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Quoted Micro 31 August 2026
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Roundhouse AI (ETHL) plans to move to AIM to help with the progress in developing and enhancing the profile of its AI agent deployment infrastructure. No timing has been indicated. Net assets were £823,000 at the end of June 2026. The company joined Aquis as Roundhouse Digital on 30 January 2026. It was then an AI technology company with an Ethereum-denominated treasury. There was £1.1m raised at 4p/share. The company was valued at £10m. In July, Roundhouse AI sold all its 469.63246 Ethereum holding at an average price of $1,890.43 each. The cash will be invested in AI operations.
Valereum (VLRM) says the definitive agreement with Quorium Global Photonics (QGP) has become unconditional. Valereum has issued 55 million shares to QGP, taking its stake back to 49.9%, and has received a first-ranking security interest over mining interests in Queensland, Australia. Valereum has received 275,000 VGOLD-CORE+ tokens, with the remaining 4,500 tokens in escrow.
VVV Sports (VVV) says more than 20,000 spectators attended the London Premier Padel P1 tournament in August. There was UK media coverage of the tournament and subsidiary R3’s players.
Delta Gold Technologies (DGQ) has granted options over 300,000 shares exercisable at 148p each to advisers Professor Harry Ruda and Professor Kenneth Knappenberger Jr.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) chief executive Ippolito Ingo Cattaneo bought 200,000 shares at 6.5p each, taking the shareholding to 16.8%. Michael Hutchison bought 150,000 shares at 6.4p each, taking his shareholding to 3.85%.
Coinsilium Group (COIN) says that following achievement of agreed milestones for Nijinn, the Predictive Labs prediction markets analytics platform, it has subscribed for $100,000 of preference shares, taking the stake to 14.9%.
Hot Rocks Investments (HRIP) investee company Sunshine Gold has raised $1.02m via a convertible note. The company’s name will be changed to Suncrest Gold before a planned ASX listing. A tenement application has been lodged over a gold target in West Kimberley called the Kimberley King project.
Rise Investments has increased its stake in B HODL (HODL) from 7.63% to 8.24%. Adam Back took his stake above 26% and it was then reduced to 25.8%.
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Caledonia Mining Corp (CMCL) has reported a maiden mineral resource for the Motapa prospect in Zimbabwe, which is next door to Bilboes, which should be in production by the end of 2028. The resource is 379,000 ounces of gold in measured and indicated categories and 131,000 ounces of inferred resource. This is before additional exploration this year. The Blanket mine, which is generating revenues for the company, has added further resource not just underground, but for the first time a shallow resource. The shallow oxide resource is 22,000 ounces of gold at surface and will be easier to mine adding to the cash generation possibly as early as the second half of 2026. This will provide additional cash to finance the development of Bilboes, which could cost around $600m.
Tungsten West (TUN) has secured investment of up to £71m from the National Wealth Fund. This is via a £36m equity investment at 36p/share, for a 7.42% stake in Tungsten West, and a £25m debt facility, plus a £10m uncommitted accordion facility. The UK government has an opportunity to secure an offtake agreement for up to 50% of tungsten production at the Hemerdon project. First production is targeted for the third quarter of this year and there are also offtake talks with a downstream tungsten refiner.
Staffing firm Empresaria (EMR) interim pre-tax profit has rebounded 256% to £3.2m and this led Allenby to rise its full year forecast from £5.2m to £6.2m. There was 5% growth in net fee income and costs were reduced. Net debt was flat at £17m.
Resources explorer and developer 80 Mile (80M) says that the Ferrandina biodiesel plant in southern Italy has received European sustainability accreditation. This means that the biodiesel should attract a premium price.
Canaccord Genuity has published a flash note on Kooth (KOO) suggesting that the $18bn Meta settlement has highlighted the mental health of youths and US state clients of Kooth mental health services are due to receive significant amounts of cash. The California attorney general claims that the money is earmarked for mental health and Kooth could receive additional work.
Diagnostics firm EDX Medical (EDX) has raised £2.7m at 14p/share. The cash will fund the new employee health screening service. Discussions continue with three potential clients, and two more companies have approached EDX. The company had expected to report 2025-26 revenues of £1.2m, but the auditors have advised that £860,000 should be deferred into 2026-27.
Surveillance technology supplier Thruvision (THRU) has received an order from government in Canada for the 8108 WalkTHRU equipment. It will be used for screening visitors to the council chambers. There have also been other orders in Europe.
Transport software and technology supplier Tracsis (TRCS) says group full year revenues improved from £81.9m to £85.5m and EBITDA rose from £12.6m to £13.5m. Cash was £19.4m at the end of July 2026 before the proceeds of the events business disposal and the acquisition of Mistral Data.
Building products supplier Alumasc (ALU) has sacked its new chief executive Pamela Bingham after an investigation into her professional conduct. The 2025-26 results will be published on 15 September.
Vast Resources (LON: VAST) has been admitted as a member of Defense Industrial Base Consortium and the Cornerstone Consortium. This puts the company in a position to interact with organisations involved in critical mineral supply chains in North America.
Southern Energy Corp (SOUC) expects to report the result of the Terrible Creek 21-2 #2 oil well in September. This is on the Williamsburg field and if the well is successful then another will be drilled before the end of the year. Southern Energy Corp announced that its second quarter production was 3% higher than the previous quarter at 1,743 barrels of oil equivalent per day, but lower prices meant that revenues were one-quarter lower at $4.2m. Cash generated from operations was $700,000 and cash was $8.6m at the end of the period.
Jarvis Securities (JIM) says that no offers have been received for its operating subsidiary and it will be wound down. There is no value in the subsidiary, and the board is considering returning any remaining capital to shareholders.
Trellus Health (TRLS) has appointed Quantuma Advisory as administrator. No return is expected for shareholders.
Sutton Harbour (SUH) has to refinance its debt, and a strategic review has decided it would be best to leave AIM. Annualised savings of £200,000 will be made. Net debt is £26m. The property portfolio was worth £45.7m at the end of March 2026, and properties worth £4.74m have subsequently been sold and helped to reduce debt. Further disposals are planned and there will be returns to shareholders.
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BATM (BVC) has nearly completed the sale of non-core operations so that it can concentrate on cyber and networks. First half revenues from those activities were 9% ahead and operating profit improved. Networks was loss making and cyber was profitable. Net cash was $14.6m at the end of June 2026. Trading is improving in the second half. A small 2026 pre-tax profit is forecast.
Packaging manufacturer and distributor Macfarlane Group (MACF) interims were in line with expectations. Revenues were 2% ahead, but volumes were flat. Pre-tax profit was 9% lower at £7.2m. The second half is expected to be better. The performance of the Pitreavie factory should recover.
Quoted Micro 10 August 2026
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Heart health products developer ProBiotix Health (PBX) interim revenues increased 53% to £2.06m and improved gross margins. There was a swing from a loss of £153,000 to a pre-tax profit of £79,000. The growth was in the US. There was a £19,000 cash outflow from operating activities during the period and £1.24m in cash at the end of June 2026. The growth was in the US and there are prospects of second half growth in Asia and Europe, as well as in the US.
Emissions reduction additives developer Sulnox Group (SNOX) increased first quarter revenues by 54% to £804,600. Volumes were 73% higher. Cash was £1.54m at the end of June 2026 with some of the £2m recently raised invested in increased inventories.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) has started the environmental permitting process for the maiden drilling at the Pereira Velho gold project in Brazil. The process could take three months. The drilling budget is $1.5m. There has already been $5m spent on drilling and other work. The new work will enable a maiden mineral resource estimate to be calculated.
Global Connectivity (GCON) raised £293,000 at 0.1p/share. This will provide working capital and should last until July 2027.
EPE Special Opportunities (EO.P) says it will not buyback any more shares for the time being. The interims will be published on 9 September.
Delta Gold Technologies (DGQ) director Jamie Tosh bought 20,000 shares at 122p each. He owns 5.7%. Delta Gold Technologies has raised £30,000 from an exercise of warrants at 15p each.
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Trading in brewer Wadworth and Co (WAD) shares is starting on the Asset Match PISCES platform. Interim sales increased 6% to £22.6m, while EBITDA improved 14% to £2.7m. Own beer sales were 8% ahead and this is helping margins of managed pubs. The World Cup helped the figures. Tenanted pubs income is flat. The current wine and spirits contract is due for renewal next year and options will be reviewed.
An independent valuation of the Valens Pay fintech platform business by Wills Capital indicates a range of $560m to $1.39bn. Valens Pay is the principal platform owned by VP Fintech (VPF).
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Communications and satellite technology developer Filtronic (FTC) reported a small dip in revenues to £55.5m, despite adverse currency movements, and investment in technology and increasing capacity led to a fall in pre-tax profit from £15.1m to £8.1m. Additional engineering and business development staff have been taken on. The new Sedgefield facility is up and running and annual capacity has increased to more than £200m. SpaceX remains the largest customer, but new customers are diversifying revenues. Pre-tax profit is expected to rise to £8.9m this year and 95% of forecast revenues are in the order book. Early forecasts tend to be conservative so there is room for upgrades later in the year.
Video games developer Devolver Digital (DEVO) plans to cancel its AIM quotation and there will be a tender offer of up to $5m at 16p/share. Shareholders are being asked to approve the proposals at a general meeting on 8 September. A further tender offer of up to $5m is planned for 12 months after cancellation. There will be annual cost savings of $1.6m, and the board does not believe that the share price reflects the recent progress, partly due to poor liquidity. Devolver Digital joined AIM on 4 November 2021 at 157p/share
Wellnex Life Ltd (WNX) is selling its main brand Pain Away to Japan-based Rohto Pharmaceutical for up to A$21.3m. The initial cash payment of A$19.8m is payable on completion and will be used to repay debt and invest in the remaining healthcare and contract manufacturing activities. The remaining payment is dependent on performance in the 12 months after the purchase. Shareholder approval for the deal will be sought on 8 September. In 2024-25, Pain Away had revenues of A$13.4m and EBITDA of $4.36m. The rest of the business lost money. Wellnex Life raised £5.22m at 31.75p/share when it joined AIM on 21 March 2025.
Transport software and services provider Tracsis (TRCS) is selling non-core events operations for £7.3m. In 2024-25 revenues were £20.4m and EBITDA was £1.9m. This was expected to improve. This will lead to a net reduction in profit after the disposal, but management can concentrate on the core rail technology business, which has better margins.
Strategic communications company Aeorema Communications (AEO) says interim revenues should be one-third higher at £17.4m, and pre-tax profit could treble before forex movements to £1.5m. After the year end change, the first half is much stronger than the second half, where a loss is likely. Forecast full year revenues have been raised from £20.4m to £22m, while pre-tax profit is improved from £740,000 to £810,000.
Automotive interior components supplier CT Automotive (CTA) says revenues grew 15% to $62.1m in the first half. However, higher operating costs mean that profit will be much lower than in the first half of 2025. Some of the cost increase can be recovered but that has been delayed until the second half. Production inefficiencies in Mexico had to be rectified. Revenues and profit should be stronger in the second half, and the company is optimistic about achieving full year forecasts.
Furnishings supplier Sanderson Design Group (SDG) says interim revenues improved 6% to £51.4m thanks to a 19% increase in North American brand product revenues. Third-party manufacturing revenues recovered 19% to £11m. Licensing revenues were 13% higher at £4.9m. Net cash was £10.2m at the end of July 2026.
Cybersecurity services provider Corero Network Security (CNS) says interim revenues were 42% ahead at $15.5m and it made a positive EBITDA. Annualised recurring revenues are 12% higher at $24.1m. Cash is $2.1m. Zeus still expects a move back into profit for the full year with a pre-tax profit of $400,000 forecast. The broker will review its forecast when the interim results are published.
FIH Group (FIH) is selling the Momart art logistics business for £7.6m to a larger rival and the deal should complete by the end of September. Momart made a loss last year. There could be a cash distribution to shareholders, as well as investment in the remaining business in the Falkland Islands.
Hostels operator Safestay (SSTY) is selling its London Kensington Holland Park property for £3m. This is one of the company’s early sites and it generated revenues of £1.7m last year. There should be a £2.6m gain on the disposal. NAV was 22.2p/share at the end of 2025.
IP and content management Ingenta (ING) is acquiring 23.9% of FirstAida, which is an early-stage legalTech business that is involved in AI software that helps IP holders to identify copyright infringement. The cost is £500,000 in shares and there is an option to buy the rest at a price linked to performance. There is a small dilution to this year’s earnings because of the share issue.
Battery technology developer Gelion (GELN) has secured a joint development agreement with battery materials manufacturer Mitsui Kinzoku which will help progress towards commercial manufacturing in Asia. Gelion will receive £2m in staged payments to validate the company’s NES cathode active material (CAM) for use in high density liquid and solid-state sulfur battery cells. Mitsui Kinzoku has an option to negotiate manufacturing rights in some countries in Asia.
Kazera Global (KZG) says that the technical report for the Sea Concession 2A heavy mineral sands project in Alexander Bay, Northern Cape, South Africa shows an inferred mineral resource estimated at 6.65 million tonnes of heavy mineral sands at an approximate grade of 20%. This is principally garnet, ilmenite, zircon and rutile. This is based on 1.42% of the licence area.
ePharmacy company Vulcan Two (VUL) says integration of its three acquisitions is progressing well. Vulcan Two is shedding lower margin customers and focusing on profitability. Forecast 2026 revenues reduced by 4% to £38.9m and additional staff hires and duplicated running costs have cut the pre-tax profit forecast from £1.9m to £1.1m.
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Foams manufacturer Zotefoams (ZTF) grew interim revenues 23% to £95.2m and pre-tax profit was one-third higher at £15.3m. This included a full contribution from OKC, which was acquired late last year. Organic growth was 4%. This was achieved even though footwear sales were 23% lower. Underlying organic growth excluding footwear was 28%. This means that footwear is 30% of total sales, down from 48%.
North east England-based property finance and development company Develop North (DVNO) reported increased interim income of £1.27m, up from £1.04m. The total value of the portfolio is £22.9m. This covers 14 projects following two exits during the period. There were write downs on two projects unable meet interest obligations and this led to a first half loss. The total dividends are 2p/share so far this year. The NAV at the end of May 2026 was 74.8p/share.
Ground engineering and piling business Keller (KLR) grew interim revenues by 10% to £1.61bn, while underlying pre-tax profit improved from £92.7m to £108.7m. There was growth in all regions, and the order book is a record at £1.9bn. This stretches well into next year. Non-exec director Stephen King bought 6,500 shares at £30.62 each.
Solvonis Therapeutics (SVNS) says initial screeding data for SVN-015 is encouraging. This is an AI discovered stimulant use disorder candidate. The next stage of evaluation is funded by the US National Institute on Drug Abuse. Solvonis retains full ownership.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 3 August 2026
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Ajax Resources (AJAX) has agreed to exchange the Rureka project and related assets for the Rachiate prospect and the El Salto project in Argentina. The deal and transaction structure are still to be finalised. No cash will be involved. Ajax was previously planning to acquire the Rachiate prospect. Ajax has also entered a binding option agreement for the acquisition of Nueva Celti copper project in Spain. A non-refundable option fee of $10,000 has been paid. The total cost will be $300,000. Orca Capital owns 9.64% of Ajax and John E Story no longer has a notifiable stake.
Supernova Digital (SOL) interim revenues slipped from £297,000 to £72,000 and the loss increased from £215,000 to £1.23m. That is down to the fair value reduction increasing from £98,000 to £810,000 due to the weak cyber currency market. NAV is £1.81m.
Falconedge (EDGE) says the launch of the recurring referral fee programme will help overall revenues to grow. Further referral agreements are being discussed. Stefania Barbaglio has left the board.
Zentra Group (ZNT) subsidiary developing One Victoria has terminated its agreement with contractor Torsion Construction has been terminated after it went into administration. The One Victoria residential development will appoint a replacement.
Macaulay Capital (MCAP) increased interim income from £157,000 to £478,000, helped by the sale of ICA Group, and it moved into profit. Net assets are £2.08m, including cash of £980,000.
Capital for Colleagues (CFCP) had net assets of 87.6p/share at the end of May 2026. There are 16 companies in the portfolio.
NYCE International (NYCE) says it had cash of £63,000 at the end of June 2026. Talks with a potential bidder have ended. More cash is required. Management is seeking shareholder approval to reorganise the share capital and issue shares at the AGM on 6 August.
EPE Special Opportunities (EO.P) has redeemed £1.73m of loan notes.
Majestic Corporation (MCJ) has appointed Allenby as corporate adviser and joint broker. VSA Capital has also become joint broker.
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Greenshields Agri Holdings (GAH) plans a share buyback in the fourth quarter. The Scottish agricultural land market remains resilient, although IHT changes could lead to more supply from 2027. Land values in England and Wales have slipped 1.5%. Wheat prices have risen with hot weather hitting production.
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Floorcoverings distributor Likewise (LIKE) is taking advantage of the strong share price to raise £28.5m at 28.5p/share and a retail offer could raise up to £2m. This cash will finance the £9.8m cost of the proposed acquisition of a 60,000 sq ft warehouse freehold in Corby, as well as enabling further acquisitions of distribution facilities. The additional distribution facility will increase capacity to £300m each year. There are also £9m of bank facilities being negotiated. Net debt was previously expected to rise to £10.7m by the end of 2026 and net cash of £2.6m is now forecast.
Xcalibur Multiphysics Group has bought a 25.5% stake in subsurface resources data supplier Getech Group (GTC). Xcalibur is a global specialist in airborne and mapping geophysics. Octopus sold its 16.4% stake, and First Equity sold its 6.42% shareholding.
Cloud-based secure payments technology developer PCI-Pal (PCIP) did better than expected in 2025-26 and grew revenues 14% to £24.6m, which means the expected loss has been reduced to £800,000. Annualised recurring revenues were 29% higher at £24.4m, providing a strong base for 2026-27 forecast earnings of £27m, which will be reassessed when the full year figures are published. Net cash is £4m. The momentum continues, especially in the US. A new strategic partnership has been signed with reseller NiCE Systems Inc. Chief executive James Barham bought 26,466 shares at 56.5p each.
Cyber security software and services provider Shearwater Group (SWG) says the business won at the end of the period meant that trading was ahead of expectations in the year to June 2026. Revenues have been upgraded 18% to £42m and earnings have been raised from 4.5p/share to 4.9p/share. Net cash was £5.6m at the end of June 2026, which is around 50% of the market capitalisation. The board is considering share buybacks and /or dividends. At this point, Cavendish is not changing its 2026-27 forecast.
Brave Bison (BBSN) has launched a bid for System1 Group (SYS1), which valued the market research technology and services provider at £43.1m, or 327p/share, at the end of trading yesterday. The bid is 135p in cash and 2.04 Brave Bison shares for each Systems1 share. Brave Bison already owns 28% of Systems1 bought from founder John Kearnon and an institutional investor for an average cost of 242p/share. The original offer was valued at 297p/share and that was followed up with a 327p/share indicative offer. The combined business would have revenues of £79m.
Transport software and technology supplier Tracsis (TRCS) is acquiring UK rail software provider Mistral Data from FirstGroup for an enterprise value of £48m. In 2025-26, revenues were £13m and EBITDA was £4m. Annualised recurring revenues are 85% of group revenues. Using the cash pile to finance this will help the enhancement of earnings. The UK rail technology market is set to grow at 5%/year.
Furnishing fabrics and wallpapers designer Colefax Group (CFX) increased full year sales 5% to £115.9m, even though decorating sales declined, while pre-tax profit rose 18% to £10.5m due to a strong performance of the fabrics business in the US. Cash was £23.5m at the end of April, after £6.1m spent on share buybacks. The total dividend is 7% higher at 6.3p/share. US sales continue to be strong, but the UK is tougher.
Professional services network DSW Capital (DSW) full year revenues improved from £5m to £6.3m, helped by the contribution from DR Solicitors. Pre-tax profit fell from £1.6m to £1.3m. There was a decline in M and A revenues, down to 31% of the total, and there is caution about revenues this year. The dividend was increased to 3.2p/share.
Shield Therapeutics (STX) says US volumes of ACCRUFeR iron replacement treatment increased, but lower selling prices in the US meant that interim revenues from that market were lower. Group revenues were 41% ahead at $30.4m because of a $7.9m milestone payment from China. Operating profitability is being maintained, but it is not enough to cover interest charges. Cash was $8.3m at the end of June 2026, but there is debt to offset against this.
Media localisation and services provider Zoo Digital (ZOO) is seeing signs of improvement in the TV and film market for localisation and dubbing. Approaches from customers are increasing and Zoo Digital is moving into new areas such as live sport. Restructuring the business has helped to reduce costs. Revenues declined from $49.6m to $42.3m. The loss was reduced from $8.3m to $2.3m. The operations generated enough cash to more than cover investment in technology. The trading improvement has continued into the first quarter of this financial year.
Mobile games developer Gaming Realms (GMR) says interim revenues will be 3% lower at £15.5m. That is because non-core brand licence revenues slumped from £2.4m to £700,000. That will hit profitability in the first half. The core business did well. Net cash is £13.5m.
Fluidpower products distributor Flowtech Fluidpower (FLO) grew like for like sales by 13% in the first half as the company gains market share. Overall sales were 24% ahead at £70.4m. This was despite the lack of sales to two bridge infrastructure projects, which are likely to come through in the second half. Full year pre0tax profit is set to jump from £1.7m to £4m.
AI-enabled PR company Pathos Communications (NEWS) interim revenues rose 14% to $7.3m and it is on track to achieve full year forecasts, which appear conservative. Revenues of $14m are estimated with underlying pre-tax profit improving from $2m to $2.7m. This is despite adding to the cost base by investing in growing operations, including a new team in Asia Pacific. Cash generation is improving.
CyanConnode (CYAN) is recommending a 10.165p/share in cash from Esyasoft, valuing the smart meter technology company at £36.5m. Esyasoft previously bought Good Energy.
Newmark Security (NWT) is selling loss making physical security business Safetell for £1 and concentrating on the human capital management division.
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Online travel hostel agency Hostelworld (HSW) has reported its interims and they were in line with the trading statement with revenues 12% ahead at €52.2m. Profit was held back by one-off charges and an additional €2.3m of marketing investment. Underlying profit after tax fell from €5.1m to €4.9m. The interim dividend is €0.0083/share. Net cash is €2.5m. Guidance is unchanged with deferred income expected to unwind in the second half.
Fully listed financial management software developer Aptitude Software (APTD) has grown annualised recurring revenues for AI autonomous finance software by 12% to £20.1m thanks to Fynapse software sales. A $5.54m, three-year contract has been won in Canada. Overall annualised recurring revenues dipped to £49.9m because of lower legacy revenues. Churn should be reduced in the second half. The quality of revenues is improving and operating profit has increased in the first half. Net cash is £15.7m, after £2.6m of share buybacks.
US cybersecurity technology company Narf Industries (NARF) increased full year revenues by 50% to $4.5m. The cash outflow from operating activities was $226,000. There is $4.1m of revenues to be recognised this year. That is despite one project has been cancelled.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 24 November 2025
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Kasei Digital Assets (KASH) plans a return of cash to shareholders. There should be £3.4m in cash after selling assets and this should be returned to shareholders. A subscription of £200,000 at 1p/share will provide an additional £100,000 for distribution. The new investors include new executive chairman Kwasi Kwarteng, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, new non-exec Paul Withers, Daniel Howe and Sam Daughtry, plus existing directors Jai Patel, who will become chief executive, and Brendan Kearns. Bryan Coyne, Steven Davis and Jane Thomason will resign from the board. The unsuccessful digital assets strategy will be adapted with a greater focus on Bitcoin, and more cash raised.
WeCap (WCAP) owns 11.8% of WeShop Holdings (NASDAQ: WSHP), which has joined Nasdaq, There are 806,022 shares owned directly and 2.08 million shares via a 23.5% holding in Community Social Investments Limited (CSIL). The share price was well above $200 at one point last week and ended at $113.40, which means that the stake is worth $31m. Peel Hunt has cut its shareholding in WeCap from 18.4% to below 10%.
Hot Rock Investments (HRIP) has a portfolio of shares, including 150,000 shares in WeShop. The stake is valued at $17m.
Music agent All Things Considered (ATC) is moving to AIM and raising £8.6m at 125p/share. The expected admission date is 17 December, which is four years after joining Aquis at 153p/share. Trading is second half weighted and is currently in line.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) says the terms of the conditional acquisition of the Paguanta zinc, silver and lead project have been revised. It will acquire a company with a 74.81% stake in the project for $37,500 in cash and $37,500 in shares. The seller will retain a 1% net smelter royalty capped at $500,000. The Environmental Impact Assessment has been submitted for the Eureka project and the company issued formal notices to relevant communities. The Environmental Impact Declaration should be issued in early December.
Online consumer loans provider Amazing AI (AAI) is exploring the options of quotations on the Mauritius Stock Exchange and/or the US OTCQB Market. This follows the decision not to go ahead with spinning off 80% of its subsidiary based in Mauritius and retaining the minority stake. Existing company shareholders will receive shares on a pro rata basis.
Evrima (EVA) investee company Eastport Ventures Inc has joined the TSX Venture Exchange. Evima owns 3.83% of the Botswana-focused critical minerals explorer and also holds warrants.
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) is holding a general meeting on 28 November to gain shareholder approval for a 100-for-one share consolidation.
Dominic White has stepped down as a director of technology-based financial services company Eight Capital Partners (ECP).
Energy transition engineering Time To ACT (TTA) says the main subsidiary Diffusion Alloys is likely to be profitable in 2025-26 and 2026-27, although this depends on timing. The order book of large project work is worth more than £4m and most of this will be recognised during 2026. There is enough cash for at least 12 months, but it appears it will not last as long as previously expected. Oberon Capital has been appointed joint broker. The general meeting was postponed.
Financial media company Lift Global Ventures (LFT) intends to change its name to Yorkshire AI and focus on AI investments. It will work with Yorkshire AI Labs (YAIL), where its new executive chairman David Richards is a partner. YAIL has bought a 0.45% stake in IntelliAM. In the year to June 2025, revenues declined from £477,000 to £281,000, but lower costs and a fair value gain rather than loss mean that the loss was reduced from £976,000 to £27,000. Cash was £196,000 at the end of June 2025.
TechFinancials (TECH) has not received placing proceeds of £250,000. Gathoni Muchai Investments has money in the bank, and it is still awaiting regulatory clearance. A further £100,000 will no longer be accepted.
Ethtry (ETHY) has appointed Patrick Chopard as chief executive and David Levis will become a non-executive to devote attention to the battery storage investments.
BWA Group (BWAP) used £980,000 of cash in operations and investment last year. There was £20,000 in cash at the end of June 2025.
Asia Wealth Group (AWLP) reported interim revenues falling from $504,000 to $395,000. Pre-tax profit fell from $13,000 to $8,000. There was cash of $977,000 at the end of August 2025.
AI company Astrid Intelligence (ASTR) has appointed Mark Creaser as chief executive.
NYCE International (NYCE) has appointed Alex Crockford as chief commercial officer.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has raised another £141,000 at 61p/share.
Valereum (VLRM) has completed a subscription to raise raised £600,000 at 5p/share. Chairman James Bannon and chief executive Gary Cottle contributed £225,000 each and they will each receive 2.5 million warrants exercisable at 50p each and 2.5 million warrants exercisable at 100p each. The rest comes from another investor, which will also receive warrants. A further £50,000 has been raised by the exercising of warrants at 4p each.
Mendell Helium (MDH) raised £200,00 at 3p/share. This is a direct investment by an existing shareholder.
B HODL (LON: HODL) has taken its Bitcoin holding to 155.039 and the total cost was £13.1m.
Shepherd Neame (SHEP) non-executive director Marion Sears bought 4,000 shares at 466p each.
JP JENKINS
JP Jenkins has been awarded a PISCES (Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System) operator licence by the Financial Conduct Authority. This will be called the JP Jenkins Private Market, and the JP Jenkins Matched Bargain Facility will continue.
Bespoke kitchens designer and installer John Lewis of Hungerford (JLH), which left AIM on 29 June 2023, joined JP Jenkins on 18 November.
London and Associated Properties (LAS) left the Main Market on 19 November and joined JP Jenkins. The property investor expects to make annual savings of £350,000. There has been a lack of liquidity in the shares.
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CML Microsystems (CML) interims wee hit by supply problems but they should reflect the base from which the semiconductors designer can grow. Interim revenues wee 27% lower at £9.2m and there was a loss. Net cash was £10.7m at the end of September 2025. The interim dividend is unchanged at 5p/share. CML has received £4m of the £7m proceeds of the sale of land. There are no forecasts, but a better second half is expected, and this could enable a full year profit. A major £30m plus contract over 12 years has been won from a satellite systems company.
Telecoms testing instrumentation supplier Calnex Solutions (CLX) improved interim revenues despite the telecoms market remaining weak. Demand for datacentres and defence is providing growth opportunities. In the six months to September 2025, revenues were 9% higher at £8m. The loss was reduced from £1.3m to £1m. Telecoms is a minority contributor to revenues. Additional sales personnel have been hired to develop the other markets. Full year revenues are forecast to rise from £18.4m to £20.3m and the pre-tax profit will edge up to £700,000. That is before any recovery in the telecoms market, which probably will not happen until next year.
NWF (NWF) says its businesses have had a mixed first half performance. Heating oil volumes have been lower than normal and the winter increase in demand is not likely to make up for this. Commercial fuels demand has also been lower, and this is higher margin. This has led to pricing pressures as the company rolls out a new regional operating model. The food distribution and feeds businesses are doing well, with the former picking up new contracts.
Cloud-based digital media services provider Zoo Digital (ZOO) has significantly reduced its cost base and generated $549,000 in cash from operations in the six months to September 2025. Interim revenues fell 19% to $22.4m, but this was an increase on the second half revenues from last year. Zoo Digital has launched its Fast Track service that can provide a premium service for streaming programming that can turn around dubbing and subtitling in hours rather than days. Zoo Digital is still expected to report an underlying operating loss of $2m in 2025-26, but it will continue to generate cash from operations.
Transport software and services provider Tracsis (TRCS) says full year revenues improved from £81m to £81.9m, although like-for-like growth was 3%. Underlying pre-tax profit edged up to £10.2m. Recurring licence revenues were £23.2m. Net cash was £23.4m at the end of July 2025. The dividend was raised to 2.72p/share. The business has been reorganised and there were £2.4m of exceptional provisions with around £1m of the cash outflow expected next year. A major geointelligence contract has been won with DEFRA. This is worth up to £9m over ten years. Singer forecasts a 2025-26 pre-tax profit of £11.1m.
Eyewear supplier Inspecs (SPEC) says trading improved in October with order books 10% higher than one year ago. US tariff disruption will affect the timing of shipments. Full year revenues of £191m and EBITDA of £17.7m are expected. Safilo Group made an approach to Inspecs to acquire the Eschenbach and BoD businesses. It made two non-binding cash offers, and they we rejected by Inspecs.
Musical instruments retailer Gear4Music (G4M) has bounced back from a troubled couple of years. It is set for its best year since the Covid-boosted 2020-21. In the six months to September 2025, revenues jumped from £61.7m to £80.7m, while a loss of £1.25m was turned into a pre-tax profit of £2.72m. Gear4Music was helped by smaller rivals going out of business. This helped grow revenues and also enabled the retailer to pick up stock at attractive prices that boosted margins. Net debt was £16m at the end of September 2025 as cash generated was invested in stock. There is an upgrade to full year pre-tax profit from £5.5m to £6.7m.
Bigblu Broadband (BBB) is in talks with the buyer of Skymesh about the post-acquisition performance of the business and whether there is going to be any deferred consideration. Bigblu Broadband may have to compensate the buyer for debtors that have not been collected. Bigblu Broadband plans to ask for shareholder permission to leave AIM at a general meeting on 8 December. It could leave on 18 December. Management will seek to realise value form the remaining assets.
Floorcoverings distributor Likewise (LIKE) has reported 8.9% growth in revenues in the first ten months of the year. Zeus raised expectations for 2025 revenues, but the pre-tax profit forecast has been cut. Higher than expected cost increase have led to a one-quarter reduction in the 2025 pre-tax profit forecast to £3m. Capital investment will increase annual capacity to £250m.
Whisky supplier Artisanal Spirits Company (ART) has been hit by the US government shutdown, having already been hampered by tariffs. It is taking more than six weeks to gain approval from the US authorities for new product labels. This means that $3.2m of shipments will not clear customs this year. This will reduce EBITDA by £2m. The US strategy is being changed and the contract with the current distributor will end in March 2026. There will be a stock provision of more than £1.5m. Full year underlying revenues ae expected to be flat, excluding the one-offs.
Battery technology developer Ilika (IKA) says interim revenues will be £600,000 and are mainly from grants. Initial Stereax battery deliveries could be before the end of 2025 with commercial revenues possible in this financial year. The interims will be published on 22 January 2025.
Northern Bear (NTBR) interims exceeded expectations. The building services provider increased revenues from £37.6m to £49.4m, while pre-tax profit jumped from £1.54m to £4m. The pre-tax profit included a £1.3m one-off gain. Underlying full year pre-tax profit has been upgraded to £3.9m.
Empyrean Energy (EME) says Conrad Asia Energy has signed an agreement with PT Nations Natuna Barat for farming into the Mako gas field in the Duyung production sharing contract and the new partner will pay 100% of project development costs for a 75% non-operated participating interest in the Duyung PSC. The deal could be completed by the third quarter of 2026. Empyrean Energy is in dispute with Conrad Asia Energy about its interest in the Duyung PSC.
Industrial equipment distributor HC Slingsby (SLNG) is asking for shareholder approval to leave AIM. The shares are illiquid and the cost of being on AIM adds to the company’s loss, which was £237,000 in the nine months to September 2025. Net debt was £340,000. There is already support from shareholders owning 73.2% of the shares. HC Slingsby transferred from the Main Market to AIM on 24 May 2005. It has been on the London Stock Exchange for many decades. The cancellation could be on 23 December. No matched bargain facility is planned.
Defence consultancy RC Fornax (RCFX) raised £2.25m in a placing at 6p/share and raised £70,000 out of the £500,000 retail offer. The cash will fund development of the Procure X Marketplace to connect small companies with defence buyers and provide working capital. Directors and management are investing £156,800 in new shares. This includes Paul Reeves and Daniel Clark who raised £1m in the flotation back in February, when the company raised £5.2m at 32.5p/share. Cavendish has increased its 2025-26 forecast loss to £2m and expects a lower loss next year.
Great Western Mining Corporation (GWMO) has completed 6,158 feet of drilling at the West Huntoon copper project and the Rhyolite Dome prospect. This includes an extra hole at West Huntoon. Assay results are expected within eight weeks. Exploration is being accelerated at other sites.
Sabien Technology (SNT) says Korea-based partner City Oil Field has commissioned its first regenerated green oil production plant. The partnership is being progressed to a strategic agreement. Sabien Technology will acquire a 1.12% stake in City Oil Field for £600,000 in shares, and the UK sales agreement has been extended for ten years and will be expanded to other countries. There will also be a deal to sell products from the new plant. City Oil Field will own 15.9% of Sabien Technology.
Litigation finance provider Manolete Partners (MANO) says interim figures were hit by slower than expected revenues and cash generation, partly due to the lower average settlement values. There have also been delays in collecting money owed. Settlement values have increased in the second half, and it should be a stronger period. Even so, Canaccord Genuity has cut its 2025-26 pre-tax profit estimate from £2.8m to £1.5m.
Circulating tumour cells diagnostic device developer CellBxHealth (CLBX) has entered a non-exclusive deal with QIAGEN Manchester, which will offer the Parsortix platform to its pharmaceutical customers alongside its own molecular analysis tools. There could be joint development of products combining technologies.
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US cybersecurity company Narf Industries (NARF) reported a 74% increase in interim revenues to $2.05m and the loss fell from $1.87m to $555,000. There was cash of $224,512 at the end of September 2025 and the chief executive loan has been extended.
Trading in New Frontier Minerals (NFM) shares has been halted on the ASX ahead of a fundraising. The company has entered a binding commercial framework with Metallium Ltd to create a “western heavy rare earth pathway for Harts Range raw ore that will target US magnetic and defence customers”. This is an exclusive processing contract lasting ten years. There are plans to produce concentrate samples for potential customers in 2026.
Nanoco (NANO) has agreed a $5m settlement with LG relating to the dispute over quantum dot technology. There have been $600,000 of costs incurred last year. An underlying pre-tax profit of £700,00 was reported for the year to July 2025. The cash position will be boosted to enable further investment in technology.
J Smart (SMJ) continues to lose money on construction activities, but revenues from investment properties and the valuation surplus rising from £994,000 to £5.82m, helped pre-tax profit rise from £2.37m to £5.11m. So, there was an overall loss before the valuation surplus. The total dividend is 3.25p/share.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 1 September 2025
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HRC World (HRC) joined Aquis on 26 August. The data centre facilities provider is already traded on Nasdaq First Copenhagen. The plan is to expand the network of sites outside of Malaysia. It is also assessing sustainable electricity generation potential.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has raised a further £3.66m at 193p/share and there are 2.59 million shares still available for subscription. The company has bought 2,440 Bitcoin and the total cost was £201.1m. Net cash available to invest in Bitcoin has fallen to £600,000. PKF Littlejohn has replaced Adler Shine as auditor.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) has agreed terms for the acquisition of 74.75% in the Paguanta copper gold project in Chile. If the deal is completed thee is an initial payment of $50,000 in cash and $100,000 in cash. Progress with the project will trigger further payments.
Vault Ventures (VULT) has sold its Bitcoin assets, and it retains its other digital assets. A subsidiary has entered a strategic partnership with Quaint Insight, and this will provide access to data to help assess digital assets.
KR1 (KR1) had net assets of 49.38p/share at the end of July 2025, up from 40.69p/share at the end of June. Aggregate income during the month was £419,630.
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) has raised £1.5m at 1.25p/share and this will provide working capital for drilling at the Red Setter Dome gold target.
Lord Bethell has been appointed as a non-executive director of biotech Cardiogeni (CGNI). He is a former health minister. Another director, Ajan Reginald, bought 10,001 shares at 20p each and 2,000 shares at 10p each. He owns 22.1% of Cardiogeni.
Amazing AI (AAI) raised £72,000 at 1p each.
Phoenix Digital Assets (PNIX) director Jonathan Hives has sold 350,000 shares at 5.085p each. EDX Medical (EDX) chief executive Dr Michael Hudson bought 65,000 shares at 10.65p each.
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Zytronic (ZYT) expects to sell all its assets by the end of September, and shareholders should receive between 48p and 58p for each share they own in October.
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In the year to February 2025, continuing revenues of online retailer boohoo (DEBS) fell 12% to £790.3m, but Debenhams brand gross sales were one-third higher. The adjusted loss was barely changed at £43.4m. Management says that the brands are trading at a positive EBITDA. There were a raft of exceptional costs, including an impairment provision of £47.9m. The carrying value of the investment in Revolution Beauty (REVB) has been reduced by £16m and boohoo is backing the refinancing and the return of the founders. Total exceptionals increased from £98.1m to £198.7m. Founder and executive director Carol Kane bough 6.86 million shares at 14.5p each
Fiinu (BANK) has been readmitted to AIM following the acquisition of Poland-based foreign exchange brokerage Everfex. The initial payment of £8m was satisfied by the issue of 80 million shares at 10p each and the rest will depend on performance and be payable via up to 20 million shares at 20p each. The share price rose 49% to 19p.
Fire safety products supplier LifeSafe Holdings (LIFS) is asking for shareholder approval to leave AIM. It has raised £700,000 at 3p/share and a retail offer, which closes on 5 September, can raise up to £500,000. Disappointing sales mean that LifeSafe requires more working capital. Overoptimistic expectations from the company have led to the share price slumping from the 75p placing share price in July 2022. It costs £300,000 each year to be quoted and management says that it has prospective investors that can only invest in private companies and are willing to invest at higher valuations than the current valuation. Executive chairman Dominic Berger acquired 1.37 million shares at 1p each, taking his stake to 5.85%.
Empire Metals (EEE) has made a breakthrough in process development at the Pitfield project in Western Australia. Recoveries are 77% at the rougher stage and 90% at the cleaning stage. Leach results achieved 98% titanium dissolution. Overall titanium recovery is 67% and this is expected to improve. This is a high purity product.
Transport software and services provider Tracsis (TRCS) says full year revenues edged up from £81m to £82m, while EBITDA was slightly lower at around £12.6m. Trading improved in the second half. Cash was £23.4m at the end of July 2025.
Brain health software developer Cambridge Cognition (COG) is raising £1.12m at 27.25p/share from key shareholders and management following the interim figures. Changes to the board mean that Rob Baker becomes senior executive director, Alex Livingstone-Learmonth is chief commercial officer, and Ronald Openshaw becomes head of finance and corporate development. Interim revenues fell from £5.6m to £4.3m and the loss increased. Cash fell to £400,000. The order book was £16.4m at the end of June 2025.
Thor Explorations (THX) announced further drilling results from the Guitry Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire. There have been 3,000 metres of drilling and the latest assays include thee with significant gold showings, including one showing 8 metres at 14.54g/t gold. The drilling shows mineralisation is open at depth. There are soil anomalies that have not been tested.
Advanced engineering materials developer Versarien (VRS) says that the sale of its remaining subsidiaries is near completion. The Chinese strategic investor has withdrawn from the investment process because of the UK national security review process only approving a restricted joint venture.
Logistics Development Group (LDG) had net assets of 26.7p/share at the end of June 2025, up 8.67% over the quarter. Since then, £15m has been invested in a company that has taken a 78.3% stake in Alternative Parcels Company.
Synthetic binders developer Aptamer Group (APTA) has launched a biomarker discovery service. Biomarkers are molecular indicators of physiological states, including disease presence and enable targeted drug development. The service will use the company’s own Optimer technology in combination with proteomic analysis and it can generate the binding molecules. This is a fee for service model.
Oriole Resources (ORR) says the number of gold bearing intersections at the Mbe gold project in Cameroon to 285, equivalent to one intersection for every 21 metres. A mineral resource estimate is expected before the end of the year.
MTI Wireless Edge (MWE) improved revenues by 8% to $24.1m, but pre-tax profit was flat at $2.3m. Share buybacks helped earnings to increase, but net cash fell to $5.1m at the end of June 2025. Antennas revenues grew strongly and there was a doubled profit contribution. This offset lower profit from other parts of the business.
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Packaging manufacturer and distributor Macfarlane Group (MACF) has already flagged up weaker trading. Interim revenues were 13% ahead at £146.6m, which was an organic decline of 1%. Pre-tax profit was one-third higher at £7.9m. The interim dividend is unchanged at 0.96p/share. Manufacturing operations performed better than distribution, which should improve its performance in the second half.
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Smarter Web Company (SWC), which was formerly Uranium Energy Exploration, joined Aquis on Thursday and it raised £1m at 2.5p/share. Smarter Web Company provides web design, development and marketing services. It generates income from an initial fee, annual hosting and optional marketing charge. Bitcoin payments are accepted. There are plans to grow through acquisition.
Marula Mining (MARU) is acquiring up to 70% of the Boteti lithium brines project in Botswana. There are three licences within the Makgadikgadi Desert Salt Pan. Marula Mining will issue 250,000 shares at 4p each to acquire the initial 50% interest, plus £10,000 worth of shares once due diligence is completed. Marula Mining will finance 100% of spending up until production. Once a feasibility study is successfully completed a further £250,000 of shares will be issue and e is the option to increase the interest to 70% through a further issue of £100,000 worth of shares.
Fenikso (FNK) has renegotiated the $11.5m loan from Savannah Investments. It will be settled for $5.76m and $2.5m will be made when the deal is signed. The other $3.26m will be paid by the end of the year. There should still be cash left on the balance sheet after the payments.
Valereum (VLRM) is not going to receive the £19m investment by DMC Markets. VLRM Markets will commence operations, open its Real-World Asset (RWA) Platform and launch its V-Wallet. This operation has a licence in El Salvador. Management has been involved in a delegation to the SEC concerning proposals to regulate digital assets.
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) is preparing to drill the main undrilled gold target at Red Setter Dome, near the Telfer gold miner. A major dome-like structure is similar to Telfer.
Adsure Services (ADS) says there is strong demand for its audit and assurance services.
Mendell Helium (MDH) has increased the subscription from £796,000 to £834,000. The subscription price is 2p/share.
TruSpine Technologies (TRU) has issued shares at 1.5p each to pay creditors totalling £107,000.
Nicholas Fairfax sold 27,900 shares in SulNOx Group (SNOX) at 80p each.
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Greenshields Agri (GAH) says UK farmland values are holding steady. Current net asset value is 162p/share.
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Major shareholder Regent Gas Holdings has set up a company to make an offer of 68.5p/share in cash for energy assurance and optimisation services provider Inspired (INSE). Gas supplier Regent is the second largest shareholder with 29.4% and it owns convertible loan notes and warrants. Regent would prefer the focus to be reducing debt, which has already been cut following the December fundraising. This includes ending dividend payments. A strategic review will be started, so that debt can be eliminated by the end of 2026. Gresham House owns 29.7% of Inspired plus convertibles and warrants. It says that it will not accept the offer.
Selkirk Group (SELK) has made an approach to THG to acquire its MyProtein business for £400m-£600m, subject to due diligence, payable in cash and shares. THG has rejected the offer because of the valuation and the structure of the offer. Talks are not ongoing, but Selkirk could return to the potential deal if circumstances change. Management is assessing other reverse takeovers.
Foreign exchange services provider Argentex (AGFX) ran into financial problems because of currency volatility. IFX Payments is offering 2.49p/share in cash and the board is recommending the bid. It is also providing a £6.5m bridging loan. IFX Payments is interested in the technology that Argentex has developed.
Payment services provider Finseta (FIN) performed as anticipated in 2024, but higher costs for start-ups have hit the share price in recent weeks. In 2024, revenues were18% higher at £11.4m and pre-tax profit improved from £1.4m to £1.5m. There was no contribution from Canada or UAE, which start trading this year. There have been concerns about the problems at Argentex, but Finseta is a different business and is not allowed to take the type of risks taken by Argentex.
Rail software and services provider Tracsis (TRCS) had already warned of tough trading conditions prior to the interim results. Pre-exceptional and share-based payments profit fell from £1.8m to £235,000. The data, analytics and events division fell into loss because costs were higher than anticipated when work was won. This will hamper the full year contribution, although the second half is always stronger. Action will be taken to improve margins. The main concern is the continued uncertainty surrounding GB Railways. This could hold up spending in software and there was a reduction in investment in remote condition monitoring equipment due to delays in the CP7 spending period.
Software company Celebrus Technologies (CLBS) says 2024-25 revenues will be lower than expected at $38.6m, down from $40.9m last year, but pre-tax profit was in line with expectations at $8.7m, up from $7.6m. Net cash was $31m at the end of March 2025, following a property sale generating $3.9m. Celebrus Technologies is changing its revenue recognition policies to a monthly basis, rather than annually in the month of signing the contract. Annual recurring revenues will rise by 14% to $18.8m this year.
Productivity efficiency software provider ActiveOps (AOM) generated higher than expected revenues for the year to March 2025. The estimate has been raised 4% to £30.4m. Net recurring revenues were 108%. Annualised recurring revenues were 15% ahead despite the loss of a major customer. Net cash was £20.6m at the end of March 2025, which is nearly one-third of the market capitalisation. Pre-tax profit will be flat at £2.1m, with £2.3m forecast for this year.
Concrete levelling equipment supplier Somero Enterprises (SOM) is cautious about this year because of global uncertainties affecting buying decisions and the starts of projects. It is cutting 15% of its workforce. Cavendish has cut its 2025 pre-tax profit estimate by 18% to $21.3m, down from $25.4m in 2024.
Marketing data analysis company Ebiquity (EBQ) did better than expected in the second half, but pre-tax profit still fell from £9.7m to £6.5m. The first quarter of 2025 was ahead of management expectations. A modest recovery in pre-tax profit to £7.1m is forecast for this year and there is potential for further outperformance.
Enteq Technologies (NTQ) says that there is no likelihood of a bid for the company, and it has ended its formal sales process. Management will still talk to potential buyers for parts of the business. Spending is being reduced, and the energy services equipment supplier is seeking additional finance. There is $602,000 in the bank and that will last until mid-May. SABER equipment has been prepared for further testing.
Software training services provider Northcoders (CODE) returned to profit in 2024, but it has revealed that the 18-month Department for Education contract, worth £10m, will not be renewed. There will be a move to a regional model. Management is ready for this and believes it will win business.
The board of credit hire company Anexo (ANX) advises no action should be taken by shareholders following the announcement of a potential bid by DBAY Advisers, Alan Sellers and Samantha Moss. These shareholders already own 63%. The offer could be in loan notes or shares in a new holding company.
Great Western Mining Corporation (GWMO) says the mill construction is substantially complete at the 50%-owned Western Milling joint venture in Nevada. Initial trial production should start soon. There are already plans to expand capacity. This will require some third-party finance, and a specialised mine engineering company will be brought in.
Vast Resources (VAST) says the historical diamond parcel has been released by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, which held it for 15 years. The contents of the parcel exceeded expectations, and the sales process should start in one month. Vast Resources is in talks with third parties about an investment in the Baita Plai polymetallic mine. The diamond sale proceeds will help to pay off debt.
Premier African Minerals (LON: PREM) has raised £1.575m at 0.035p/share. This will be invested in plant at the Zulu lithium and tantalum project so that grades and tonnage can be improved. That will help in the attempt to reach a binding agreement for future development.
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Structural steel supplier Severfield (SFR) reassured investors that trading is in line with expectations, although trading conditions is likely to remain tough and margins are under pressure. The UK and Europe order book has risen to £440m, but that includes work at Fenchurch Street that will not contribute until 2026-27. Generally, decisions are slow. Management believes that there could be annual cost savings of up to £4m. Insurance will cover some of the costs for the bridge remediation. Chair Charlie Cornish bought 103,125 shares at 24p each.
Investors have reacted positively to the appointment of David Brown to the newly formed Investment Advisory Board of Fragrant Prosperity Holdings (FPP). He has experience in fintech and AI and could help to secure an acquisition for the shell. David Brown will work with directors Simon Retter and Richard Samuel to identify acquisition targets. He was a founder of AI-based supplier payments company Previse and payment platform Oxygen Finance.
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Quoted Micro 24 February 2025
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Aquis-quoted healthcare procedures supplier One Health Group (OHGR) plans to move to AIM. As part of the process, it raised £5.2m from a placing at 180p/share and existing shareholders have the chance to take up shares in an open offer of up to £500,000. A WRAP retail offer could raise up to £500,000 more. The cash will be invested in the first owned surgical hub. This will cost up to £9m and it could generate £9m of income each year. It should be earnings enhancing in the first full year of operation. The employee benefit trust (EBT), the chairman and chief medical officer are selling £2.2m worth of shares. The EBT will repay a £750,000 loan to the company. The retail offer closes on 24 February. The minimum subscription is £100.
Invinity Energy Systems (IES) has signed a partnership with Frontier Power, and it will provide the partner with flow batteries for potential projects supported by the UK’s long duration cap and floor mechanism, where applications should commence in the summer. Frontier Power has reserved up to 2GWh of manufacturing capacity to underpin its bids. There will be an upfront fee when projects have been won. There could also be international opportunities.
EDX Medical Group (EDX) has developed a new test for prostate cancer. The test can identify cancerous cells, whether the cancer is early stage or late stage and how aggressive the cancer is. More than 100 biomarkers are measured by the test, which is more than rival tests. Accuracy should be better than 96%. There are 55,000 cases of prostate cancer in the UK each year. Founder Professor Sir Chris Evans acquired a total of 320,000 shares at an average share price of 13.68p each, plus 20,000 shares at 13.5p each, taking his stake to 37.3%. Chief executive Dr Michael Hudson bought 45,888 shares at 10.87p each, taking his stake to 5.84%, and deputy chair Martin Walton purchased an initial 85,000 shares at 10.717p each.
Valereum (VLRM) has entered into an agreement with DMC Markets Inc for a cash raise of £19m. Previously it was expected to be £13m. There will be 130 million shares issue at 10p ach and 20 million shares issued at 20p each, plus a further 20 million shares at 10p each that were previously under option to Blue Sky Vision. This will be done via a new company called Valereum Inc, which will hold 48.9% of Valereum. A UK investor will invest an additional £1m at 20p/share. The cash will be invested in minority stakes in four strategic assets sourced by DMC.
ProBiotix Health (PBX) has an agreement with Kemin China Technology, which will sell LP LDL as a cardiometabolic health ingredient in China, Hong Kong and Macau. The sales will be co-branded. Chief executive Steen Andersen has been granted 9.05 million options with an exercise price of 9.5p. They last ten years and performance criteria have to be met for them to be exercised.
Vehicle electrification technology developer Equipmake (EQIP) has signed a development agreement with JC Bamford. It will develop specific power electronics for JCB. This is an initial six-month development agreement.
Coinsilium Group Ltd (COIN) says portfolio company Otomato Web3 Agent Protocol, which has commenced the launch of the Otomato.xyz platform. The public launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025. The platform streamlines Web3 interactions. As well as its stake, Coinsilium has the rights to 7.5% of revenues generated by the platform up to the Token Listing Event.
Ananda Pharma (ANA) has completed the manufacture of a final technical batch of MRX1 CBD drug candidate. This enables the next step of the process to achieve MHRA clinical trial approval.
Arbuthnot Banking Group (ARBB) is trading in line with expectations and is set to achieve a 2024 pre-tax profit of £34.5m.
Tap Global Group (TAP) has raised £1m at 2p/share and this will be invested in the fintech app platform and growing its database of registered users.
SulNOx Group (SNOX) non-exec Nicholas Fairfax has bought 91,350 shares at 87p each. SulNOx has secured a patent in Malaysia covering a range of formulations for emulsifiers and fuel conditioners.
Mark Lyttleton has a 3.11% stake in WeCap (WCAP). Stephen Hill has 3.7% of Igraine (KING). Kasei Digital Assets (KASH) director Bryan Coyne bought 1.06 million shares at 11.22p each, taking his stake to 18.9%.
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Marshall of Cambridge (MCH) says the MoD has sold 12 ex-RAF C-130 aircraft to the Turkey government. Marshall has undertaken life extension work on seven of the aircraft and it will do the same work on the other five aircraft for the Turkey government. The value of this contract is £200m and it includes ongoing maintenance. This work will last until 2028. The US authorities are required to approve the deal.
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Hotel chain operator Studio Stays Hotel Group (SSHG) has joined JP Jenkins. This is a company that was formed by chief executive Grant Bovey on 7 February 2025. It has raised £50,000 at 0.5p/share. The plan is to develop a business that generates income from hotels and AIRBNB.
Deltex Medical Group (DEMG) has departed AIM and moved to the JP Jenkins matched bargains platform. The share price ended on AIM at 0.024p. Deltex Medical has developed ultrasound-based oesophageal doppler monitoring equipment for surgery and intensive care use.
Tribe Technology (TRYB) has also left AIM. The last share price on AIM was 0.075p. Northern Ireland-based Tribe Technology is a developer of autonomous mining equipment.
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Cash shell Rosebank Industries (ROSE) is in discussions with Cerberus Capital about the acquisition of Electrical Components International Inc (ECI). US-based ECI is a supplier of critical electrical distribution systems to a range of industries. No price has been put on the acquisition, but it will require a significant share issue and a new debt facility. The deal is subject to due diligence and will require a document for readmission to AIM. Trading in Rosebank Industries shares has been suspended until there is a document. Rosebank Industries joined AIM on 11 July 2024 after raising £50m at 250p/share. There was cash of £48.1m at the end of 2024.
Greatland Gold (GGP) released maiden drilling results for the West Dome Underground target at the Telfer prospect. This deposit is 800 metres below the West Dome open pit. There were 16 out of 19 holes that intercepted significant mineralisation. The weighted average intercept is calculated as 23 metres at 2.95g/t gold and 1.07% copper. This could extend the mine life. There will be a second phase of drilling.
Rail software and technology company Tracsis (TRCS) has won the contract to provide the ‘tap converter’ ticketing technology that will enable pay-as-you-go travel across the UK rail network. Tracsis previously supplied a similar service to some train operators. This will generate a small, fixed payment to Tracsis with every journey and could generate highly significant revenues. If 10% of journeys are via PAYG then this could generate £3m of annual revenues. The technology will not be deployed until 2026 and will take time to roll out, so it does not affect the 2024-25 forecasts and is not included in the 2025-26 pre-tax profit forecast of £15.3m. The Department of Transport has published a document outlining plans for Great British Rail and this should lead to the ending of uncertainty of the future of rail.
Medical and radiation technology developer Kromek (KMK) has received the initial payment of $25m from its deal with Siemens. This will enable Kromek to be profitable this year. The total agreement is worth $37.5m. The rest is payable over four years. The deal was announced at the end of January and is for producing cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detectors for single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) applications. This is a non-exclusive agreement and could lead to deals with other companies. Cavendish forecasts a 2024-25 pre-tax profit of £4.9m after a recovery in revenues in the second half. This could fall to £2.1m next year. Net cash is expected to be £1.8m at the end of April 2025 and Kromek is likely to stay in a net cash position for the next two years.
TheraCryf (TCF) is raising £4.25m at 0.25p/share. The previous closing share price was 1p. The cash will finance the pre-clinical development of Orexin-1, which came with the acquisition of Chronos Therapeutics. Orexin-1 is a potential drug for a range of neuropsychiatric disorders, including addiction and anxiety. This market could be worth $67.6bn by 2034. The preclinical data generated will help to attract potential partners. TheraCryf was previously expected to have net cash of £900,000 by the end of March 2025. Former Avacta boss Dr Alastair Smith has been appointed as TheraCryf chair. He will take his fee for at least 12 months in the form of shares.
Film and media localisation services provider Zoo Digital (ZOO) expects full year revenues to be at least $50.5m and a return to positive EBITDA of at least $1m. These are below expectations, though. Trading recovered following the writers’ strike in Hollywood, but there have been delays and cancellations. Zoo Digital is a preferred fulfilment vendor for Amazon Prime Video and there is an increase in potential work, predominantly for existing content. Original content production remains subdued and may not recover until nearer the end of the year. This year dubbing revenues will be lower than last year. Fixed costs have been cut by one-fifth over the past year and margins are improving.
Scotland-based housebuilder Springfield Properties (SPR) is selling land holdings in central Scotland to Barratt for £64.2m and could sell further sites. This will contribute a significant profit in the year to May 2025. Springfield Properties will refocus on the north of Scotland. Trading has been weak so far in this financial year. Interim revenues declined 13%, but better margins meant that pre-tax profit recovered from £2m to £3.8m. Singer has downgraded its 2025-26 pre-tax profit forecast by 14% to £14.2m, but the dividend is expected to continue to recover. A net cash position is expected by 2027.
Transense Technologies (TRT) reported interim figures showing revenues 36% ahead at £2.46m, although pre-tax profit was 13% lower at £550,000. Hiring is going on to build up the business to cope with further growth and this is holding back short-term profit. Full year pre-tax profit is expected to edge up to £1.6m this year, before slipping back to £1.3m in the year to June 2026. It should then return to growth. The company recently secured a new distribution agreement with Haltec Corporation, a US tyre valve company focused on mining, truck and aviation sectors. Cash was £1.19m at the end of 2024, but it rose to £1.87m at the end of January 2025.
Cambridge Cognition (COG) has submitted a letter of intent to the FDA under the Drug Development Tool pathway. This relates to the development of digital cognitive assessments reliable measurement of Cognitive Impairment Associated with Schizophrenia (CIAS). Cambridge Cognition does not require regulatory approval for its assessments, but the FDA qualification would help to broaden the adoption. The FDA has a backlog, and it could take more than two months to get a response. The next step would be to submit a detailed plan. Cambridge Cognition’s CANTAB platform has been used in the analysis of two phase 3 rials that were used in the FDA approval of Cobenfy from Bristol Myers Squibb. Cobenfy is the first antipsychotic drug to be approved with a new mechanism of action was approved in September 2024.
Compliance and resource management software provider AdvancedAdvT Ltd (ADVT) is winning new business and generating renewals on improved terms. Demand for cloud and digital services is growing. Singer expects EBITDA of £9.6m, having previously forecast £8.4m. The 2026 EBITDA forecast has been raised from £8.8m to £10.1m. AdvancedAdvT is still at an early stage of its buy and build strategy. Net cash is estimated to be £88m.
Media marketing platform developer SEEEN (SEEN) says 2024 revenues grew from $2.1m to $3.2m following a strong second half. This suggests that the business is gaining momentum and the current annual run-rate for revenues is $5m, which is in line with forecasts. A large publisher has contracted SEEEN to manage its video library on YouTube. SEEN has IP that can maximise the income from these videos. Revenues were below forecast but the outlook is positive.
Biome Technologies (BIOM) is planning to leave AIM and is holding a general meeting on 13 March to gain shareholder agreement. Access to additional funding is difficult with a depressed share price due to trading disappointments. Management believes it will be easier to raise cash as a private company without a public share price. It will also be easier to enter into transactions without having to make announcements. There will also be cost savings. JP Jenkins will provide a matched bargains facility.
Allergy Therapeutics (AGY) says published data from its phase III G306 study for its grass allergen immunotherapy Grass MATA MPL shows a 20.3% improvement, which is much higher than for trials of other treatments. The treatment requires six injections rather than up to 100 injections and tablets of other treatments. The quality of life improves by 27.7%. A marketing authorisation application has been filed in Germany.
Totally (TLY) chief executive Wendy Lawrence has stepped down and the board is seeking a replacement for the healthcare services provider. This follows the trading statement at the end of the previous week when the company lost a contract. Totally is still expected to make a pre-tax profit of £700,000 for the year to March 2025, but Canaccord Genuity has cut its 2025-26 forecast from £1.6m to £700,000. Professor Prasad Godbole is interim chief executive, although he is not on the board.
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Helium and hydrogen explorer Georgina Energy (GEX) has paid the A$50,000 deposit to AIM-quoted Mosman Oil and Gas (MSMN) as part of the acquisition of the company that owns the EPA155 permit. This covers Mt Winter, where previous drilling has identified helium and hydrogen, along with natural gas. The final acquisition is dependent on government authorisation of the exploration permit. This will trigger the second payment of A$300,000. Seismic data is being reprocessed. At the Hussar project, the Environmental Impact Survey is being completed.
First Tin (1SN) says crushing test work at the Taronga tin project in Australia shows it is possible to obtain up to 89.5% up to 89.5% of the contained tin. The average is 87.1% across seven samples. Testing is ongoing.
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Cooks Coffee (COOK) moved back into profit in the six months to September 2024. Revenues were 27% higher at NZ$2.74m with growth coming from new openings and existing sites. This income comes from fees from franchisees. Like-for-like growth in the UK was 6% and 3% in Ireland. Sales growth has accelerated in the second half with record sales per store in October. There were 83 coffee shops at the end of September 2024, and this could rise to 90 by next March. The company is moving domicile to the UK.
In the year to September 2024, Time to ACT (TTA) increased revenues from £958,000 to £1.67m. There was an underlying operating profit. There was a cash outflow from operating activities of £784,000 because of working capital movements. There was £1.17m in cash.
Global Connectivity (GCON) has had its stake in Rural Broadband Solutions diluted to £9.5m. The valuation of the stake has been reduced from £13.6m to £11.7m, which is equivalent to 3.2p/share. There is an agreement in principle for an investment in a new business.
Aquaculture technology developer OTAQ (OTAQ) has sent out the circular seeking shareholder approval to leave Aquis. The general meeting will be held on 10 December. Delays in orders mean that 2024 Dowgate forecasts a drop in revenues from £4.4m to £3.1m (previously £4.2m) this year and a £1.8m loss, up from £1.2m in 2023. There should be net cash of £100,000 by the end of the year. Convertible loan note interest can be capitalised with up to 75% of proceeds from the sale of certain inventory will be used to pay back the holders.
Lift Global Ventures (LFT) core financial information business Miriad made a positive contribution despite the tough financial markets. It generated £127,000 in cash. There was £163,000 in cash at the end of June 2024.
Invinity Energy Systems (IES) has sent a circular to shareholders to gain approval to move the domicile from Jersey to the UK.
Tap Global Group (TAP) has cancelled its long-term incentive plan and granted options to directors with most of the options vesting when there are increases in the share price. Peter Wall has been formally appointed as chairman.
Marula Mining (MARU) has appointed Morre Kingston Smith as auditor. Results from metallurgical testing work on ore from the Kinusi copper mine should be available in the first quarter of 2025. Further test shipments will happen before the end of the year. Sampling work of high-grade tungsten deposits at the Northern Cape lithium and tungsten project in South Africa is continuing. Tungsten concentrate could be produced next year.
Oscilate (MUSH) has identified areas to start hydrogen operations in Minnesota. Work is under budget.
Valereum (VLRM) has been admitted to the Apex segment of the Aquis Stock Exchange.
Vinanz Ltd (BTC) has added another 21 bitcoin miners to its site in Nebraska, taking the total to 56.
RentGuarantor Holdings (RGG) has launched an offer of £500,000 10% convertible loan notes lasting two years. This will fund an expansion of the workforce. The Renters’ Rights bill will increase demand for rent guarantor services.
SuperSeed Capital (WWW) reported a NAV of 111p/share at the end of September 2024.
Capital for Colleagues (CFCP) has disposed of more shares in investee company Computer Application Services and raised £299,000. It still owns 24.4%. Pipes and valves distributor TPS shares were sold raising £901,000. The remaining TPS stake is 16%. The cash raised will be invested in other businesses.
WeCap (WCAP) investment WeShop has appointed a US investment bank ahead of a flotation. Audited accounts for 2022 and 2023 have been signed off.
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Rail optimisation software and services provider Tracsis (TRCS) had a tough year, but strong recurring revenues helped. One-off revenues the previous year meant that revenues were 1% lower at £81m. Underlying pre-tax profit fell from £14.1m to £10.4m. Total dividend is 2.4p/share. There should eventually be further investment in the rail industry, which will be good news for Tracsis. The timing of the spending is uncertain. There are already potential deals in the pipeline, though. The business has been rationalised so that management can focus on core operations and further acquisitions. There is £19.8m in cash that can be spent on acquisitions that will enhance earnings.
Telecoms enterprise software supplier Cerillion (CER) continues to beat expectations. Full year pre-tax profit was 18% ahead at £19.8m. There were record new orders of £38.1m. The technology helps telecoms companies to operate more efficiently. Growth is set to continue.
It was no surprise that telecoms testing equipment supplier Calnex Solutions (CLX) had a tough first half. Revenues dipped from £7.8m to £7.4m and the loss more than doubled to £1.3m. Even so, the interim dividend has been maintained at 0.31p/share. Cash was reduced to £8.6m. New partners are starting to sell group products, and they are replacing Spirent. Second half revenues should be better than the particularly weak comparatives. This should enable a return to profit for the full year.
Semiconductors developer CML Microsystems (CML) improved interim revenues, but that was down to the Microwave Technologies business not being included in the comparatives. Like-for-like revenues were similar to the second half of last year. Pre-tax profit slumped from £1.9m to £800,000. The interim dividend is maintained at 5p/share. Net cash is £15m. There are potential property sales that will boost the balance sheet. The proposed move of Microwave Technologies to a new site will reduce the cost base. Existing and new products have good long-term prospects.
Frontier IP (FIPP) is raising £3m via a placing and subscription at 28p/share. A retail offer via Primary Bid could raise up to £1m. Minimum subscription is £250. The offer closes at 5pm on 25 November. Frontier IP made unrealised gains of £1.3m in the year to June 2024, but there was an overall loss of £1.3m. NAV is 79.7p/share. Despite that, there is a shortage of cash in the balance sheet and the additional cash should last 12 months as the company tries to generate some additional cash from investment realisations.
Helix Exploration (HEX) drilling at Clink#1 in Montana has been successful. There was 2.5% helium encountered in the Flathead formation, which was higher than expected, and 55% hydrogen in drilling mud. Testing is ongoing and there should be further news in the near future. The well could go into production next year.
Tavistock Investments (TAVI) is acquiring Alpha Beta Partners, which is an asset manager with £3bn under management. The business is focused on retail investors, and this will scale up the existing business of offering asset management services to third party advisers. Operating profit was more than £500,000 on revenues of £4m in the year to September 2024. The initial payment is £6m, with the maximum consideration of up to £18m. Two disposals have been completed and the initial payment of £22m will be received in early December. They could eventually generate £37.75m.
Iron treatment provider Shield Therapeutics (STX) says it will hit the 2024 target revenues of $31.5m, up from $13.1m, as revenue peer prescription has increased. Recruitment has been completed for an Accrufer phase III study in China. The proposed $10m investment by AOP Health still requires shareholder approval. Costs are being lowered by 10%. Cash flow breakeven should be hit by the end of 2025, if the sales growth momentum continues.
Chain and transmission equipment Renold (RNO) reported flat interim revenues of £123.4m and pre-tax profit of £11.3m. Spending on acquisitions increased net debt to £42.2m. There was a dip in chain revenues and transmission revenues were slightly higher with improved margins. North America should recover in the second half and destocking is ending in Europe. The Valencia factory being hit by flooding has hurt sentiment. There will be additional short-term costs of £4.8m because of this with insurance payments potentially coming through in 2025-26.
Webis (WEB) has decided to leave AIM. The US-focused gaming company will seek shareholder approval on 18 December. This will help to reduce costs. The operations remain loss making.
Churchill China (CHH) had a tougher second half than expected with a lack of seasonal uplift in the fourth quarter. This means that 2024 pre-tax profit will be well below expectations. Next year is expected to continue to be weak with hospitality businesses hit by higher National Insurance costs. There will also be a hit for Churchill China and costs are being reduced, but 2025 expectations are also downgraded. The balance sheet remains strong.
Scientific instruments supplier Judges Scientific (JDG) says order intake has reduced if the large Geotek contract is excluded. China is particularly weak, but other markets are also tough, and orders have been deferred. Zeus has cut its 2024 pre-tax profit forecast by 19% to £25m. Next year’s forecast has also been trimmed.
Ilika (IKA) has reached the D6 milestone through the testing of 10Ah cells in its Goliath solid state batteries for electric vehicles. These larger cells have been shown to be safe and the D7 version should be available to potential customers in the second quarter of 2025. This moves the company nearer to finding a partner for the Goliath battery.
Property fund adviser and investor First Property (FPO) had a good first half with one-off profits from the trading of properties by a fund, where the company has an investment. There was also the early receipt of fees from disposal of properties in another fund. There was a swing from a loss of £650,000 to a pre-tax profit of £1.16m. Net debt was £18.7m.
Cannabis-based medicines developer Celadon Pharmaceuticals (CEL) has received a further £200,000 drawdown from the committed credit facility and the lender is committed to providing the remaining £500,000. However, it has to sell an investment to provide the cash. There is still £400,000 outstanding from a share subscription. Celadon Pharmaceuticals has enough cash to get it to January. Talks with another lender continue.
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Construction equipment hire company Speedy Hire (SDY) made a small profit in the first half with a recovery expected in the second half. Interim revenues fell 2% to £204m with flat hire revenues and lower fuel sales. Volumes are not being chased so that profit can be maximised. Pre-tax profit was £300,000 because of operational gearing, higher interest charges and a lower joint venture contribution. The Amey contract starts in the second half. Net debt is £112m.
J Smart and Co (Contractors) (SMJ) improved its full year pre-tax profit from £105,000 to £2.37m despite a higher loss on construction activities. The investment property business made a larger contribution. Investment properties are worth £70m and there is £7.5m of net cash. NAV is £126.3m. The total dividend is 3.23p/share.
Media Concierge has approached publisher National World (NWOR) about a possible offer of 21p/share. Media Concierge claims to have the backing of 72.2% of the share capital. Media Concierge wants the offer to be recommended by the board and to be able to complete due diligence. National World claims that entities affiliated with Media Concierge owe it £4.4m.
Technology consolidator Sealand Capital Galaxy (SCGL) is making its maiden AI investment. After evaluating suitable opportunities, the company has decided on EVOO AI (www.evoo.ai), which is a data platform with AI learning models incorporated. It provides insights to the luxury goods sector, such as market trends and consumer behaviour. The main product is Olive, a luxury e-commerce marketplace that offers personalised shopping. The company was incorporated on 15 December 2023. On 14 March 2024, EVOO AI had net assets of £848,000, including fixed asset investments of £800,000 and £1 in cash. The plan is for Sealand Capital Galaxy to invest in a convertible loan note. The first tranche is £200,000 and the second trance will be £100,000. The annual interest rate is 12% and the term is 18 months. Interest is payable on maturity. There will be a fee of one million warrants exercisable at €0.06/share. If the company floats at a lower share price the exercise price will match that price.
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Thixotropic gels manufacturer Unigel Group (UNX) joined the Access segment of the Aquis Stock Exchange. The gels are used in the fibre optic industry. There was £800,000 raised at 64p a share. The share price ended the day at 65p.
Aquis Stock Exchange has issued a disciplinary notice to Love Hemp Group (LIFE) after omitting information in a fundraising announcement in February. It was not stated that not all the cash had been received and one investor did not pay the £1.2m it was supposed to for the shares. There was no update until May, thereby creating a false impression of the cash position. The £100,000 fine has been cut to £70,000 for early settlement. Trading in the shares remains suspended following the resignation of Peterhouse as corporate adviser. The board has been strengthened. A new corporate adviser is required for trading to recommence.
Hydrogen Utopia International (LON: HUI) is planning to enter a 50/50 joint venture with AIM-quoted Powerhouse Energy (LON: PHE) to develop a plant using non-recyclable waste plastic to produce hydrogen in Poland. Hydrogen Utopia International will be allowed to recover its costs of €250,000 with a €250,000 premium. This agreement is similar to the one between the companies for the proposed Tipperary plant, which will be built on a site leased by Trifol Resources. DXSP
British Honey Corporation (BHC) hopes to report its 2021 results before the end of September. This year’s trading has been tougher and the 2022 figures will be worse than expected with revenues of £6m.
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) has secured an option to acquire the Anketell gold copper project, which is north of the company’s Red Setter project in Western Australia. The option payment is £25,000. The consideration would be £50,000 in cash and 2.17 million shares at 14.75p each.
BWA Group (BWAP) has been granted a three-year licence for Nkoteng 2 at the Nkoteng heavy mineral sands project in Cameroon. This covers an additional 60km of strike length.
Evrima (EVA) has increased its holding in Eastport Ventures to 6.85%. Eastport also owns shares in another investee company, Premium Nickel, which has confirmed that saleable nickel and copper concentrates can be produced at the Selkirk mine in Botswana.
Capital for Colleagues (CFCP) has received an initial payment of £92,629 for the disposal of the stake in The Homebuilding Centre. This is higher than the £50,000 minimum payment because of strong trading.
Watchstone Group (WTG) had cash of £10.2m and £1.8m in escrow on 19 August.
Quetzal Capital (QTZ) says investee company Tap Global Ltd has launched a Crypto-as-a-Service product. This will enable regulated banks and financial service companies to offer cryptocurrency trading services to clients.
Diesel emission reduction additives supplier SulNOx Group (SNOX) increased revenues from £18,000 to £34,000 in the year to March 2022. There was £1.07m in cash in the balance sheet, although this fell to £604,000 by the end of June 2022.
Goodbody Health Inc has become Goodbody Health Ltd (GDBY) following the redomicile to Guernsey. Trading commenced in the new entity on Wednesday.
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Rail and events software and services provider Tracsis (LON: TRCS) beat forecasts in the year to July 2022. finnCap has upgraded its earnings forecast from 33.2p a share to 34.5p a share. There was a sharp recovery in the events and traffic data business, while the other businesses continue to grow. Implementations of Tracsis software continue despite the rail strikes. The full year results will be published on 9 November.
Alumasc (ALU) is selling the poorly performing solar shading manufacturer and installer Levolux to Talrus Ltd, which is owned by Rcapital, for £1. Levolux has around £1.4m in cash and that is part of the disposal. There is deferred consideration of £1m which will be paid out of the proceeds of a disposal of the Levolux business. The impairment charge for Levolux will be £14.9m, while the £2m operating loss will be reported as a discontinued activity.
Corporate finance adviser Marechale Capital (MAC) increased pre-tax profit from £246,000 to £2.56m in the year to April 2022. That was mainly down to an increase in the value of investments and warrants. Fundraisings by Future Biogas, which postponed an AIM flotation, Chestnut Group and the Burgh Island Hotel were all at a premium to Marechale’s existing holdings. There was a cash outflow from operating activities of £131,000. NAV increased from £686,000 to £3.63m, or 3.8p a share.
First Property (FPO) has sold a property in Tureni, Romania for £3.05m, which is a book profit of £981,000. That leaves one fully owned property in Romania.
Rockwood Strategic (RKW) is planning to move to the Main Market in order to improve the tax efficiency by converting into an investment trust. The prospectus should be published by 6 September and the AIM cancellation could happen before the end of September.
Aquaculture products supplier Benchmark (BMK) increased third quarter revenues by 28% to £36.3m with a particularly strong performance by the genetics division. Sales of salmon eggs were 39% higher and shrimp sales were 164% ahead from a lower base. Investment in additional capacity in Iceland and the US is beginning to pay off. In the nine months to September 2022, underlying operating profit fell from £7.3m to £5.6m.
Australia-focused explorer Artemis Resources Ltd (ARV) says no significant nickel or copper mineralisation was shown from drilling samples at the Osborne nickel prospect. The approach to exploration will be reassessed. Two drill holes at its Greater Carlow project have not shown any sign of mineralisation, but that was not a surprise. A mineral resource estimate for Greater Carlow is expected in September and new targets have been identified. Two drill holes have been completed at the Apollo target at Paterson Central and it has re-entered a previous hole to drill deeper. This is near to the Greatland Gold (GGP) Havieron project.
Greatland Gold is raising £29.7m at 8.2p a share following Newcrest Mining’s decision not to take up the option to buy a further 5% stake in the Havieron gold project in Western Australia. Greatland Gold retains a 30% stake in Havieron. The price for the 5% stake had been set at $60m and much of that cash was earmarked to pay off loans from Newcrest Mining. The money raised will help to fund Greatland Gold’s share of further drilling and development expenses at Havieron, plus providing cash for other exploration activities in the Paterson region.
Alba Mineral Resources (LON: ALBA) has agreed to acquire the 10% minority interest in the company that owns the Clogau gold mine and plans to dewater the Llechfraith mine shaft. It is also buying back a 3% net smelter return royalty leaving a 1% net smelter royalty and £72,000 of loans held by the vendor. The total cost is £400,000 in the form of 200 million Alba shares at 0.2p each, which was a 25% premium to the closing price. There are also 81.9 million warrants exercisable at 0.4p each.
Haydale Graphene Industries (HAYD) is raising £5m at 2p a share and there is going to be an open offer at the same price that could raise up to £510,000.
Education provider Malvern International (MLVN) is benefiting from a recovery in student numbers following the easing of Covid restrictions. Interim revenues were 60% higher at £2.3m. Pre-booked and delivered revenues mean that full year revenues should be at least £5.3m.
Great Western Mining Corporation (GWMO) assay results for drilling at four prospects in Nevada. Results from the 2022 drill programme will start arriving in September. The drilling was completed under budget.
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Motor dealer Lookers (LOOK) generated a 4% increase in interim revenues to £2.23bn with lower used vehicle volumes offset by higher selling prices. Underlying pre-tax profit dipped from £50m to £47.2m, although that was higher than expected. Also, there was £12.7m of government support in the previous period. Full year pre-tax profit is expected to fall from £90.7m to £67m.
Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCTP) is delaying the phase I trial of OCT130401 and concentrating on its first programme, OCT461201, where a phase I trial will start in January. This means that cash will last until the fourth quarter of 2023. There should be initial results from the phase I trial before then. Karen Lowe is stepping down as finance director.
BATM Advanced Communications (BVC) reported a decline in profit in the first half of 2022 after a sharp fall in diagnostics revenues because of Covid-boosted comparisons. Networking division revenues increased. Ongoing group revenues fell from £64.2m to £57.5m.
Packaging manufacturer and distributor Macfarlane Group (MACF) increased interim revenues by 14% to £139.2m, while pre-tax profit edged up from £8.59m to £8.86m. The growth in profit came from the manufacturing division. The interim dividend is 3% higher at 0.9p a share. Net debt is £9.7m.
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NFT Investments (NFT) is not going ahead with the acquisition of crypto tech and operations company Pluto Digital Assets and trading in the shares has recommenced. NFT had cash of £21.9m, having made seven investments, and net assets of £34.4m, 3.43p a share, at the end of 2021.
National Milk Records (NMRP) is linking up with another former Milk Marketing Board business Genus (GNS). National Milk Records will provide the fully listed animal breeding company with multi-panel genomic testing and evaluations. The two firms have been part of a process to map the DNA of the worst cows and bulls in terms of environmental impact. Farmers will be able to choose to breed cows with lower impact and highest milk yields. The initial contract lasts for five years.
Asimilar Group (ASLR) has joined the Access segment of the Aquis Stock Exchange. The technology investment company hopes that this will improve share liquidity. The AIM-quotation is being maintained but may be terminated to save money if the new quotation is successful.
Rogue Baron (SHNJ) has signed two new distribution deals. Oak and Still will distribute Shinju whisky in the UK from April 2022. Beverage Hunters will be the distributor in Spain from May.
Vanadium flow batteries technology developer Invinity Energy Systems (IES) has successfully concluded a validation programme by Korea-based Hyosung Heavy Industries and signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for a global partnership and exclusivity in Korea.
Talent management and livestreaming company All Things Considered (ATC) increased revenues and other operating income by 23% to £9.9m in 2021. The loss is likely to be £2.8m. There was £4.4m in cash at the end of 2021. The live music market continues to recover. All Things Considered has invested $6m from a short-term promissory note into a new company focused on music digitisation and blockchain technology. This is a minority investment out of a total of $80m. The full year figures should be published in May.
Chapel Down Group (CDGP) has been appointed as the official sparkling wine supplier to the English Cricket Board. The company’s sparkling wines will be given to the winners of internationals and domestic finals.
Cadence Minerals (KDNC) says that iron ore stockpile shipments have started from the Amapa project in Brazil.
Eastinco Mining (EM.P) has discovered 16 new pegmatite zones following geochemical sampling at its HCK joint venture in southern Rwanda. This takes the total to 18.Surface geological exploration is underway at Musasa.
Clean Invest Africa (CIA) has renegotiated its loan facility and the £5m deemed to be outstanding has been changed into convertible loan stock that is convertible into shares at 1p each. There will be immediate conversion of £4.47m of loan notes.
Gunsynd (GUN) invested £75,000 into First Tin (1SN) at the placing price of 30p, having already invested £125,000 at 15p a share. The share price ended the first day at 30p.
AIM-quoted Vela Technologies (VELA) has acquired a 28.8% stake in healthcare and medtech firm Igraine (KING) for £404,000 or 1.8p a share. Richard Edwards had previously sold his 10.3% stake.
Giles Brand has increased his stake in EPE Special Opportunities (ESO) from 32.1% to 33.4%.
Aquis Exchange (AQX) non-exec chairman Glenn Collinson has bought an initial stake of 12,003 shares at 512p each. Shepherd Neame (SHEP) director Richard Oldfield has bought 25,000 shares at 837.4p each and 15,000 shares at 835.35p each. Hot Rocks investments (HRIP) non-exec chairman Brian Rowbotham bought 715,000 shares at 0.7p each and he owns 3.5%. Non-exec director Charles Vaughan has taken his stake to 2.53% after purchasing 1.5 million shares at 0.65p each.
AIM
The London Stock Exchange says that Arden Partners (ARDN) will lose its nominated adviser status if the merger with legal services provider Ince (INCE) goes ahead.
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) revenues more than doubled to £24m, while pre-tax profit jumped from £4.77m to £6.42m thanks to the acquisition of rival Hunters Property. There is more to come. More financial advisers are being recruited and more of the franchisees are taking advantage of the services. The total dividend of 11.6p a share was higher than expected.
Belvoir Group (BLV) generated organic revenue growth of 25% last year. In 2021, pre-tax profit jumped from £7.5m to £10.3m, while the dividend is 8.5p a share. Management expects the residential sales part of the business to return to normal levels following the ending of incentives, while the lettings and financials businesses continue to grow.
Gaming machine monitors and consoles supplier Quixant (QXT) generated 2021 revenues of $87.1m, while pre-tax profit was $5.4m. Net cash is $17.6m. Screens supplier Densitron achieved the highest sales since it was acquired. Revenues are increasing from higher value added products.
Trading levels of most of the businesses of Tracsis (TRCS) have got back to previous levels, although the traffic data division recovery was delayed. In the six months to January 2022, group revenues were 31% ahead at £29.2m, while underlying pre-tax profit improved from £4.1m to £5m. The interim dividend is 0.9p a share. The recent US acquisition provides a customer base in the US, which is not as far advanced in terms of rail optimisation software as the UK.
Freight forwarding and transport services both improved their profit contribution to Xpediator (LSE: XPD) in 2021. The warehousing and logistics profit slumped due to problems in the UK. Pre-tax profit rose by one-quarter to £9.1m in 2021. The total dividend was reduced to 1.1p a share. A special dividend is a possibility this year, though. A new chief executive is still being sought.
Ecommerce technology provider Attraqt (ATQT) increased full year revenues by 9% to £22.9m but continued to lose money. There was £3.5m in the bank at the end of 2021 and management hopes to be cash neutral in 2022.
SourceBio International (SBI) grew Covid-19 testing revenues and core divisions also improved revenues during 2021. Group revenues grew from £50m to £92.5m, but they are expected to decline to £39.5m in 2022. That masks sharply higher core revenues partly due to a recent acquisition. The Covid testing labs can be converted to other uses.
Floorcoverings supplier Likewise (LIKE) says that first quarter of 2022 is ahead of budget. The Birmingham logistics site is up and running. The latest acquisition is Delta Carpets, which is earnings enhancing.
Anglesey Mining (AYM) has made the switch from the Main Market to AIM. It had been listed since May 1988. The company’s main asset is the 100%-owned Parys Mountain copper lead zinc deposit in Anglesey, north Wales. Other assets include a 20% interest in the Grangesberg iron project in Sweden. There is a right of first refusal to increase the stake to 70%. The share price moved up by 0.01p to 4.06p on the first day of trading on AIM.
MAIN MARKET
First Tin (1SN) raised £20m at 30p a share and ended the first day of trading at 30p (29p/31p). First Tin issued 60 million shares to acquire Taronga Mines, which owns Australian tin mining assets. The company already owned German tin projects. The cash raised should last for 18-24 months.
Radiology services provider Medica Group (MGP) had a much stronger second half to 2021. Revenues from elective surgery where slightly lower in the first half because of the effect of lockdowns and restrictions. The 2021 group revenues improved from £12.5m to £17.3m as surgery activity built back to previous levels. In 2021, group revenues improved from £36.8m to £61.9m, while underlying pre-tax profit increased from £4.74m to £11.5m. That excludes £4.13m of non-underlying costs, including amortisation, share based payments and one-off professional fees of £555,000. Net cash was £3.88m at the end of 2021. There is potential contingent consideration of £6.89m. The total dividend is 5% higher at 2.68p a share.
DG Innovate (DGI) completed its reversal into Path Investments. The company was acquired for £32.4m in shares issued at 0.6p each and has two operations. The first is developing electric drive technology and the other is developing sodium-ion batteries. The £2.55m raised at 0.5p a share, plus the £2.08m raised from warrants exercised at 0.25p each, will help to commercialise these technologies. The share price ended the first day at 0.34p, which is higher than the suspension price.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) is a shell seeking energy and natural resources assets and it raised £1.34m at 4p a share. The shares ended the week at 4.75p. The pro forma net assets are 2.6p a share. Management is seeking production that provides cash flow and/or strong exploration potential in known resources areas.
Aura Renewable Acquisitions (ARA) is a new shell seeking acquisitions in the renewable energy sector and it raised £1m at 10p a share. It ended the first day of trading at 17p. Pro forma cash is 8.4p a share. The founder shareholder is Harmony Capital Investments, which is behind the management of AIM-quoted, Asia-focused investment company Jade Road Investments Ltd (JADE), where Aura chairman John Croft is executive chairman. Aura is targeting is a range of businesses in areas such as wind, solar, biomass, hydro, carbon capture, waste management, smart grids and hydrogen supply.
OTHER MARKETS
Cyprus listed FOS Holdings has appointed Nick Kounoupias as chief executive. He is a solicitor with his own intellectual property consultancy. The film and entertainment company is planning a complex of five studios in Cyprus between Limassol and Larnaca, plus studios in other locations around the world. EU grants will help the funding of the studio complex, but other funding will need to be secured. FOS also plans to make three films a year.
Andrew Hore