revenues generated by the test in the first year, reducing to 15% in the second year. This is a two year agreement with potential for annual renewals. There is an option for Circulogene toacquire all the IP and licences for $6.2m less any payments already made. Circulogene is making an advanced payment of $375,000, which is returnable if the deal does not go ahead. There was $850,000 in cash at the end of March and costs are being reduced. An application has been submitted to a Medicare contractor for the technical assessment of LungLB.
Jarvis Securities (JIM) is selling its execution only broking business to Interactive Investor for £11m and winding down its clearing and settlement operations. Completion will happen when client agreements are transferred and that should happen in early July. The board believes that winding up the remaining operations and returning the remaining cash to investors is the best outcome. It will take 15 months to wind up the business. There are no plans to make an acquisition and shareholder approval will be sought for cancelling the AIM quotation. The share price slumped 70.2% to 12.5p, which is the lowest it has ever been.
Steel structures supplier Billington (BILN) had an exceptionally good 2023, so it is not surprising that revenues fell from £132.5m to £113.1m in 2024. That meant that pre-tax profit fell from £13.4m to £10.8m. There was a special dividend of 13p/share last year, so the ongoing dividend was raised from 20p/share to 25p/share. Trading got tougher in the second half and management is focusing on contacts with sufficient margins rather than chasing sales. Even so, the order book remains strong. Trading will be second half weighted in 2025, and pre-tax profit is expected to dip to £7.3m, downgraded by 24% from the previous Cavendish estimate. Net cash is £21.7m and it should not fall significantly this year, even after higher capital expenditure, which should peak this year. NAV is 410p/share.
Ruggedised plug-in cards developer Concurrent Technologies (CNC) is benefiting from its strategy to bring new products to market in a quicker fashion. This has led to significant contract wins. In 2024, revenues increased from £31.7m to £40.3m, which is more than double the 2022 figure. Pre-tax profit improved from £3.7m to £5.2m. The dividend was raised 10% to 1.1p/share. Revenues of £43m are forecast for 2025 with pre-tax profit of £6m.
Sexual health products developer Futura Medical (FUM) reported figures in line with its trading statement in January. That had already warned that sales of erectile dysfunction treatment Eroxon were growing more slowly than anticipated. Product revenues more than doubled from £3.1m to £6.8m last year. There was also £7.1m of milestone payments. The over the counter product is in lock boxes in US pharmacies that makes it more difficult for potential purchasers to ask for Eroxon. The marketing focus is being refined to men under 60 years old, where efficacy is better. There is net cash of £6.6m and that should last two years.
On Monday, Alba Mineral Resources (ALBA) announced the second auction of a limited edition coin containing one ounce of Welsh gold. The first auction put a price of £20,000 on the coin, which was more than eight times the price of gold at the time. The estimate had been set at £20,000-£25,000. The second coin auction closed on 16 April and the share price jumped on the following day. According to the auction website the coin was not sold. The estimate was £22,500-£32,500, so the bidding probably did not reach that level. There is a third gold coin.
Catenai (CTAI) proposes a sub-division of capital because the share price is lower than the nominal value so no shares can be issued to raise money. The nominal value will be reduced from 0.2p to 0.01p. Catenai recently announced that it had raised £750,000 at 0.15p/share, including a £150,000 subscription by Sanderson Capital Partners. Director fees of £450,000 have been settle by the issue of 30 million shares. Catenai intends invest in Alludium, which has developed a platform for AI process automation. Subject to shareholder approval, £500,000 will be invested in Alludium and when cash is received from Klarian, or raised in a share issue, a further £450,000 may be invested. That would be a 13% stake in Alludium in total.
North Sea gas project developer Deltic Energy (DELT) estimates gross 2C contingent resources of 174bcf at the Selene gas project – a one-third increase on the previous figure. Deltic Energy has a 25% interest in the Selene gas project and its share of post-tax NPV10 estimate is $83m net at 80p/therm. Modelling suggests enhanced production potential from the B-sand interval. A final investment decision could happen in early 2027.
Battery technology developer Gelion (GELN) says initial tests of its sulfur battery technology show robust capacity retention and the achievement of more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. This has led to a materials testing agreement with a tier-one battery manufacturer and this should start shortly. Gelion will also recognise £780,000 of revenues relating to the battery energy storage system delivered to Borg Group. A placing and subscription raised £2m at 9p/share and a retail offer could raise up to £191,000. The cash will be used to fund business development, collaborations and the strategic partnership with the Max Planck Institute, which will accelerate the move towards commercialisation.
Sales were weak in February, but online women’s clothing retailer Sosandar (SOS) says fourth quarter sales were in line with expectations. Full year sales have fallen by one-fifth, with a 10% decline in the fourth quarter. Gross margins have improved, though. Six stores have been opened. Net cash is £7.1m. Singer has halved its pre-tax profit estimate for 2024-25 to £500,000. The 2025-26 figure is unchanged at £1.5m.
Musical instruments retailer Gear4Music (G4M) has acquired assets from the administrators of GAK (GAK.co.uk Ltd and The Guitar, Amp & Keyboard Centre Ltd). The stock purchased cost £600,000 but could have a value three times that figure. Gear4Music had been hit by discounting by GAK. There are no plans to use the GAK trading brand. There has been an improvement in trading with sales growth in double digits in recent weeks.
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Aura Renewable Acquisitions (ARA) is not going ahead with the acquisition of Zero Carbon Technologies and trading in the shares has recommenced. A minimal amount of due diligence costs were incurred. At the end of 2024, there was cash of £486,000.
Motor finance provider S and U (SUS) has been hit by the uncertainty concerning its core market. There was also a larger impairment charge. The Aspen bridging loan business continues to grow and enabled full year revenues were flat at £115.6m. Pre-tax profit fell from £33.6m to £24m. The total dividend was reduced from 120p/share to 100p/share.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 14 April 2025
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BWA Group (BWAP) published an updated inferred mineral resource for the Dehane heavy mineral sands project in Cameroon of 4.2 million tonnes at 3.5% THM cut-off, comprising grades of ilmenite at 0.99%, kyanite at 1.54%, rutile at 0.13% and zircon at 0.11%. There are plans for a fundraising during this year to finance the development of the project. Chairman Jonathan Wearing bought 500,000 shares at 0.2p each and Tricastle Investments, a company he controls, purchased 1.33 million shares at 0.15p each, taking his total stake to 25.85%.
Tectonic Gold (TTAU) is acquiring Godolphin Exploration, which is exploring for tin and copper in Devon and Cornwall, for £3.66m. The two assets are Devon Great Consols and Great Wheal Vor and there are option agreements for each of them. The company intends to consolidate every 20 shares into one new share and change its name to Tamar Minerals. Mark Thompson will join the board.
All Things Considered (ATC) is acquiring 75% of Easy Life Entertainment, which is an artist management, PR and record label owner. The consideration is £750,000. Annual revenues are £510,000. There will be cross-selling opportunities.
Richmond Hill Resources (SHNJ) has signed a term sheet to potentially acquire mineral exploration licences in Quebec. The consideration is £3.3m in shares. A condition of the deal is a move to AIM. Trading in the shares has been suspended.
Cooks Coffee Company (COOK) says full year group store sales were 26% higher at £35.1m. Operating cash flow is growing.
EDX Medical Group (EDX) is launching TC100, a highly accurate early detection test for testicular cancer. A blood sample is assessed. There have been more than 30 study reports on the test.
Automotive electrification technology developer Equipmake (EQIP) has received a £368,000 order from Gilmour Space Technologies, which about to launch an Australian orbital rocket later in the year. Equipmake will supply electric motors and inverters.
RentGuarantor Holdings (RGG) increased quarterly revenues by 92% and average revenues per contract were 2.5% ahead in the three months to March 2025.
Mendell Helium (MDH) has raised £796,000 through a placing and subscription at 2p/share. Once the option to acquire M3 Helium Corporation is taken up a move to another UK stockmarket will be considered.
Valereum (VLRM) says the £19m strategic deal with DMC is nearing completion but the additional £1m subscription by a UK institution will not happen.
Clean fuel additives SulNOx Group (SNOX) says Colas Rail UK is adopting SulNOx Eco following an evaluation. There were sharp falls in emissions and a 4.5% improvement in fuel efficiency. This is the first major contract in the rail sector.
Chief executive Paul Mathieson’s stake in Investment Evolution Credit (IEC) has reduced from 35.4% to 29.9%. Michael Rogers has a 4.88% shareholding.
Unicorn Asset Management’s stake in skincare technology developer Incanthera (INC) from 11.4% to 10.8%.
Ananda Pharma (ANA) has appointed former GW Pharma executive director Chris Tovey as an adviser.
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Political information provider Merit Group (MRT) has joined the Asset Match trading platform following its exit from AIM. Lord Ashcroft owns 42%.
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Models and collectibles company Hornby (HRN) has left AIM and joined JP Jenkins.
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Thor Explorations (THX) has announced a maiden dividend alongside its 2024 results. Higher gold production and lower production costs at the Segilola gold mine in Nigeria enabled net profit to jump from $10.8m to $91.1m on revenues up from $141.2m to $193.1m. There is no debt and net cash of $11.2m. Costs are expected to rise this year and production should be at least maintained. Dividends will be paid quarterly, and the first dividend is C$0.0125p/share – this will be the minimum quarterly level. The shares go ex-dividend on 1 May. The dividend policy will be reviewed in two years.
Ceramic hospitality products manufacturer Churchill China (CHH) is indicating its confidence for the medium-term by increasing the final dividend by 6% to 26.5p/share, which takes the total for the year to 38p/share. This was despite the dip in pre-tax profit from £10.8m to £8.5m as revenues fell from £82.3m to £78.3m. In the UK the sales to national pub and restaurant chains rose, but independents spent less. There was a decline in international revenues, although £1.1m of hotel projects were won. Additional retail business was taken on to help keep the manufacturing facilities running at an efficient level even though it is lower margin. The US was 9% of revenues and tariffs create uncertainty, but there may also be opportunities to gain from manufacturers in countries where the additional tariffs are higher. There is a new manufacturing facility in Romania. A flat profit is expected this year.
Franchised lettings and property sales business The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has made good progress integrating Belvoir. In 2024, the acquisitions meant that revenues jumped from £27.3m to £67.3m, while underlying pre-tax profit doubled to £22.3m. Even earnings improved from 28.4p/share to 31.4p/share. The dividend was raised from 14p/share to 18p/share. Net debt was £9.1m at the end of 2024.
Greatland Gold (GGP) is changing the domicile of the holding company to Australia. This will be called Greatland Resources Ltd and is part of the process of gaining a listing on ASX. The AIM quotation will be retained.
Organ transplant diagnostics developer Verici Dx (VRCI) has received the local coverage determination for Tutivia reimbursement, so revenues on the tests can start to be recognised. There were 292 tests ordered in the first quarter of 2025 and price has been set at $2,650 each. The annual global market is 100,000 patients. Singer previously cut 2025 estimated revenues from $11.6m to $4.4m. A fundraising is expected by June.
Induction Healthcare (INHC) is recommending a 10p/share cash bid from VitalHub Corp. That values the digital healthcare technology company at £9.7m. The flotation in 2019 raised £14.6m at 115p/share.
A strong gold price has benefited pawnbroker Ramsdens Holdings (RFX) in the first half and led to an upgrade in forecasts. Retail jewellery sales were also strong and the outlook for pawnbroking is positive. Panmure Liberum has raised its 2024-25 pre-tax profit forecast from £12m to £13.1m. There was a small downgrade for the foreign exchange division, and this is not expected to show growth next year.
Character Group (CCT) says that tariffs could hamper US sales this year and market guidance is being withdrawn. They were one-fifth of sales last year and it is difficult to assess the impact of the tariffs. Character still expects to be profitable in the year to August 2025. Interim figures should be in line with expectations.
Peru-focused gold explorer Nativo Resources (NTVO) is undertaking a feasibility study at the Toma La Mano tailings dump and there are other tailings dumps that are being considered. This will require additional funding. Peterhouse is subscribing for 12 million shares at 0.15p each, which gives the broker a 19.4% stake. That will be used to offset fees and Peterhouse will try to place the shares and provide Nativo Resources with 95% of the proceeds. Cash is being carefully managed, and some directors will receive their salary in shares. Further funds will be required by May and there are discussions with finance providers. Debt is being restructured. Nativo Resources is issuing 15.4 million shares at 0.7475p each to acquire Morrocota gold mine, which is near the 50%-owned Bonanza gold mine. The vendors are also subscribing for £10,000 of new shares. There are plans to start contract mining at Morrocota.
Clinical trials manager hVIVO (HVO) reported 2024 figures in line with its previous trading statement. Revenues improved from £56m to £62.7m and pre-tax profit rose from £11.9m to £14.1m. There was net cash of £44.2m before recent acquisitions and it is still expected to be £38m at the end of 2025, leaving room for more acquisitions. The 2025 revenues guidance for hVIVO is £73m.
Audioboom (BOOM) says the latest quarterly figures show record revenues per thousand downloads. The podcast platform operator increased 2024 revenues by 13% to $73.4m. The first quarter performance and advertising bookings were 15% ahead of the first quarter of 2024. Revenues are currently forecast to grow by 9% in 2025.
Belluscura (BELL) has withdrawn guidance for 2025 because of the uncertainty due to increased tariffs on imports to the US. The company’s portable oxygen concentrators are predominantly made in China, and the tariff will increase from 20% to 54%. Belluscura had been moving towards profitability. That is less likely to happen and could put pressure on the cash position. Earlier in the year, £4.7m was raised at 2p/share. John Gunn has increased his stake from 7.83% to 8.14%.
Consumer appliances retailer Marks Electrical (MRK) is showing signs of improvement. The full year trading statement shows revenues growing by nearly 3% to £117.2m, which was slightly lower than forecast. Pre-tax profit is set to fall from £3.3m to around £2.1m. Net cash was £8.8m at the end of March 2025.
Liquidators have been appointed to Bushveld Minerals (BMN). SP Angel has resigned as nominated adviser and broker.
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New Frontier Minerals Ltd (NFM) says the initial findings of rock chip samples from the Harts Range project in Northern Territory, Australia show heavy rare earths. There is Dysprosium Oxide (11.75%) and Terbium Oxide (1.87%). This is particularly attractive because of China restricting exports of rare earths.
Tirupati Graphite (TGR) has raised more than £2.5m from a zero-coupon convertible loan note issue. The conversion price has been lowered to 3.75p. In March, the Vatomina project has produced 388MTs of flake graphite concentrate. Lower ore grades and shutdowns meant that production was lower than expected. The audit of the annual results to March 2024 has resumed.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 3 March 2025
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In the six months to November 2024, Field Systems Designs (FSD) improved revenues from £8.8m to £13.1m and pre-tax profit recovered from £84,000 to £853,000. There is cash of £4.4m. The mechanical and electrical engineering services company has benefit from increasing activity under the AMP7 programme for the water sector. The AMP8 programme will begin in April 2025. There are secured orders worth more than £22m, but the start of AMP8 is likely to see a slowdown in spending before it ramps up again.
Hydrogen Hotel, Eastbourne (HYDP) improved full year pre-tax profit from £236,000 to £350,000. There was £610,000 of cash generated from operations. Cash was £2.46m at the end of October 2024. A second interim dividend of 13p/share has been declared, taking the total to 26p/share.
Zentra Group (ZNT) has completed the sale of 19 out of 24 units at the One Meadow development in West Yorkshire to a registered housing provider for £3.96m. This will pay off the development finance facility. There are five units to sell privately.
Hot Rocks Investments (HRIP) has invested £75,000 in cross border payments company Endor Group, which trades as Universe Payments. Endor chief executive Tony Quirke was finance director at Equals.
Investment Evolution Credit (IEC) is acquiring Credit Canary, which specialises in AI and software developer and provider of credit services, for £4m in shares at 12.5p each. The brand will be retained.
KR1 (KR1) reported an end-January 2025 NAV of 77.5p/share, down from 77.8p/share the previous month, and has generated income of £721,233 during the months.
Having raised £7.4m from a placing at 180p/share healthcare procedures provider One Health Group (OHGR) has raised a further £200,000 through a retail offer, where shares worth up to £500,000 were on offer. Existing shareholders have the chance to take up shares in a one-for-38 open offer of up to £500,000 ahead of the move to AIM. which is expected to happen on 20 March.
Audit and assurance services provider Adsure Services (ADS) has signed a contract with K10 Vision to implement its audit working paper software. This will enhance the efficiency of subsidiary TIAA and integration is already underway.
Rogue Baron has changed its name to Richmond Hill Resources (SHNJ) and adopted an investment strategy in the natural resources. Trading in the shares recommenced on Wednesday 26 February.
Former Daniel Stewart boss Peter Shea has been appointed as a director of Good Life Plus (GDLF) and John Taylor has stepped down from the board.
SulNOx Group (SNOX) has signed an exclusive agency agreement for Greece and Cyprus with Technava SA. The focus will be the maritime market for the company’s fuel additives.
EDX Medical Group (EDX) founder and executive director Professor Sir Chris Evans acquired 60,000 shares at 12.97p each and 30,000 shares at an average share price of 13.49p each.
Kasei Digital Assets (KASH) director Bryan Coyne bought 1.06 million shares at 11.22p each. Cardiogeni (CGNI) executive chairman Darrin Disley has bought 152,205 shares, mainly at 22p/share, although 50,000 of these shares were acquired at 15p each.
RentGuarantor Holdings (RGG) has appointed Allenby as corporate adviser.
Inteliqo Ltd (IQO) will leave Aquis on 14 March.
ASSET MATCH
Chaarat Gold Holdings (CGH) decided to withdraw from Asset Match and the final auction was on 28 February. The last auction share price was 0.14p. The mining company left AIM on 16 August 2024.
Agricultural land and farming activities company Greenshields Agri Holdings (GAH) reported a decline in revenues from £6.18m to £3.95m. Crop sales and other farming income declined. There was also a fall in contract income. There was a reduction in cost of sales, and that helped the loss reduce from £728,000 to £436,000. NAV was £22.7m at the end of June 2024, which is equivalent to 145p/share.
AIM
Online building materials retailer CMO Group (CMO) has reviewed its strategic options and decided that it should leave AIM because it cannot source the finance it requires. This should save £700,000/year. JP Jenkins will provide a matched bargains market. CMO joined AIM at the height of the Covid-related boom in DIY and its results have declined since then. The market is currently declining, although there are signs of improvement in February. CMO raised £45m at 132p/share when it joined AIM in July 2021.
Staffing firm Staffline (STAF) is selling its workplace training business PeoplePlus for up to £6.9m – £12m minus £5.1m deduction for advanced payments. The change in government has led to uncertainty concerning training and delays in client decisions. PeoplePlus was expected to make a 2025 pre-tax profit of £300,000, down from £1.3m in 2024. Panmure Liberum expects an £11.1m non-cash write down on the business. A share buyback has been launched. This could acquire up to £7.5m worth of shares.
Bezant Resources (BZT) is planning to sell Puna Metals, which owns the Eureka gold and copper mine in Argentina, to Main Market shell Ajax Resources (AJAX). It will pay $120,000 in cash and $100,000 in shares – which will be based on the price of a fundraising.
Sovereign Metals Ltd (SVML) says graphite concentrate produced at the Kasiya rutile-graphite project has met or exceeded specifications for use in flame retardants, gaskets, seals and brake linings. Demand for graphite is growing at 6%-8%/year. Sovereign Metals believe it can produce the graphite at an incremental cost of $241/t, while the recent price was $1,140/t. The information will be used for talks with potential offtake partners. Rutile continues to be the primary potential product of the project.
Photonics and optical equipment supplier Gooch & Housego (GHH) is improving efficiency and margins and is set to meet full year expectations. At the AGM, it was revealed that the order book has grown to £126.4m. Defence optics, medical diagnostics and subsea data networks demand is strong. Semiconductors and industrial lasers markets remain weak. Net debt was £19.2m, following the acquisition of Wales-based Phoenix Optical for £6.75m. This business is being integrated. Net debt could fall to £15m by the end of September 2025. Further bolt-on acquisitions are being sought. Trading is likely to be second half weighted. Cavendish forecasts a recovery in pre-tax profit from £8.1m to £13.3m.
EnergyPathways (EPP) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with a clean energy fund, which would be a cornerstone investor in an equity funding at higher than the current share price. This will provide cash for the development of the MESH energy storage project. A FTSE 100 constituent is interested in long-term storage capacity. The final concept engineering report has been submitted and a decision on the application for a gas storage licence is expected soon. The MESH project could be operational by the end of 2027.
Growth in the revenues of diagnostics developer Oxford BioDynamics (OBD) remains modest and the loss increased. Revenues moved up from £510,000 to £636,000, while the loss was nearly £12m. Since the balance sheet date £7.35m has been raised at 0.5p/share and Ian Ross appointed executive chairman. The company is seeking partners and collaborators to accelerate the take up of its EpiSwitch products.
Following the departure of its chief executive Wendy Lawrence and the loss of a NHS 111 contract healthcare services provider Totally (TLY) has renewed two multi-year contracts worth a total of £30m, including option extension periods. The original contracts had a similar annual value. David and Monique Newlands have been adding to their stake, and it has risen from 5.39% to 6.67%, while Trafalgar Capital increased its shareholding from 6.04% to 8.16%. Earlier in the week, Liontrust sold its 525% shareholding.
Retail software provider itim Group (ITIM) says that 2024 revenues were 5% better than expected at £17.9m thanks to contract wins in the second half. This enabled itim to move back into profit. Zeus forecasts a 2024 pre-tax profit of £200,000 and upgraded its 2025 figure to £500,000.
A June 2024 revaluation of the Mpac (MPAC) pension scheme shows an actuarial surplus of £21.1m. Back in June 2021the pension deficit was £28.4m. This should make it easier to transfer the scheme to a third party.
Asia-focused oil and gas producer Jadestone Energy (JSE) increased average production in 2024 by 35% to 18,696 barrels of oil equivalent/day. Revenues improved from $309.2m to $395m. The Akatara gas processing facility is up and running. Net debt was $104.8m at the end of 2024. This year production is expected to average 19,000-22,500 barrels of oil equivalent/day. Based on a Brent oil price of $70-$80/barrel Jadestone Energy believes it can generate $270m-$360m of free cash flow between 2025 and 2027.
MAIN MARKET
Packaging manufacturer and distributor Macfarlane Group (MACF) has reported 2024 revenues 4% lower and an organic decline of 8% due to lower volumes and prices. Pe-tax profit was 3% lower at £25m. The manufacturing operations increased revenues, although like-for-like sales were flat, and its profit contribution rose by 10%.
Cybersecurity company Narf Industries (NARF) has reportedly been awarded a $6.8m contract by DARPA in the US. This is for the Intelligent Generation of Tools for Security programme. This is designed to assess vulnerabilities in systems and lasts 36 months.
Georgina Energy (GEX) says a scoping study has confirmed the viability of commercial gas production at Hussar. The NPV10 is estimated to be $1.64bn. Management is in discussions with potential offtake partners. There is a non-exclusive agreement with potential offtake partner Harlequin Energy covering helium, hydrogen and natural gas.
Andrew Hore