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Quoted Micro 13 April 2026
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Oscillate (SRVL), which is changing its name to Serval Resources, raised £34,000 in its retail offer at 22.5p/share, which is below the maximum level of £300,000. It is acquiring Kalahari Copper and moving to AIM on 27 April.
Digital assets investor Valereum (VLRM) has received confirmation that the $300,000 cash element of the coupon is being paid in instalments over four days. Further amounts due from strategic partner Quorum Global Photonics (QGP), which is a 49.7% shareholder, are expected to be paid under the $200m royalty and streaming financing agreement. Pieter Scholtz and Gerhard Kotzee are directors of both companies.
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) plans to acquire the Silver Lake project in Western Australia. Before that happens, historic data will be further analysed. If it goes ahead 3.57 million shares will be issued for the acquisition.
Hot Rocks Investments (HRIP) has made new investments in Central Gold, Futuro Resources and Cobra Resources (COBR). Investee company Mendell Helium (MDH) is moving from Aquis to AIM, and 49%-owned Sunshine Gold Capital has been granted a third tenement as part of the Dexter gold project, which is near to two existing gold mines in Western Australia.
Stack BTC (STAK) made a loss of £110,000 in the six months to January 2026. There was cash of £51,000 at the end of January 2026 and since then £4.28m has been raised. There have been 31 Bitcoin acquired. The focus is finding a business to acquire.
Ethtry (ETHY) has spent £100,000 to buy 66.6737 Ethereum. It owns 816.6737 Ethereum.
Cooks Coffee Company (COOK) was franchisor of the year (expanding food and non-food) in the 2026 Irish Franchise Association Awards, and a franchisee was named franchisee of the year.
Shepherd Neame (SHEP) non-exec director George Barnes bought 2,173 shares at 458p each. Falconedge (EDGE) chief executive Roy Kashi and family have bought 2.9 million shares for an average of just over 1p each. The total holding has risen to 6.45%. EPE Special Opportunities (LON: EO.P) directors Clive Spears and David Pirouet each bought 5,968 shares at 176p and 168p respectively.
TechFinancials has changed its name to Ubuntu Mining and Metals Inc (UNTU).
ASSET MATCH
Brewer Wadworth and Company (WAD) says 2025 accounts should be published later in April. Strong Christmas trading meant like-for-like sales were 7% ahead. Beer volumes were 16% higher in the first two months of the year as the company sold more of its beer via its own pubs. Like-for-like sales of the group are 4% higher, but margins are under pressure even though gas and electricity costs are set until 2029. One pub was sold in January.
AIM
RentGuarantor (RGG) growth is accelerating with first quarter revenues more than doubling to £880,000 and this has sparked an upgrade. New partners have been brought onboard. It is also offering a new product with mydeposits that combines insuring rent deposits with the rent guarantee service. Allenby has increased its 2026 pre-tax profit forecast by 26% to £300,000. This would be a maiden profit.
Van Elle (VANL) is recommending a 52.3p/share cash bid from STRABAG UK, which values the ground engineering company at £58.8m. The share price has not been that high for more than three years. The directors had talks with other suitors before receiving this bid approach. Vienna-based STRABAG provides construction services, and it was seeking to expand in the UK.
Alien Metals (UFO) says joint venture partner GreenTech Minerals has identified material upside potential for the Munni Munni Platinum-Palladium-Copper-Nickel project in Western Australia not included in the current mineral resource estimate of 24Mt @ 2.9 g/t PGE₄ for 2.2Moz. Alien Metals has a 30% interest and a free carry until completion of a bankable feasibility study. High grade zones have been identified and there is potential for open pit mining. The results of the maiden drilling programme should be announced later this month. Joint venture partner West Coast Silver has announced a 1,500 metre drilling programme for the Elizabeth Hill silver project in Western Australia.
Data analysis software and services provider Celebrus Technologies (CLBS) says full year revenues are broadly in line with expectations at $23.3m, down from $38.7m because of a change in business model, and the loss will be around $200,000. Annualised recurring revenues grew from $13.6m to $15m. Two bank customers sold off parts of their businesses, so their payments were reduced. Some expected deals at contracted stage were lost or delayed and Celebrus Technologies is improving its skills in winning new clients. Cash was $32m at the end of March 2026. Another loss is anticipated for 2026-27.
Mercantile Ports and Logistics (MPL) is pursuing legal remedies to regain control of port operating subsidiary, Karanja Terminal & Logistics. One bank did not sanction an agreement for a one-time settlement of company debt with the consortium of banks. The court has told the Committee of Creditors holding the company debt to consider an offer to redeem 100% of outstanding debt. There has been no progress and there are potential buyers interested in the assets. An international oil and gas company is a potential provider of funds to help redeem the debt. A meeting was held to consider Mercantile’s proposal on Friday 10 April.
The shares of Secure Property Development and Investment (SPDI) returned from suspension. The property company amended heads of agreement with energy storage technology developer Adven, which it is proposed will acquired SPDI, so it is not a reverse takeover anymore. Instead, Adven intends to join AIM and launch a share exchange for SPDI. Adven can then raise money via EIS.
Steppe Cement (STCM) has increased cement sales in Kazakhstan in the first quarter of 2026 to 344,058 tonnes, from 276,217 tonnes in the same period last year. The average price was one-fifth higher at around $57/tonne. Market share increased to 16%. Capacity is being increased and the final estimated cost is $35m.
Atome (ATOM) is in the final stages of negotiations for the funding of the Villeta fertiliser project in Paraguay. Definitive documentation with the equity consortium is expected by 17 April. The potential funders are likely to be at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings at that time.
Physiomics (PYC) has accepted a general meeting request from Michael Whitlow, who owns 13.7%, and the meeting is on29 April. Michael Whitlow wanted to appoint Nicholas Tulloch, Ian Bagnall, Martin Gouldstone (later removed) and himself as directors and remove Dr Jim Millen, Shalabh Kumar, Dr Tim Corn, and Dr Peter Sargent, as long as least two of the new directors are appointed. The board did offer to appoint two non-execs to replace two existing ones, but it felt that the remuneration requested was too high. The board believes that the disruption could hamper the ability to commercialise its IP. They are asking shareholders to vote against the resolutions.
Quantum Blockchain Technologies (QBT) says a court has stopped enforcement of a €6m plus damages award against Sipiem relating to the Mediapolis business. The company has not been able to enforce the seizing of property of a former Sipiem director because he has declared bankruptcy. The liquidation of Mediapolis is being completed and a further distribution of €132,000 is expected to be received by the end of June.
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Financial management software developer Aptitude Software (LSE: APTD) has decided to seek a potential purchaser as well as considering other options for the business. It is possible that other businesses would be sold to concentrate on Fynapse. The refocus on that product led to a 1% dip to £49.8m even though Fynapse sales were higher. Recurring revenues were £54.4m and operating profit was flat at £10m. Net cash is £21.2m. The dividend is 5.4p/share.
Solvonis Therapeutics (SVNS) has been granted a US patent for its PTSD programme. The patent covers a chemically distinct monoamine modulator series designed to modulate serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline transporter systems (SERT, DAT and NET) and lasts February 2043.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 6 April 2026
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
In 2025, heart health products developer ProBiotix Health (PBX) increased revenues by 45% to £2.73m. The loss was reduced from £852,000 to £1.24m. Revenues continue to grow in the first quarter of the new financial year, and it has achieved profitability. Cash was £1.27m at the end of 2025. The order book has more than doubled to £1.3m. The company is diversifying into new medical areas.
Dermatology products developer Incanthera (INC) says direct to consumer sales of Skin + CELL products have been disappointing, generating £12,400. Discussions continue relating to retail distribution. No bulk sale will be achieved before the end of the March 2026 financial year, so stocks will be higher than anticipated. There are also technology licensing talks. The company has to be careful with working capital, but it believes it has enough cash for immediate requirements.
Oscillate (SRVL), which is changing its name to Serval Resources, is acquiring Kalahari Copper and moving to AIM on 27 April. The strategy is to build a business with a range of copper exploration and development assets. There will be a 50-for-one share consolidation. There will be a share issue to raise £2.9m at 22.5p/share. A WRAP retail offer could raise up to $300,000.
Mendell Helium (MDH) expects to publish the document for the move to AIM during April. That will spark the exercise of the option to acquire M3 Helium. The Rost 2-26 well has reached 4,540 feet. This will test helium prospects. There are preparations for the re-completion of Schneweis Ventures 13A well.
Valereum (VLRM) confirms the exclusivity agreement with Quantum Global Photonics and the definitive agreement is expected by the end of April. As part of the agreement, the first coupon payment for medium term notes of $3.9m will be a combination of cash and VGOLD-CORE (independently valued and verified) gold-backed tokens, where the launch is subject to regulatory approval. The deal involves technology integration, tokenisation and profit sharing. So far, $900,000 has been drawn down from the $2.5m investment from Blubird Global Inc. There are currently talks with Blubird Global about revising the terms of the funding, which could mean that funding could end.
Zak Mir is no longer chief executive of Lift Global Ventures (LFT) and he is not running the investor relations business Miriad any longer. The investment strategy has changed to an AI focus. Cash was £199,000 at the end of 2025 and subsequently a £40,000 settlement was agreed with a former consultant.
Heart medicines developer Cardiogeni (CGNI) says that the share swap deal with Kira Health Invest AG is progressing and could complete by 10 April. Kira Health Invest AG will acquire 67.5% of subsidiary Cell Therapy in return for a 32.5% shareholding in Kira’s hotels and wellness clinics subsidiary Lumen Clinics, which has assets of more than €100m.
Time to ACT (TTA) has appointed VSA Capital as corporate adviser and has raised £415,000 at 6p/share. The company is in talks to acquire the assets of heat treatment business MTE Heat Treatment, which is in administration. This will fit with Diffusion Alloys. It is not buying any asset from Versarien. There are other potential acquisitions.
Investment company Gledhow Investments (GDH) had NAV of £1.2m at the end of September 2025. Net cash is currently £762,000 following recent disposals. This provides the opportunity to take advantage of market volatility.
IntelliAM AI (INT) has bought the business and assets of RBM Lubrications for £25,000 payable in cash at the end of 2029. This expands the business in Scotland.
Oberon Investments (OBE) has launched a global thematic equity fund called TM Oberon Theseus Fund. It will be structured around five to eight core themes and have up to 75 investments.
B HODL (HODL) has completed the initial At-The-Market equity offer and raised £42,300 at 7.05p/share. Another Bitcoin has been acquired for £51,234. The total holding is 165.487 Bitcoin which cost an average of £81,962 each.
Digital asset miner Sterling Digital (ASIC) did not have any revenues in the period to December 2025. There was £3.67m in the bank after the Aquis flotation. Data mining equipment has been acquired, and Bitcoin should be being produced by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
South west England focused minerals explorer Tamar Minerals (TMR) had £171,000 in cash at the end of 2025 following a £256,000 cash outflow from operations in the previous six months. Since, then £2.04m has been raised.
Fund of funds investment company SuperSeed Capital (WWW) made realised and unrealised gains of more than £452,000 in 2025. This increased NAV from 1.2544p/share to 1.3668p/share.
Mollyroe (MOY) has raised £470,000 through a convertible loan note issue and £155,000 at 0.25p/share, which is also the conversion price for the loan notes. The loan facility to AI film maker Cascade has been increased from £300,000 to £500,000. Mollyroe will receive and arrangement fee of £40,000.
Macaulay Capital (MCAP) has raised £225,000 from the exercise of warrants at 25p each.
BWA Group (BWAP) managing director James Butterfield bought 1.4 million shares at 0.29p each and owns 8.02% of the company.
JP JENKINS
Surrey-based Oomisoft (OOMI) joined JP Jenkins on 1 April. The company provides membership management software, CRM and digital services. The customer is not for profit and professional organisations.
ASSET MATCH
Anti-microbial technology developer Byotrol (BYOT) has raised £250,000 at 016p/share. The cash will help to fund growth opportunities.
Recruitment services provider Macdonald and Company (MAC1) is asking for shareholder approval for a share buyback from William Buck and Robin Glover. This relates to a restructuring of interests in Asia. The general meeting is 16 April.
AIM
Building products supplier BRCK (BRCK) has received an unsolicited bid approach from Atlas Holdings LLC and after initial contact and exchange of information a 65p/share indicative offer was made. The share price has not been that level since June 2025. That offer was rejected by the board on 23 March. Atlas will be provided with additional information to see whether it can come up with a better offer, but it says this would not be enough for a firm bid.
CleanTech Lithium (CTL) has published the pre-feasibility study for the Laguna Verde lithium brine project in Chile. This shows a NPV10 of $699m over a 25-year period. This assumes extracting 15,000t per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate. The operating cost is assumed to be $5,768/t and a sale price of $22,500/t. Upfront capex is $748m. First production would be 2031.
Steel structures supplier Billington (BILN) has gained new contracts worth £50m even though the market is still relatively weak. This helps to underpin expectations for 2026, although some of the work will be done in 2027. The 2025 results are due to be published later this month. A pre-tax profit of £3.5m is forecast before a recovery to £8.3m. Manufacturing has been streamlined and Cavendish may reassess forecasts when the results are published.
Whisky supplier Artisanal Spirits Company (ART) was hit by tariffs and the US government shutdown. Elsewhere, there was an improvement in revenues last year. However, overall revenues dipped from £23.6m to £19.9m and that meant that the loss was raised from £3.1m to £7m. Net debt was £31.5m and this should start to reduce this year. The company has changed its way of trading with the US and taken on the distribution in the country.
There was a return to growth at CML Microsystems (CML) in the second half. However, the company will still make a full year loss, rather than the small profit previously expected, because the growth was in lower margin revenues. Supply chain problems have eased. Shore says it will publish 2026-27 forecasts after the latest results are published on 16 June.
Mobile games developer Gaming Realms (GMR) has been hit by changes to stake limits in the UK and there will be another setback when the tax rate increases this year. Revenues improved from £28.5m to £31.4m, while pre-tax profit rose from £8.3m to £9m as management adapted to the stake changes and kept control of costs. More games and adding licence partners have helped revenues continue to rise. North American revenues continue to grow.
Wound healing technology developer AOTI Inc (AOTI) says 2025 revenues were $66.5m, up 15% on 2024. Underlying pre-tax profit was $3.1m, compared with a loss last year. Net debt reached $6.5m. There is a $1.7m provision on money owed by Arizona. Revenues could still rise this year even though AOTI is pulling out of Arizona due to difficulty in getting paid, but profit could decline to $1.2m before starting to grow again. Outstanding debt from Arizona may eventually be reclaimed. A CMS local coverage determination is still expected in the near-term and that will provide some positivity.
Greatland Resources (GGP) benefited from a recovery in the gold price to $4,677.28/ounce. Earlier in the week, it revealed a mineral resource estimate for the O’Callaghans tungsten copper zinc lead deposit. There is 70Mt @ 0.35% of tungsten trioxide. The Telfer mineral resource estimate has been raised by 150% to 8 million ounces. Together with Havieron, the resources could be mined for many decades.
Abingdon Health (ABDX) has won a series of contracts worth £4.8m with a US client. This covers the development of multiplex quantitative lateral flow assay systems for human testing which will be delivered over 27 months. This supports the decision to expand capacity in the US. There could be a subsequent manufacturing contract. The company is set to move to around breakeven in 2026-27. The share price gained 10.3% to 8p.
Ariana Resources (AAU) reported a £12.4m loss for 2025, but this is almost all down to the change in valuation of the Turkey joint venture. That is a non-cash adjustment. The cash outflow from operating activities was £2.6m. Progress is being made with the Dokwe project in Zimbabwe and there is £5.4m in the bank to fund its development.
Monoclonal antibodies developer Bioventix (BVXP) reported interim revenues 9% lower at £6.2m. China was a tough market and some products are maturing. Pre-tax profit was slightly lower at £4.9m. Cash was £5.1m at the end of 2025. The customer base is being broadened and there is longer-term potential for royalties from the company’s antibodies that are included in products. Full year pre-tax profit is set to fall from £10.2m to £9.6m. The full year dividend is set to be unchanged at 150p/share even though it is not going to be covered by earnings.
Digital finance hub Tap Global Group (TAP) interim revenues fell from £1.8m to £1.7m. There was also £210,000 of income from settlement with crypto currency exchange Bitfinex. Cash was £433,000 at the end of 2025.
In-game advertising technology developer Mirriad Advertising (MIRI) says that the expected upturn in February and March did not happen because of the Middle East conflict. It did sign a services agreement with a UK media conglomerate. There is £675,000 in the bank, but more cash will be required before the 2025 accounts are published.
Wellheads and connectors Plexus Holdings (POS) reported a reduction in interim revenues from £2.9m to £1.2m because of delays in projects, particularly in the North Sea due to tax uncertainty and inability to offset decommissioning costs. Activity is likely to remain subdued in the second half with the assumption that work will recover in 2026-27. A full year loss is forecast before a return to profit in 2026-27. The estate of William Black has built up a stake of 5%.
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Construction equipment hire company Speedy Hire (SDY) has not made the expected progress in the second half. Contract delays hampered revenues. The latest trading statement has led to a reduction in forecast earnings for 2025-26 and 2026-27. A loss of £1.5m is estimated for the year to March 2026. Net debt is expected to be £159m. The dividend is set to be slashed to 1p/share.
Solvonis Therapeutics (SVNS) has been granted a US patent for a “monoamine modulator compound series from its post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)” programme. This market covers more than 20 million people in the US and major European markets. This programme is part of a broader platform. SVN-114 is the lead candidate.
Digital assets investor KR1 (KR1) generated technology infrastructure income of £106,000 from staking activities and that takes the total for 2026 so far to £283,000. Financial income of £2,350 during February. NAV is 21.3p/share, down from 23.8p/share at the end of January 2026.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 23 February 2026
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Cooks Coffee Company (COOK) says its UK Esquires coffee stores generated revenues of £21.9m in the nine months to December 2025, while sales in Ireland were 27% higher at £9.9m. There was like-for-like growth of 5.1% and 6.3% respectively. Income comes predominantly from franchise fees and royalties.
Delta Gold Technologies (DGQ), the quantum computing IP developer, has raised £1.92m through subscriptions at 35p/share. Every two shares come with a warrant to subscribe for shares at 50p each. This cash will help to accelerate university agreements and collaborations. New shareholders include Purebond.
EPE Special Opportunities Fund (EO.P) says that it does not intend to buyback any more shares. It has already acquired 1.25 million shares.
ProBiotix Health (PBX) reassured investors that it has no direct connection with skin treatments developer SkinBioTherapeutics (SBTX), which has been hit by the departure of the chief executive and accounting adjustments, even though they were both spun out of OptiBiotix Health (OPTI). Michael Litichevski, who is vice president, sales, of ProBiotix Health, bought 45,100 shares at 6.5p each.
Valereum (VLRM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Integra Foundation to establish “a framework to collaborate on real-world asset tokenisation, institutional distribution, and secondary trading, with an initial focus on real estate”. This could help to accelerate revenue generation.
The wife of BWA Holdings (BWAP) non-exec John Byfield has bought 1.98 million shares at 0.25p each, taking their joint holding to 0.79%.
Digital asset miner Sterling Digital (ASIC) has bought 450 ASIC Bitcoin mining servers at a lower cost than budgeted, as well as modular, high-density, hydro-cooled data centre infrastructure for these mining servers. Initial production should be in the second quarter of 2026.
Arbuthnot Banking (ARBB) says that it made good progress in the fourth quarter of 2025. Pre-tax profit will be at the upper end of the guidance range of £22m-£24m. A total dividend of 53p/share is forecast.
EDX Medical (EDX) has raised £3.5m at 14p/share. That is the same share price as the previous fundraising. The proceeds will accelerate the prostate cancer programme to develop diagnostic products.
Ormonde Mining (ORM) investee company TRU Precious Metals has executed the 51%/49% joint venture agreement for the Staghorn property with Quadro Resources.
Marula Mining (MARU) has signed an agreement to supply 500 tonnes of processed manganese ore from Kilifi to Jindal Pelletising in India. Deliveries to Baosteel are also set to happen following delays.
Wind-based hydrogen production technology developer Energy B (NRGB) has secured a £50,000 loan facility from chairman Neil Ritson.
Connecting Excellence (XCE) shares have begun trading on the OTC Venture Market (OTCQB) in the US.
JP JENKINS
QPLAY (QPL), which is a manufacturer of board games, joined JP Jenkins on 16 February. QPLAY has created Outsmarted, a quiz game using AI. QPLAY is held within the Velocity Capital Fund, which is managed by Sapphire Capital Partners.
The London Tunnels (TLT), which is developing the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels as a visitor attraction, will join JP Jenkins on 25 February. The plan is to open by early 2028.
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Scotland-based housebuilder Springfield Properties (SPR) reported a 2% increase in interim revenues to £108m, while pre-tax profit improved from £3.8m to £4.3m. The private housing market was weak, but changes to Scottish government policies meant that the affordable housing market recovered. Springfield Properties secured a deal with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks to provide 293 homes for workers on infrastructure projects in the North of Scotland. This is an important part of the strategy to focus on North Scotland. The benefits are not likely to be significant until the next financial year. Last year included the large land sale to Barratt, which boosted profit.
Transense Technologies (TRT) had already warned that its results would be disappointing. Interim revenues dipped 8% to £2.26m, because of a reduction in the iTrack royalty. Pre-tax profit fell from £550,000 to £64,000. Net cash is £920,000. Sensor technology products developer SAWsense revenues increased 73% to £660,000, but the growth is not as fast as hoped. A further six projects have been added, taking the total to 23, but whether or when they will become commercial products is uncertain.
Optima Health (OPT) is acquiring competitor PAM Healthcare for £100m and this will mean it has 15% of the UK and Ireland occupational health market. This takes Optima Health to its medium-term target revenues of £200m. Debt facilities will provide £70m of the acquisition payment and an underwritten open offer will raise £35m at 175p/share. In 2025, PAM generated revenues of £66.6m and EBITDA of £8.2m. The two companies would have been rivals for tenders in the past. Increased scale will enable improved margins. Pro forma 2026-27 pre-tax profit of £17.8m is forecast. Cavendish has been appointed as joint broker.
Retailer Mothercare (MTC) has refinanced its £8m debt facility with GB Europe Management Services, which has been closed after a £8.68m payment, including fees. This has been replaced by a £8.46m facility with a consortium of investors, including Richard Griffiths, that is being provided to a special purpose vehicle. This lasts until the end of 2027 and has an annual interest charge of 25%. Pension payments have been deferred until March 2027. This means that £6m of payments have been deferred and there will be a long-term payment plan put in place.
Trellus Health (TRLS), which has developed a digital platform to manage chronic health conditions, has secured a six-month extension to its agreement with Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems to provide Trellus Elevate for patients with moderate to severely active inflammatory bowel disease. Monthly cash burn has been reduced to $400,000. The 2025 revenues will be around $545,000. A $5m convertible facility has been secured, and the $737,500 drawdown from the facility will provide enough cash for the first quarter of 2026.
Pulsar Helium Inc (PLSR) has raised £7.4m at 80p/share. The cash will fund the development of the Topaz helium project in Minnesota. All six appraisal wells have been successful and there are concentrations of helium-3, which is used in quantum computing. Well testing and reservoir evaluation will continue and there will be an additional seismic survey. A pre-feasibility study for integrated helium and CO₂ production will be completed. There will also be cash spent on the Falcon project in Michigan.
Computer vison technology developer Seeing Machines (SEE) says interim revenues will decline from $25.3m to up to $24m. Annualised recurring revenues have grown from $13.5m to $14m. The EBITDA loss will decline from $17.7m to below $13.7m. Cash had fallen to $3.4m, but more recently a $14.1m advanced payment has been received. Automotive production volumes continue to grow, and new legislation comes into force in the EU that mandates camera-based driver monitoring systems for new vehicles that will further boost demand.
Roadside Real Estate (ROAD) raised £20.75m at 60p/share. This will be invested in building the portfolio of petrol forecourt stations. It is acquiring seven sites for £32.4m. The company’s stake in Cambridge Sleep Sciences should raise £48m in two tranches and help to finance expansion. Roadside Real Estate is expected to move into profit in the year to September 2027.
Broadcast technology supplier Pebble Beach Systems (PEB) has won a five-year contract in the US worth £1.3m. There is scope for upside with the US streaming client. This boosts recurring revenues. Cavendish had previously upgraded its 2026 pre-tax profit forecast to £2.7m, and this contract helps to underpin the current estimate. Dowgate Group has increased its stake from 5.22% to 10.2%.
Infrastructure-as-a-Service automated trading products supplier Beeks Financial Cloud (BKS) says interim trading is in line with expectations. Revenues are estimated to be £14.7m, down from £15.8m. Contracts won late in the period will contribute in the second half. That could contribute around £3.5m to second half revenues. Net cash is £3.3m.
Healthcare communications technology developer Feedback (FDBK) is still waiting for the NHS to make decisions on investment. Interim figures to November 2025 did not contain any surprises. Revenues were flat at £400,000 and net cash was £3.8m. Existing clients renewed contracts, so that augurs well for additional business.
The bid for Inspecs (SPEC) has been switched to a takeover offer because the votes received for the scheme of arrangement for the 84p/share offer by a bid vehicle established by Luke Johnson and Ian Livingsgtone would not be enough for it to go through. The takeover offer requires more than 50% to be in favour. It appears that the requirement is already fulfilled with current acceptances.
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The benefits of the long-term strategy of Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT) are showing through in the latest uplift in NAV. In the latest quarter to December 2025, there has been a 24% increase in NAV due to sharp increases in the values of its four largest investments due to recent fundraisings or changes in how the stake is valued. Their total value is £69m higher, which is a 36% increase. There is no indication of value changes for the other investments. The interims will be published on 5 March.
Wildcat Petroleum (WCAT) intends to leave the Main Market and switch to Aquis. It will also change strategy to the gold sector. A fundraising is planned in March.
GS Chain (GSC) plans to acquire GMM Acquisition Corp, which is acquiring Giraudy, MediaLine and Source Digital. These are outdoor advertising and home entertainment media. The purchase will be in shares.
Panther Metals (PALM) has signed a letter of interest with commodities trader Traxys Europe relating to discussions concerning the Winston tailings project. Progress is being made towards a mineral resource estimate.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 16 February 2026
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Quantum computing IP developer Delta Gold Technologies (DGT) has secured a research sponsorship and technology licensing agreement with Penn State University. The sponsorship could cost $2.99m over three years. This will provide exclusive access to IP developed. Penn State will receive a running royalty of 1% of net sales of licensed products once net sales exceed $20m.
Macaulay Capital (MCAP) will earn £330,000 in fees from clients that invested in inspection business ICA, which is being acquired by Germany-based Certania for an enterprise value of £30.45m. AIM-quoted CEPS (CEPS) is selling its stake in for an upfront payment of £14m, which includes the repayment of loan notes. The disposal requires CEPS shareholder approval.
All five requisition resolutions were defeated at the Lift Global Ventures (LFT) general meeting. There were 60.5% of the votes against each resolution. A vote on the waiver of pre-emption rights did not receive the 75% of votes required.
Marula Mining (MARU) has agreed terms for the acquisition of 50% in a special purpose vehicle that holds mining rights in South Africa that include the operation ready Derdepoort manganese mine, which has a processing plant. Proven ore reserves of approximately 4.38 million tonnes of manganese ore at an average grade of 34.78% Manganese Oxide. Marula Mining will pay £1m in shares at 5p each and provide £1m of initial funding. A further £1m will be paid after due diligence. A bankable feasibility study targeting one million tonnes of manganese each year, or when the project is thought to be viable, will trigger a £9m cash payment. A further 20% stake can be acquired for £100,000. Marula Mining has already acquired the nearby Tonto Tshipi manganese mine.
EPE Special Opportunities (EO.P) had was cash of £14.1m at the end of January 2026. The NAV was 360p/share. The Luceco (LUCE) share price recovered, and Whittard of Chelsea was refinanced. Recent acquisition LSA has been integrated into Rayware. A £3m share buyback has been launched.
Valereum (VLRM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with RWO.io, which will integrate VLRM markets into its infrastructure. Longer-term, there are plans to develop a decentralised exchange and enable token assets to be used to secure loans.
Oscillate (SRVL) has agreed to acquire Kalahari Copper, which has interests in the Kaoko Basin in Namibia and the Kalahari copper belt in Botswana. The acquisition will be combined with a move to AIM. A further $80,000 has been received from Pulsar Helium Inc for the sale of hydrogen assets. One more payment of $80,000 is due.
Fibre optic cable materials supplier Unigel Group (UNX) increased full year turnover from £29.2m to £38.2m, enabling a jump in pre-tax profit from £2.13m to £3.75m. There was a recovery in international demand. This is set to continue due to investment in AI and 5G. Production capacity has been increased in the US because of tariff uncertainties. Net cash was £2.3m at the end of 2025.
SuperSeed Capital (WWW) increased NAV to 133p/share at the end of 2025. Portfolio revenues nearly doubled.
Sulnox Group (SNOX) has secured a distribution agreement with Motor Plus Panama, which will stock Sulnox emission reduction products for maritime, industrial and transport clients.
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) has expanded its interests in the area of Greatland Gold (GGP) owned Telfer gold mine in Western Australia. The company won a tender for 67km2 of mineral title on crown land, 25km north-west of Telfer.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) has agreed to an extension to the period of exclusivity for the purchase of Pereira Velho Exploração S.A., which owns the Pereira Velho gold project in Brazil.
AI business investor Mollyroe (MOY) raised £350,000 at 0.25p/share. A convertible loan note issue is planned.
Roundhouse Digital (ETHL) has purchased 346.6 Ethereum at an average cost of $2,020 each. The total holding is 468.8 Ethereum. The financial year end date is being changed to March.
Falconedge (EDGE) generated income of 0.368524 Bitcoin, taking the total Bitcoin holding to 19.878377 Bitcoin.
BWA Holdings (BWAP) managing director James Butterfield bought one million shares at 0.25p each, taking his stake to 8.88%. NYCE International (NYCE) has corrected director shareholdings. Farzad Peyman owns 12.2%, Stelios Michaelides 3.86% and Harmen Breninkmeijer 21.3%.
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Thrive Renewables (THRV) has launched a £10m bond offer, including a retail offer of £5m via the Triodos Bank Crowdfunding platform. The bond lasts for 5 years and offers an annual interest rate of 5.5%. This will finance two onshore wind farms in Wales and Scotland. The offer closes on 16 April.
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Scientific instruments supplier SDI Group (SDI) has secured the earnings enhancing acquisition of PRP Optoelectronics. The manufacturer of ruggedised LEDs for the aerospace, medical and industrial printing markets cost £9.3m, net of cash acquired of £2.8m, and could enhance 2026-27 earnings by nearly 8%. Forecast net debt will increase to £23.1m. This takes SDI into new markets, and the product range fits with some existing products.
Digitisation services provider TPXimpact (TPX) has won two major contracts this week. The latest is a four-year contract with DEFRA worth £39m. That is the second largest contract TPXimpact has ever won. The contract covers digitisation of programmes across agricultural, environmental and sustainability areas. TPXimpact already has contracts with DEFRA. The company also won a £22m contract with NHS England.
Cosmetics supplier Warpaint London (W7L) has acquired the Barry M brand from the administrator for £1.4m, but 2025 figures will be just below expectations. Cavendish has cut its 2025 pre-tax profit forecast from £20.7m to £19.2m, although the 2026 figure is maintained at £26m. Net cash was better than expected at £16m. Barry M is a value cosmetics brand and had revenues of £15m. It is likely to be loss making.
Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) has secured funding for its Jumelles subsidiary, which owns the Zanaga iron ore project in Congo. Red Arc Minerals is investing $25m for a 20% stake in Jumelles. This will fund the project up to final investment decision. There is then a $125m option for Red Arc Minerals to take its stake to 87.5%. Zanaga Iron Ore Company will retain a 1% net smelter royalty, and Red Arc Minerals can acquire a 0.5% net smelter royalty from the company for $50m. Zanaga Iron Ore Company has enough cash to get to final investment decision when it can decide whether to continue to invest in the project as it moves to production. Red Arc Minerals can be required to swap Jumelles shares for Zanaga Iron Ore Company shares at 15p each if it does not complete each part of the deal in a defined period. Shareholder approval is required.
Video streaming technology developer Aferian (AFRN) has extended its $16.5m banking facilities to 20 March 2026. It could be further extended at a later date. The loan from major shareholder kestrel Partners is £1.59m and is repayable on 15 April 2026. The formal sale process continues, and this is leading to significant adviser costs. Some potential options for the trading businesses would not raise as much as the bank facility.
Interior furnishings brands owner Sanderson Design Group (SDG) says trading continued to improve in the second half, particularly in the US. Sales in the UK were lower last year. There has also been an improvement in manufacturing business, which should make a profit in the year to January 2026. Full year pre-tax profit is expected to improve from £4.4m to at least £5m. Cash is estimated to be £9.8m, which is more than one-quarter of market capitalisation.
Cora Gold (CORA) is raising £12.9m-£13.7m through a subscription by Singapore-based Eagle Eye Asset Holdings at 6p/share. There will be a retail offer to raise up to £2m. Eagle Eye’s investment will depend on the take up of the retail offer, so that it does not go above 29.9%. The definitive feasibility study for the company’s Sanankoro project in south Mali indicated a NPV8% of $221m, but that was at a gold price of $2,750/ounce. The money raised covers nearly 50% of the cash required to construct the mine.
Faron Pharmaceuticals (FARN) is planning to raise €40m to enable acceleration of development of its lead asset bexmarilimab and to run the Phase II portion of the FDA agreed Phase II/III trial in frontline high risk myelodysplastic syndrome. Lead asset bexmarilimab is an investigational immunotherapy designed to overcome resistance to existing cancer treatments by harnessing the power of immune cells and igniting the immune system. Management expects value inflection points in 2026 and 2027.
Phoenix Copper (PXC) has suspended chief executive Marcus Edwards-Jones and finance director Richard Wilkins due to their recent conduct and past payments. An investigation is underway. The company has limited cash available, and it will last until the second quarter of 2026.
Gift packaging and stationery supplier IG Design (IGR) is trading ahead of expectations. In the nine months to December 2025, margins of 4% are at the higher end of guidance. Full year pre-tax profit estimate has been raised from $7.1m to $9.9m. Cash could be more than $55m at the end of March 2026. A new chief executive is being recruited. The full year results will be published in June and there will be a return to reporting in pounds.
More positive new for Fulcrum Metals (FMET) concerning gold and other product recoveries at the Teck Hughes tailings project. Gold recovery has been increased to 78% with up to 95% silver recoveries. There are also high recovery rates for tellurium and copper and 20% recoveries of gallium – that could be improved. There is a potential recoverable value of more than $550m of all these metals. Further testing will be undertaken.
Wynnstay Group (WYN) is starting to see the benefits of its project genesis strategy. In the year to October 2025, revenues fell from £613.1m to £583.4m due to lower commodity prices, and pre-tax profit recovered from £7.6m to £9.2m. Efficiencies offset higher wage costs. The growth in profit was predominantly in feed and grain and arable divisions.
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Apax Partners has decided not to make an offer of 500p/share for motor dealer software provider Pinewood Technologies (PINE). It blames current market conditions.
Digital assets investor KR1 (KR1) has launched its financial infrastructure strategy. This includes starting to buy Bitcoin as well as Ethereum. Existing holdings will be actively managed.
Bitcoin investor and wed development company The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has bought another 15 Bitcoin at a total cost of £785,773 and it owns 2,689 Bitcoin in total, which is an investment of £222.2m.
Panther Metals (PALM) has filed a prospectus for a proposed secondary listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange. PKF Littlejohn has been appointed as auditor. A placing raised £1.19m at 70p/share. This will be spent on a drilling programme for the Wishbone prospect at the Obonga project in Canada. The Winston mine tailings project is moving towards a mineral resource estimate.
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Quoted Micro 9 February 2026
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Sulnox Group (SNOX) has generated £1.69m in the nine months to December 2025, compared with £650,000 in the comparative period. A further £335,000 of sales have been generated since then. So far this year, emissions reduction additive volumes grew 265%. Cash was £1.12m at the end of 2025.
Delta Gold Technologies (DQG) shares have started trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the US. This will help the quantum computing IP company to access US investors. Jonathan Mark Swain has increased his stake from 21.3% to 22.6%.
Connecting Excellence Group (XCE) purchased 1.065 Bitcoin for £64,000 using cash generated by the executive search business, which had revenues of £253,000 in January. The total holding is 52.425 Bitcoin at a total cost of £3.15m. The share price declined 35.9% to 1.25p. The original placing and offer price was 2.1p/share.
Ethry (ETHY) has bought 250 Ethereum at an average price of £1,997 each. It owns 750 Ethereum at an average price of £2,272.33 each.
B HODL (HODL) owns 160.388 Bitcoin after earning 0.093 Bitcoin during January. The company has shareholder permission to buy back shares, as well as entering an At-The Market equity offering via Canaccord Genuity. Share issues have to be at a share price that is a premium to the market value of the company’s Bitcoin holdings.
Pieter Scholtz and Gerhardus “Gerhard” Kotzee of Quorium Global Photonics SPC have been appointed as executive directors of Valereum (VLRM). Grant Gischen has also been appointed as an executive director.
Seneca Partners has reduced its stake in Probiotix Health (PBX) from 6.6% to just under 5%.
Stack BTC (STAK) has raised £6,000 at 1p/share. This will provide working capital.
Fenikso Ltd (FNK) has received a further $437,000 from Lekoil Oil and Gas Investments out of crude oil sales, leaving $33.7m owed.
Tamar Minerals (TMR) sats White Energy Company says that four holes of the Specimen Hill project drilling have been completed with up to nine more planned. Tamar Minerals has a 3% Net Smelter Royalty (NSR) on all future mineral sales.
James and Alexandra Peace have a 6.58% stake in brewer Shepherd Neame (SHEP).
Falconedge (EDGE) shares have started trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the US.
Marula Mining (MARU) has appointed Alpheus Nethononda, Martin Westerman and Boniface Mbithi as directors.
VVV Sports (VVV) has repaid a £250,000 loan from Campana Investments, which is controlled by VVV Sports chairman Jonathan Rowland.
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C4X Discovery (C4XD) will leave Asset Match after the final auction on 12 February. Further progress is required to secure partners for existing programmes. Operating costs have been reduced.
Gulfsands Petroleum (GPX) has closed the fractional share auction, and all the fractional entitlement shares have been placed.
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Antennas components and systems supplier Filtronic (FTC) did well to report barely changed interim revenues of £25.3m given the exceptionally strong first half the year before. Investment in the business has increased costs, so pre-tax profit declined. There is a record order book. Full year revenues are set to be 4% lower at £54m and pre-tax profit could slip from £15.1m to £8.3m.
Chip designer and supplier EnSilica (ENSI) reported interims that were flagged in the recent trading statement. Revenues were 37% ahead at £12.7m with strong growth in chip supply revenues and design income for future supply. There is already 95% coverage of forecast full year revenues of £28m, which would lead to a return to profit. There are design deals that will become supply deals over the next couple of years, so future growth is already in the pipeline.
Online gaming marketing business B90 Holdings (B90) generated higher revenues than expected in 2025. Zeus has upgraded its revenues forecast by 11% to €7.1m. The pre-tax profit forecast is maintained at €1.1m because marketing costs have been increased to cover higher costs and continue the growth in revenues. Net cash is €900,000.
Specialist cleaning services provider React Group (REAT) increased full year revenues from £20.7m to £24.9m, helped by an acquisition, but pre-tax profit dropped from £2.1m to £2m and earnings fell further because of shares issued to fund the 24hr Aquaflow acquisition. There was an organic decline of 10% due to lower cleaning frequencies, but there was a stronger second half. Net debt is £2.2m, excluding leases. Investment in digital admin will help the LaddersFree business to grow.
Building products manufacturer Alumasc (ALU) has reported interim revenues that dipped from £57.4m to £50.4m, partly down to a £5.5m contribution from Chek Lap Kok airport in the previous period that was not repeated in the recent six months. Underlying pre-tax profit dropped from £7.5m to £4m. A further £1.1m of annualised cost savings have been achieved. The interim dividend was maintained at 3.5p/share.
Tungsten West (TUN), which owns the Devon-based Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine, published an updated project value on the back of strong metals prices. The NPV7.5% has increased from $190m to $1.7bn. Management followed this up with a fundraising of £44.4m at 18p/share, including a fully subscribed retail offer of £3m. The cash will finance the feasibility study and pay back the bridge facility. It will help to accelerate the move towards production in the third quarter. Debt financing discussions are continuing with multiple lenders.
Localisation and digital media services provider Zoo Digital (ZOO) is seeing signs of recovery in activity and has received initial orders from two major US studios. Gillian Wilmot and Mickey Kalifa are stepping down from the board after many years, and Nathalie Schwarz will replace Gillian Wilmot as chair. Two new non-executive directors will be appointed.
Image Scan (IGE) says a major defence contract that was going to use the company’s ThreatScan® portable X‑ray systems has been terminated. The was a 36-month programme that would have been a major contributor to 2026-27 and 2027-28 revenues. The termination reduces the order book from £4.67m to over £1m.
Advanced coating provider Hardide (HDD) continues to win new business and this has sparked an upgrade in the forecast for 2025-26. The latest order is from a North American energy company, and it is worth $1m. This should be delivered in the second half. Cavendish has upgraded its earnings forecast by one-quarter to 1.9p/share on a £1m increase in forecast revenues to £9m. That shows the operational gearing of the business.
Recruitment software provider Dillistone Group (DSG) announced a £1.5m fundraising at 10p/share. Management believes that the company has to become larger to take advantage of the AIM quotation. P&R Investment Management has taken a strategic stake of 26.8% via its fund. They are appointing Matthias Riechert and Aakash Vanchi Nath to represent them on the board.
Inspecs (SPEC) says that the votes received for the scheme of arrangement for the 84p/share offer by a bid vehicle established by Luke Johnson and Ian Livingsgtone would not be enough for it to go through. The general meeting has been delayed from 9 February to 23 February.
Trellus Health (TRLS), which has developed a digital platform to manage chronic health conditions, says it has enough funding for most of the first quarter of 2026, having reduced cash burn to $400,000/month, and it is in talks for additional funding. Revenues were $545,000 in 2025. Last year, the agreement with Pfizer to license patient support educational content for inclusion in Pfizer’s IBD digital application was renewed and it could be expanded this year. Trellus Health has begun launching the programme to support recruitment and enrolment optimisation for an ongoing mid-stage immunology and inflammation clinical trial sponsored by Takeda. There has been trimming of some major shareholdings in the company, including by Icahn School of Medicine, which has reduced the stake from 25% to 22.3%.
Sports and leisure products supplier Tandem (TND) improved revenues by 6% to £26.2m in 2025 despite weak consumer confidence. Bicycles and home and garden sectors grew fastest, offsetting the drop in toys, sports and leisure. Efficiency improvements mean that pre-tax profit should be slightly ahead of expectations of £500,000 – Cavendish forecasts £600,00. Management hopes to maintain the rate of growth in revenues this year. The results will be published on 23 March.
Huddled Group (HUD) has raised up to £730,000 from a share subscription at 1.75p/share and secured a debt facility of up to £600,000. There is also a retail offer of up to £100,000. The cash will fund additional stock for the retailer. New marketing initiatives are proving successful.
Financial market data software provider Arcontech (ARC) reported a 5% dip in revenues to £1.4m because of a loss of a contract and a decline in operating profit from £400,000 to £300,000. Reduced working capital helped net cash increase to £7.8m. Cavendish expects revenues to fall 13% and pre-tax profit to decline 30% to £700,000.
Automotive interior components supplier CT Automotive (CTA) expects to report adjusted pre-tax profit of at least $10m for 2025. This was after product launch-related costs of $400,000. Net debt was $7.7m at the end of 2025. Contracts have been won that will build revenues over the next few years. This year’s revenues will not get much of that benefit until later in the year and modest growth is expected.
Gold producer and explorer Ariana Resources (AAU) has settled outstanding loan balances due under the facility agreement with RiverFort Global Opportunities PCC, which issued a conversion notice. The outstanding balance of $782,575 was converted into 40.4 million shares and these are likely to be admitted to trading on 5 February. RiverFort is not likely to be a long-term shareholder so these shares could be sold in the near-term.
Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) says the defence order book continues to strengthen following a new contract for specialised pressure vessels for French navy submarine. Management believes it could gain a major contract for hydrogen storage systems during this year. This year will be second half weighted and full year revenues are expected to be significantly higher. Revenues are forecast to be 18% ahead at £19.5m and the company should move close to breakeven.
Full year revenues at restaurants operator Various Eateries (VARE) were in line with expectations at £52.4m, but margins were better that expected and the loss was lower than expected at £2.4m. There was 2% like-for-like growth in revenues and there was a strong performance over the Christmas period. Zeus has reduced its 2025-26 loss estimate to £1m with forecast net cash of £1.9m.
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Bitcoin investor and wed development company The Smarter Web Company (SWC) moved to the Main Market on 3 February. The share price opened at 43p and ended the week at 36.75p.
Satsuma Technology (SATS) says that it has accepted the requisition of a general meeting by shareholders. The four resolutions proposed are for the removal of Henry Elder and Andrew Smith from the board and their replacement by Nicholas Lee and Paddy Dean. The board is aware that apparently the majority is supportive of these resolutions. It will make a further announcement.
Alkemy Capital Investments (ALK) says projections for the Front-End Engineering Design programme for its proposed lithium hydroxide refinery in Teesside are at the lower end of the global cost curve. Capex is US$243.6m and there should be an EBITDA of US$65.9m each year. The facility could produce 25,000 tpa of battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate for batteries.
Andrew Hore
Quoted Micro 2 February 2026
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Roundhouse Digital (ETHL) joined Aquis on 30 January. It is an AI technology company with an Ethereum-denominated treasury. There was £1.1m raised at 4p/share. The company is valued at £10m.
Valereum (VLRM) has entered into a non-binding agreement with Injective Foundation, a Layer-1 blockchain for decentralised finance, and DigiShares inc, a provider of tokenisation technology. There would be a framework for a collaboration across the Injective blockchain, involving tokenisation and secondary trading. DigiShares has 200 issuers. Quorum Global Photonics has a 49.9% stake, while James Bannon’s shareholding has been diluted from 33.8% to 17.8%.
Property investor Ace Liberty and Stone (ALSP) moved from a loss of £243,000 to a pre-tax profit of £290,000 in the six months to October 2025. Admin costs were reduced and there was no fair value loss, compared with £1.6m in the corresponding period. NAV is £30.5m. Dr Antonios Ghorayeb bought 14,795 shares at 25p each and the chairman owns a 0.96% stake.
Vault Ventures (VULT) has publicly launched analytics platform vSignal.ai.
Equipmake (EQIP) has won a £2.4m order from Agrale for 23 electric drivetrain systems for 23 buses. This follows an order for 50 buses.
BWA Holdings (BWAP) corporate adviser Allenby has initiated research on the minerals exploration company. It believes the Aracari gold project in Cameroon could be transformational. The sum of the parts valuation is £11.2m, which is treble the current market capitalisation. Richard Battersby has transferred his shareholding to his daughter.
Interim figures from Vaultz Capital (V3TC) show initial revenues of £72,000 and a loss of £1.62m. The current value of Bitcoin is £8.68m, down from £11.2m at the end of October 2025, when net assets were £11.6m.
Sulnox Group (SNOX) has secured a South Korean patent for emissions reducing additives.
B HODL (HODL) has bought one more Bitcoin for £64,363, after drawing down£65,030 from its loan facility, taking the total to 160.295 Bitcoin costing a total of £13.3m.
WeCap (WCAP) reported a halved loss of £387,000 in the six months to October 2025. The WeShop share price has fallen back to $58.70, but the stake is still worth more than the WeCap market capitalisation.
Mendell Helium (MDH) raised £700,000 at 3p/share. There is also a proposal from US-based investors to co-fund a second well on M3 Helium’s Rost lease in Fort Dodge. Mendell Helium has an option to acquire M3.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) raised £1m at 8p/share with warrants exercisable at 16p each also issued. This will fund previously announced acquisitions.
Clinical support software DXS International (DXSP) revenues fell 3% to £1.68m in the first half, while the loss jumped from £254,000 to £1m. Management is hopeful that the NHS will begin to accelerate decision making later this year.
Cooks Coffee Company (COOK) says its Esquires Coffee subsidiary has entered a 10-year master franchise agreement for the UAE. The plan is to open at least 50 sites.
Bitcoin investor and wed development company The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has raised £500,000 at 54p/share. Shareholders have agreed the move to the Main Market on 3 February.
Marula Mining (MARU) has terminated the planned sale of its main subsidiary to Europa Metals. Marula Mining will instead develop the assets itself.
In the year to July 2025, hydrogen producing wind turbine technology developer Energy B (NRGB) reported a reduction in loss from £1.05m to £645,000. There are no revenues. This is before the plans for a Bitcoin strategy and the raising of £400,000 at 1p/share and the settlement of creditors at the same share price.
Mental health treatments developer Shortwave Life Sciences (PSY) did not generate any revenues in the six months to October 2025. The loss was £211,000. Net assets were £2.58m.
Phoenix Digital (PNIX) has redomiciled to Gibraltar.
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India-focused oil and gas company Indus Gas (INDI) left AIM and joined the JP Jenkins platform on 26 January.
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Fastjet (FJET) has published its 2024 accounts. The Africa-focused airline reported a 3% dip in revenues to $64.9m, while there was a swing from a loss of $9m to a pre0tax profit of $3.37m. That is due to a sharp fall in cost of sales.
Greenshields Agri Holdings (GAH) says there was a small improvement in 2024-25 post-tax profit at £2.71m. NAV is 160p/share.
Macdonald and Company (MAC1) is paying an interim dividend of 2p/share on 4 February.
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Thor Explorations (THX) has announced a pre-feasibility study for the Douta gold project in Senegal and first production could be in 2028. The pre-tax project NPV5% is $908m at a long-term gold price of $3,500/ounce, while the post-tax NPV5% is $633m. This assumes 100% ownership. Payback of initial capital investment of $254m could be less than one year. There could be one million ounces of gold produced over nearly 13 years. The resource can be extended. Thor Explorations is buying out its 30% joint venture partner in the Douta West permit joint venture Birma Resources for an initial $1.5m.
Aerospace component kits supplier Velocity Composites (VEL) continues to be hit by delays and lower than anticipated Airbus A350 production rates. Lower overheads have offset the lower revenues in 2025, and the pre-tax loss was reduced from £1.3m to £1.1m. A major aerospace components programme in the US will not be transferred until later in 2026. New European business is being sought to offset the loss of a contract.
The Revel Collective (TRC) has appointed FTI Consulting as administrator and sold most of the bars and pubs. There are 20 sites that were not sold and those will close.
Electro-mechanical and electronics products supplier LPA Group (LPA) reported full year figures in line with the previous downgrade. The loss increased from £300,000 to £1.3m on lower revenues. The order book is worth £32.5m. This includes rail projects that have been subject to delays. There is a 41% like-for-like improvement in the first quarter of this year.
Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) announced the price of the Nasdaq fundraising at $12.25/share. This will raise $50.8m.
Sancus Lending (LEND) shares jumped 362.5% to 1.8p on an unexpectedly strong trading performance in 2025. The finance provider increased revenues by one-third to £22.1m and a 2025 pre-tax profit of more than £1m is estimated, although that includes gains of £2.6m from repurchasing ZDPs. New lending facilities nearly doubled to £212m and total loans were one-third higher at £317m.
Late on Tuesday, Mind Gym (MIND) admitted that it is in discussions with third parties as part of a strategic review that could lead to a bid for the education and training company.
Great Western Mining (GWMO) has revealed the results of the geographical survey and the assay results of a drilling programme at Rhyolite Dome, which is part of the Olympic gold project in Nevada. The survey identified a deeper untested chargeable feature at more than 300 metres in depth. The drilling found low grade gold and more significant silver mineralisation. The geological model will be refined.
Empyrean Energy (EME) has come to an agreement with Conrad Asia Energy to resolve its dispute over the Duyung PSC and Mako gas field in Indonesia. First gas could be in the fourth quarter of 2027. A special purpose vehicle will be established to own these investments, and Empyrean Energy will own 8.5%. After this Empyrean will pay $353,000 to Conrad and a further $353,000 will be paid out of dividends from the special purpose vehicle. Empyrean’s secured convertible note will be restructured, and the lender will be paid out of dividends from the project. The share price jumped 138% to 0.0894p.
Ovoca Bio (OVB) has completed the acquisition of Tadeen International and it will change its name to Talisman Metals. There was £1.155m raised at 7.7p/share. This means the company has £2.255m in cash. The main asset is copper deposits in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
Video games art outsourcing provider Winking Studios (WKS) expects 2025 revenues to be at least 40% higher than the $31.9m reported in 2024. That is slightly higher than expectations. Organic growth was in mid-to-high single digits. EBITDA is anticipated to be between 7% and 13% ahead of the $4.8m reported in 2024. There are already approximately $34.6m of bookings to be recognised this year. The full year results are due to be announced on 27 February.
Physiomics (PYC) has been awarded a new contract by long-standing client Numab Therapeutics. The project is for modelling the company’s pipeline to accelerate development of therapies.
Contract proteomics services provider Proteome Sciences (PRM) has raised £840,000 via a placing at 1.75p/share and a retail offer raised £132,000, which was more than double the target. The cash will be used to increase Tandem Mass Tags plexing rate from 32x to 96x and introduce novel Solvent Shift chemoproteomic workflows. It will also go towards launching a new range of DXT isotopic plex tags and concluding a DXT licence, will increasing capacity in San Diego.
Sensing and measurement technology developer Transense Technologies (TRT) has not been securing new contracts as fast as it hoped. Also, iTrack royalty income is likely to be10% lower than expected at £2m with the total revenues for the group are forecast at £5.2m, down from £5.55m last year. The SAWsense and Translogik businesses should grow revenues by 30%. The company was profitable in the first half and had cash at £1.33m. The interim results will be released on 17 February.
Eqtec (EQT) is raising £1.3m at 0.035p/share and this represents 36% of the enlarged share capital. A restructuring of £5.79m of debt will lead to £1.93m being converted into shares. The rest will be changed into £1.93m secured, zero-coupon debt and £1.93m. There is £166,000 of debt owed on the convertible facility with GIS. As part of its new strategy Eqtec is acquiring 99% of the Green Rock copper gold exploration project. It is paying $150,000 in cash and shares. The remaining 1% stake has a carry up to $350,000 and after that it will be lent cash by Eqtec to pay for its contribution with repayment out of future revenues. There is also an option over a 99% interest in the Peak Hills gold copper exploration project in Western Australia. The waste to energy activities will continue to be a core part of the group.
Botswana Diamonds (BOD) been awarded eight prospecting licences in north west Botswana. They have been chosen for prospectivity for copper, gold, silver and other critical minerals. The company is speaking with potential joint venture partners.
Laundry technology developer Xeros Technology (XSG) says that 2025 revenues will be lower than expected. Cavendish has halved its forecast to £300,000, which increases the loss to £3.4m. The 2026 forecasts are unchanged and there should still be £4m in cash at the end of 2026. Longer-term, there is positive feedback concerning demand from a global OEM launching a product in 2027.
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Another upgrade for LED lighting and wiring accessories supplier Luceco (LUCE), which has been improving throughout 2025 after a weak start. Like-for-like growth is 6%. Pre-tax profit is expected to be £27.1m, up from £24.9m in 2024. There is demand for retrofitted energy efficiency products and there is UK government backing for energy efficiency measures. There was an 85% increase in EV charging sales.
In the AGM statement, Swindon-based newspaper and magazines distributor Smiths News (SNWS) says trading has been positive. The company should remain cash positive despite the payment of a special dividend of 3p/share. There is more to come from the diversification into other distribution activities.
Shell company Associated British Engineering (ASBE) had net assets of 15p/share at the end of September 2025. There are capital losses of £8m and £2m of trading losses.
Nanoco (NANO) has decided not to actively seek a buyer any more. There were discussions but no firm offers. Costs are being reduced and chief executive Dmitry Shashkov is leaving.
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Cardiometabolic health products developer ProBiotix Health (PBX) increased sales by 45% to £2.72m in 2025 and reduced the loss. During the year, ProBiotix entered the Korean market and submitted applications for two new clinical trials. There was £1.27m in the bank at the end of £1.27m. The order book is worth £1.3m. The business has been structured to cope with further growth. There will be a focus on growth in Asia Pacific. In Europe, the company is seeking to substitute its LP LDL product for Monacolin K as a cholesterol lowering ingredient in supplements. There are opportunities in the US, but they could be delayed by the trade background.
AIM-quoted Pulsar Helium (PLSR) has issued a further 145,434 consideration shares to Aquis-quoted Oscillate (SRVL) as part of the deal to acquire Quantum Hydrogen. This takes the stake to 80% with an option to acquire the rest for $400,000 in shares issued in five equal instalments.
Astrid Intelligence (ASTR) has acquired TaoFi, which provides transactional and liquidity services that are essential to the operation of the Bittensor ecosystem. This strengthens the company’s position in protocol-level services. The consideration was paid in TAO tokens.
Connecting Excellence (XCE) has received settlement of 10 Bitcoin for the first XCE BTC Bond, issued on 31 December 2025 with a BTC price of £65,104.26. the company has 51.35988275 Bitcoin.
Bitcoin investor Stack BTC (STAK), formerly Kasei Digital Assets, returned £3.5m to shareholders and that was the major reason behind the 84.6% decline in the share price to 2p.
Ethereum and technology investment company Ethtry (ETHY) is seeking to develop activities in quantum technology, AI and energy transition services. It has bought 500 Ethereum at £2,412 each. A partnership has been secured with AMINA Bank, which will provide access to regulated banking infrastructure and digital asset services.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) has entered newly negotiated terms for the purchase of the Paguanta project in Chile. The initial payment is $50,000 in cash $350,000 of shares at 25p each. Deferred consideration is $500,000 on proved reserve exceeding 25 million tonnes at more than 5% zinc equivalent and/or $500,000 on proved reserve exceeding five million tonnes of copper.
Bitcoin investor and wed development company The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has bought ten Bitcoin at £67,210 each, taking its holding to 2,674 Bitcoin at an average price of £82,800 each. The total value is £221.4m. The company is moving to the Main Market on 3 February.
Shares in Valereum (VLRM) returned from suspension 10% lower at 11.25p. A share subscription agreement has been signed with Quorium Global Photonics (QGP), which will subscribe for 243.5 million shares. There is a lock-in agreement until the shares are listed on Nasdaq or New York Stock Exchange, except for 1.44% of the shares each month. In return Valereum will receive $200,000 of medium term notes with an annual coupon of 7.95%. That will generate $15.9m/year for five years. A $1bn bank facility is provided for. There will be $200,000 in fees paid to QGP, which will also receive warrants. Guild Financial Advisory has been appointed corporate adviser
Sulnox Group (SNOX) has obtained another patent in South Africa. This is for an improved oil/water separation methodology for its emulsification products. Sulnox Group has issued 1.4 million shares to Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte Ltd based on the volume of Sulnox Eco it bought.
Brewer Shepherd Neame (SHEP) says beer volumes fell 6.6% in the first half, while own beer volumes slipped 11.6%. like-for-like pub sales were 4.5% ahead following a strong Christmas period. Tenanted pubs income was 3.1% higher. The interim results will be announced on 18 March.
Maiden figures from Delta Gold Technologies (DGQ) show an interim loss of £126,000 with no revenues. This is to October 2025, so it is before the quantum computing company joined Aquis, raising £2.5m at 10p/share. There is a sponsored research agreement with the University of Toronto.
In the year to August 2025, Capital for Colleagues (CFCP) generated revenues of £1.04m and there was a loss of £1.31m due to reductions in the value of investments. Excluding that, there would have been a profit. NAV was 72.86p/share. There is no dividend.
TechFinancials (TECH) has signed an agreement to acquire up to 60% of the Dilotiko iron ore project in Kenya. The issue of 57.1 million shares has led to the acquisition of 25%. A mining permit is going through an evaluation process. A further 50 million shares would be issued to take the stake to 60%. Gathoni Muchai Investments introduced the deal in return for 20 million shares. Hyde Park Holdings has disposed of its 5.78% stake.
Dr KS Tan bought 16,005 shares in Inqo Investments (INQO) at 47.8p each. He owns 35.6%.
BWA Holdings (BWAP) has generated significant sample results at the Aracan gold project in Cameroon. There were 50 samples that reported gold values greater than 15ppb.
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Bigblu Broadband (BBB) has not come to an agreement over deferred consideration for the disposal of Skymesh. The buyer was due to pay up to $6.9m before Christmas. Shareholders have provided funds to support the company in its attempts to resolve the dispute.
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Kitwave Group (KITW) is recommending a 295p/share cash bid from OEP Partners, but it is not supported by all analysts. The bid values the grocery distributor at £251m. The acquirer will support further growth through acquisitions. Interim figures show a 21% increase in revenues to £802.7m, but there was a like-for-like decline of 1%. Underlying operating profit rose 12% to £38m despite the increasing overheads due to higher staff costs. Net debt is £57.3m, down from £63.7m one year earlier. The May 2021 placing price was 150p.
TruFin (TRU) subsidiary Playstack has signed a contract with a global technology platform for a new video game to be released in the second half of 2026. The game will be developed and owned by Playstack. There will be a series of contractual payments and performance-based fees. The board of Playstack is establishing a new management incentive scheme, which could issue up to 15% of the fully diluted share capital in B and C shares. The B shares only vest if a minimum value of £19.6m is achieved on an exit, while the C shares only participate if the value is £45.9m, which increases by an annual interest rate of 12%. TruFin has launched a £6m share buyback.
Goldstone Resources (GRL) is raising £2m at 1p/share, which was more than double the share price ahead of the announcement. The cash will fund exploration at the Homase mine in Ghana to expand the JORC resource and to evaluate other gold projects, including one in Sierra Leone. Asian Investment Management is converting £1.45m of interest on its gold loan to shares at a conversion price base on a gold price of $4,250/ounce, taking its shareholding to 29.9%. This leaves 250 ounces of interest and the principal gold loan of 1,871.31 ounces. Directors are also taking 50% of fees owed in shares at 1p/share.
Phoenix Copper (PXC) says that the increased copper price means that the post tax NPV10 trebles to $185.2m. This is based on the copper price changing from $4.45/lb in the original estimate to $5.58/lb. Indigo Capital has converted $2.1m of loan notes into 26.98 million shares at 1.483p each and is selling 24.2 million shares to European investors.
Water mediation services provider MYCELX Technologies (MYX) grew 2025 revenues by 1405 to $11.7m and this, along with cost controls, has enabled the company to achieve an expected profit of around $360,000. A loss was previously forecast.
Oil and gas company Block Energy (BLOE) has completed the farm-out of licence XIQ (Project IV) following approval from the government of Georgia. Block Energy is fully carried through the staged work programme which could cost $95m. Aspect Georgia will earn up to 75% with an option to increase this to 92.5%.
Genetics based testing company GENinCode (GENI) has raised £3.9m via a placing and subscription at 1p/share – that is more than the £3.5m minimum sought. Up to £500,000 more could be raised by a retail offer, which closes on 26 January. The company has been working with the FDA to gain 510k approval for the CARDIO inCode-Score test. Highlighted deficiencies are being attended to, including a greater emphasis on African American community data and further clinical validation. The cash will fund this and expansion in the UK and EU.
Kromek (KMK) moved from loss to profit in the first half. In the six months to October 2025, revenues jumped from £3.7m to £15m due to a large payment from Siemens Healthineers for imaging technology expertise. Advanced imaging revenues were higher even if that payment is excluded. The CBRN detection division more than doubled revenues. Cavendish is maintaining its full year forecasts with more modest full year growth of revenues from £26.5m to £27.1m, which reflects the second half payment from Siemens last year. The underlying growth of the rest of the business continues. Forecast pre-tax profit is £2.3m. The share price has soared in the past six months.
Airea (AIEA) says demand for its floor tiles was softer in the second half, although full year sales were still 1% ahead at £21.4m. Uncertainty ahead of the Budget hit sales. International sales were 4% down. Operating profit should be better than that reported for 2024. The new manufacturing facility is in the final stages of commissioning.
Loyalty platform provider Eagle Eye (EYE) did better than expected in the first half with underlying growth in revenues of 16% to £22.4m, although the previously announced lost contract meant that the reported figure is 5% lower. Annualised recurring revenues were higher at £42.2m due to contract wins. EBITDA fell from £5.9m to £4.3m. A small full year pre-tax profit is now forecast.
Oil condition monitoring equipment supplier Tan Delta Systems (TAND) generated revenues of £1.2m in 2025, which is one-fifth higher than anticipated. There are customers undertaking trials of equipment that should be near to making purchasing decisions. Net cash was £1.4m at the end of 2025, but a fundraising may be required depending on the rate of new orders.
Iron deficiency treatment developer Shield Therapeutics (STX) expects to achieve an operating profit in 2026, having generated $1m in cash from operations in the fourth quarter of 2025. In 2025, revenues rose from $32m to $50m with $46m coming from iron deficiency treatment ACCRUFeR through a combination of higher prices and more prescriptions. There were 61,000 prescriptions in the fourth quarter, up from 41,000 one year earlier. Cash was $11.6m at the end of 2025, although there is still net debt.
Firering Strategic Minerals (FRG) intends to exercise the next tranche of the Limeco Resources option, which will take its shareholding to 36.2%. Firering Strategic Minerals boss Yuval Cohen will step down and concentrate on his role as chief executive of lime producer Limeco Resources in Zambia. A new kiln will increase production capacity. Youval Rasin will be interim chief executive of Firering Strategic Minerals.
MobilityOne (MBO) has formed a mobile money transfer collaboration in Bangladesh with bKash. It will share fees on remittance transactions by bKash account holders. There will be a modest contribution this year.
More good news for Oracle Power (ORCP) from drilling at the Kalgoorlie gold project in Australia. It has intersected shallow gold mineralisation at the Northern Zone Intrusive Hosted gold project. The best result is 8 metres at 5.81g/t gold. There are a further 16 drillholes due to report results in two batches. It is possible that there is a 600 metre wide zone of shallow oxide mineralisation overlapping the Northern Zone porphyry system.
Trading in Landore Resources (LND) shares recommenced after it published an updated mineral resource estimate for the BAM gold project in Ontario. It includes estimates for the B-47 nickel copper cobalt PGE deposit and VW nickel copper cobalt deposit at the Junior Lake nickel deposit. BAM has indicated gold of 622,300 ounces with 33,700 ounces inferred. B47 has indicated resources of 3,428 tonnes at 0.6% nickel, 0.41% copper, 0.05% cobalt, 0.13g/t platinum, 0.48g/t Pg and 0.03%g/t gold. VW has indicated resources of 3,428 tonnes at 0.4% nickel, 0.05% copper, 0.02% cobalt, 0.03g/t platinum, 0.04g/t Pg and 0.01%g/t gold. Strategic options are being considered for Junior Lake. There are potential changes at subsidiary Landore Resources Canada Inc.
Online retailer Huddled Group (HUD) generated revenues of £19m and an EBITDA loss of £2.5n in 2025. There is a new agreement with Temu and an expansion of product range on Amazon and OnBuy. This provides a showcase for the company’s own websites.
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Foam manufacturer Zotefoams (ZTF) had a strong fourth quarter with an improvement in the construction market and continued growth elsewhere. Full year revenues were £158.5m and pre-tax profit 38% ahead at £21.1m. The one weak region was Asia, but the new Vietnam factory should change that.
London BTC (BTC) has appointed Marex, which recently bought Winterflood, as joint corporate adviser as part of its plans to float on Nasdaq.
Golden Rock Global (GCG) is planning to acquire SSS Matrix Corp, which is described as “operating at the intersection of applied AI, commodity market and supply chain management, blockchain-based digital finance and payment systems”. There will be a share issue to pay for the acquisition. Trading in the shares is suspended.
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Technology developer Vault Ventures (VULT) is finalising a strategic partnership with an organisation involved in quantum, post-quantum and security-critical software systems. This will support development of revenue generating quantum products for regulated organisations. Priority areas have been identified, and the partnership should accelerate development. There should be no requirement for a share issue to fund the partnership.
The WeShop share price fell back to $111.85, although volumes remain low. Even so, shares in both Aquis-quoted investors gained during the week. WeCap (WCAP) shares rose 8.11% to 2p and Hot Rocks Investments (HRIP) shares increased 3.08% to 1.675p.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) has signed a conditional option to acquire the Rachaite silver, lead, zinc and copper/gold prospect in Argentina. The prospect was previously owned by former AIM company Alexander Mining and its drilling confirmed mineralisation. The potential purchase price is $20,000 in shares or the option and $380,000 in cash when exercised. Ajax Resources also has to invest $200,000 in exploration over three years. A 1% net smelter royalty will be retained by the seller, and this can be purchased for $250,000 minus royalty payments made.
Mendell Helium (MDH) says costs were swelled by preparations for a move to AIM when the option to acquire M3 Helium is exercised. There was a cash outflow from operations of £1.1m in the six months to September 2025.
EDX Medical (EDX) chief executive Dr Michael Hudson bought 28,526 shares at 10.57p each.
SulNOx Group (SNOX) says 1.45 million warrants were exercised by existing shareholders at 29p each, raising £420,000. Constantine Logothetis now holds 27.75% and Nistadgruppen AS has 13.85%.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has agreed a new subscription agreement for a further 50 million shares and the existing 13.24 million shares not subscribed for from the previous agreement. Up to 25% of the trading volume in one week can be issued.
Valereium (VLRM) is talking to a potential new corporate adviser. It will soon be listing the WAGEEN Token (WAG1) on licenced tokenisation venue for real-world assets VLRM Markets. The token will be issued by Wageen Corp, which is building an integrated ecosystem combining terrestrial, air, and maritime transport services into one platform. This could generate revenues of $600,000 for Valereum.
Coinsilium Group (COIN) plans a comprehensive update on strategy in the New Year. Portfolio company Otomato Web3 Agent Protocol has secured a $2m investment from a UK technology company.
Oscillate (SRVL) has completed the first exploration programme on its licence in the Kalahari copper belt. The results will be available in the first quarter of 2026.
TechFinancials (TCH) has received the £250,000 raised in September at 0.25p/share. This will help fund the development of the 25%-owned Dilotiko iron ore operations in Kenya. There is an option to acquire up to 60% of Dilotiko. The company’s name will be changed to Ubunto Mining and Metals Inc.
B HODL (HODL) has approved a Strategic Bitcoin-Backed Loan Framework using CoinCorner’s product as part of its treasury management activities. CoinCorner is a shareholder in B HODL. The cash will finance Bitcoin purchases.
Oberon Investments (OBE) raised £625,000 at 3.7p/share.
Property investor Ace Liberty and Stone (ALSP) chairman Dr. Antonios Ghorayeb bought 36,000 shares at 25p each, taking his stake to 0.94%.
Amazing AI (AAI) is changing its year end from June to December. The next accounts will be for 18 months to December 2025.
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Energy generator OPG Ventures (OPG) left AIM and joined JP Jenkins on 23 December. The India-focused company operates coal-fired power plants.
Medical imaging technology developer Polarean Imaging (POLX) left AIM and joined JP Jenkins on 23 December.
Gosport-based brewer and bars operator Powder Monkey (PMGL) has bought County Durham-based Maxim Brewery, which was formed after the closure of Vaux Breweries in 1999. A share subscription is planned.
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Oil and gas company Sintana Energy Inc (SEI) completed the acquisition of Challenger Energy in early December and joined AIM on 23 December.
Indus Gas (INDI) is proposing to shareholders that it should leave AIM. A general meeting will be held on 8 January. There is a limited free float, and it has been difficult to raise funds or use shares for acquisitions. Gynia Holdings owns 82.7%. Interim figures show an improved pre-tax profit of $1.93m, up from $1.24m. Indus Gas is awaiting a production sharing contract extension so a new gas sale and purchase agreement can be signed.
Pipehawk (PIP) is selling Utsi Electronics to Hong Kong company Leidi Global Supply for £1m. A £25,000 deposit has been paid. This subsidiary lost £464,000 last year. Stripping that out, Pipehawk would have made a pre-tax profit of £154,000. This leaves utility infrastructure detection company Adien and rail-focused Thomson Engineering Design.
Professional services provider Christie Group (CTG) is selling visitor attraction software business Vennersys for an initial £500,000 in cash. There is also up to £900,000 of retained consideration subject to performance conditions. The sale should be completed by the end of January. Vennersys is loss making and the disposal could add around £500,000 to 2026 pre-tax profit – £2.8m is the current forecast.
Mobile Streams (MOS) shares returned from suspension down 62.6% to 0.23p following publication of an admission document and results for the year to June 2025. June 2025. The company, which is changing its name to Gana Media Group, is acquiring the shares it does not own in two Mexican sports betting and media companies. It already owns 28.7% to Estadio Gana, plus convertible loan stock, and 22.5% of Capital Media Sports. Buying the rest of Estadio Gana will cost £31.9m in shares at 0.625p each, while 584.2 million shares a 0.495p each will be issued for Capital Media Sports. Investment in existing Mexican operations enabled full year revenues to rise from £436,000 to £1.41m. Net cash was £1.52m at the end of June 2025 and by the end of September available cash was £991,000.
Store closures and exiting Boots meant that Mothercare (MTC) interim revenues fell by one-quarter to £90.7m. Like-for-like revenues were 6% lower. The pre-tax loss declined from £1.4m to £1.1m due to lower interest charges. The new South Asia joint venture made a positive contribution. Net debt was reduced from £17.1m to £5.8m. Chairman Clive Whiley has bought 42 million shares in Mothercare at 1p each taking his stake to 8.87%, while finance director Andy Cook bought 5 million shares at 1p each. Robert Quested reduced his stake from 9.39% to 1.05%.
Vast Resources (VAST) has announced the proposed acquisition of Gulf International Minerals in an all share deal and trading in the shares has been suspended. Gulf International Minerals is an explorer focused on Tajikistan. It has a joint venture with the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies in Tajikistan covering four gold mining operations and a central processing plant. Of these, Aprelevka produces 10,4000 ounces of gold and 80,000 ounces of silver each year and Vast has been managing the operation in return for 10% of earnings after tax. A placing will raise £7.5m and this will help to fund a JORC compliant resource estimate.
Quicklime producer and critical metals explorer Firering Strategic Minerals (FRG) has raised £860,000 at 1.25p/share. The $1m Ricca debt has also been settled. The cash will fund further development of the Limeco project in Zambia. This investment will help to increase revenues.
Synthetic binders developer Aptamer (APTA) has signed a licensing agreement with Alphazyme, a Maravai LifeSciences company that supplies speciality enzymes to the life sciences sector. The non-exclusive deal is for a developed Optimer® for use in hot-start PCR applications – when the enzyme switches on when heated. The original development deal was signed in June 2024, and another development project has recently completed.
Pantheon Resources (PANR) is suspending flow testing at the Duhle-1 well in order to save costs of around $150,000/day in the winter period. Costs will be lower in the spring. Results have been disappointing so far. The company will analyse data and assess opportunities in other parts of its oil and gas portfolio in Alaska. There is $27.2m in the bank. Zeus has cut its total risked NAV from 73p/share to 53p/share. Michael Spencer’s stake reduced from 8.19% to 7.59%.
Premier African Minerals (PREM) says it has been issued with a writ of execution of movable property at the Zulu project by a creditor seeking $2.2m. Discussions continue with the creditor, which is JR Goddard Contracting.
Alliance Lithium (ALL) has revised and resubmitted its mining licence application for the Ewoyaa lithium project in Ghana. The royalty rate will be between 5% and 12% depending on the spodumene price. Canaccord Genuity assumes 10% in its forecasts suggesting a price between $2,501/tonne and $3,000/tonne, but the price is currently lower. The new lease requires government ratification.
Litigation Capital Management (LIT) has to meet the costs of a failed claim in Queensland against Stanwell Corporation and CS Energy. Each company will receive A$16.2m. This partly covered by insurance, but the company still has to pay A$12.9m. An appeal has been filed and should be heard in March and there may also be an appeal against the costs award. The strategic review of operations is ongoing.
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Cash shell daVictus (DVT) had cash of £112.000 at the end of 2024. These annual figures were released just before the end of 2025.
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Vault Ventures (VULT) has raised £555,000 at 1p/share. This will be invested in technology. The Vault Accelerator for blockchain and AI development and income generation is in the final stages of implementation.
Mendell Helium (MDH) says that the flow rate for the Rost 1-26 well in Fort Dodge, Kansas has more than doubled to 250Mcf of helium per day, which equates to $1.4m in income in one year. There are discussions with potential partners for additional wells.
SulNOx Group (SNOX) has been granted a patent in Australia. It covers a range of formulation versions which includes both the Berol® 6446 Heavy Sulphur Fuel Oils (HSFO) emulsifiers and Sulnox Eco™ Fuel Conditioners which enhance all diesel, petrol/gasoline and biofuels, and marine fuels.
DXS International (DXSP) was hit by a cyber incident on 14 December. This should net have a material effect on the full year figures.
B HODL (HODL) has joined the US OTCQB Venture Market under the code BHODF.
Ananda Developments (ANA) is pleased with the US Presidential executive order to reschedule cannabis in the USA from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 under the Controlled Substances Act. This recognises the benefit of medicinal cannabis. This will make it more straightforward to gain FDA approval and potentially make it easier to raise money. Trading in Ananda Developments shares ends on 22 December.
Mark Horrocks has reduced his stake in Lift Global Ventures (LFT) from 19.96% to 17.9%.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has not raised any cash from share subscriptions in the past two weeks, which takes it to four weeks since any subscriptions.
Ajax Resources (AJAX) completed a share issue raising £1.2m at 5.5p each and creditors have converted £110,000 of money owed into shares at the same price. Total cash is £2.6m.
First Sentinel has resigned as corporate adviser to Valereum (VLRM) and trading in the shares The company is still trying to complete the transaction with Quorium Global Photonics SPC. The share price fell 7.41% to 12.5p prior to suspension.
EDX Medical (EDX) is commercially launching a new BC95 testing service for early detection of bowel cancer as well as providing assessments of hereditary risks. Interim revenues increased from £18,000 to £173,000, while the loss increased from £1.7m to £2.3m. Cash was £125,000 at the end of September 2025.
Phoenix Digital Assets (PNIX) is redomiciling to Gibraltar. This is due to the regulatory environment and crypto advisory infrastructure.
RootstockLabs Ltd has reduced its stake in Coinsilium (COIN) from 6.69% to 5.32%.
Oscillate (SRVL) has issued an unsecured convertible to raise $400,000. This is equal to the amount to be received for the sale of helium operations. That will be received over 5 months, and the loan note will provide cash in the meantime. It lasts five months and the annual interest rate I 15%. It can be converted into shares if the company moves to AIM.
Connecting Excellence (XCE) has bought 8.12682413 Bitcoin for £560,000, taking the holding to 24.77668182 Bitcoin at a total cost of £1.71m. The next update will be on 5 January.
Oberon Investments (OBE) published increased interim revenues rose 14% to £5.4m with the fastest growth from investment management. Investment in growing the business means that the loss increased from £1.24m to £2.39m. Management believes that like-for-like growth could be 30% this year.
In the six months to September 2025, business assurance provider Adsure Services (ADS) revenue dipped from £5.06m to £4.89m, and pre-tax profit edged down from £330,000 to £310,000. Management says the decline was down to timing issues. Cash was £610,000.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has not raised any cash from share subscriptions in the past two weeks, which takes it to four weeks since any subscriptions.
Property investor Ace Liberty and Stone (ALSP) chairman Dr. Antonios Ghorayeb bought 200,000 shares ag 60p each, taking his stake to 0.89%.
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Bitcoin mining company Argo Blockchain (ARB) has exited the Main Market and joined JP Jenkins on 15 December.
Bigblu Broadband (BBB) has left AIM and joined JP Jenkins on 18 December.
Powder Monkey (PMGL) has appointed Jon Radford as managing director of the UK brewing operations.
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Greenshields Agri Holdings (GAH) improved revenues from £3.95m to £4.27m, while there was a swing from loss to a pre-tax profit of £3.12m. However, this was due to a £4m gain on disposals. Cash generated from operations increased from £340,000 to £1.65m because of a reduction in working capital. Net cash is £1.3m.
Shareholders in Gulfsands Petroleum (GPX) agreed to the capital reorganisation
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Technology enabled PR company Pathos Communications (NEWS) raised £5m at 30p/share ahead of joining AIM on 15 December. Management plans to invest in staff, marketing and technology. The share price ended the week at 32.5p.
Music management company All Things Considered (ATC) switched from Aquis to AIM and raised £8.6m at 125p/share. The share price ended the week at 131.5p.
Kettle components supplier Strix (KETL) is transforming its balance sheet through the £110m sale of Billi, which supplies multifunctional taps, to a private equity-backed Australian bidder. Billi was acquired three years ago for £38m, although Strix has invested in the business since then. Billi has been a growing contributor to the group at a time when other parts of the business have found trading conditions difficult. There are plans for a manufacturing and development agreement. Shareholder approval is required so the sale will not be completed until early next year. Strix will move to a net cash position and a £10m share buyback is planned. The sale equates to 47.8p/share.
The Zimbabwe government has revised its changes to mining royalties and that is good news for Caledonia Mining Corporation (CMCL). The proposed royalty rate of 10% will only come into effect when the gold price exceeds $5,000/ounce, rather than $2,500/ounce. Changes to tax have been withdrawn. The rise in the gold price means that the payback on investment in the Bilboes project could be less than one year. Cavendish has raised its 2025 pe-tax forecast to $131.3m with $163.8m expected in 2026.
The new strategy of Naked Wines (WINE) is already showing signs of paying off and Panmure Liberum has upgraded expectations due to strong pre-Christmas trading. The wines supplier expects full year EBITDA to be at the top of guidance of £5.5m to £7.5m. Panmure Liberum forecasts £7.2m, up from £6.2m. Pre-tax profit of £800,000 is estimated when previously a small loss was expected.
Mkango Resources (MKA) joint venture HyProMag USA, a rare earth recycling and processing business, has expanded the Texas hub facility and is planning a listing in the US in around one year’s time. The NPV of the Texas project and two other sites is $409m based on current market prices. The figure is much higher based on forecast prices. Up front capital costs are $142m.
Chariot (CHAR) has completed a financing for two wind projects in South Africa. The funding is via a subsidiary, and the wind farms should be commissioned in mid-2027. Chariot retains 65% of the subsidiary and Mahlako is paying $17m for 35%. Chariot’s stake is valued at 2p/share. This is the start of the strategy to build up a portfolio of renewable energy assets. The water business, which primarily held the proof-of-concept desalination project in Djibouti, has been sold.
Scotland-based housebuilder Springfield Properties (SPR) has secured a deal with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks which covers 293 homes across six sites. This will provide income from rentals to help cover building costs on the sites. This deal is part of the new strategy in the north of Scotland, where home will be leased to workers improving the electricity transmission infrastructure.
Bars operator The Revel Collective (TRC) is in discussions with potential acquirors of its businesses and they would not lead to any return for shareholders. There is no likelihood of raising money through a share issue. Trading in the shares will be suspended on 29 December because the 2024-25 annual report will not be published by the end of the year.
Offshore energy market services provider Tekmar Group (TGP) has won a contract with an existing customer worth €8m. This for a major UK offshore wind farm. Revenues should be recognised this year and next year.
Quantum Helium (QHE) says an independent resource report has been published and the best estimate for the Coyote Wash project in Colorado is 0.97bcf of gross recoverable helium. This takes the gross recoverable resource of the company’s projects to 1.1bcf, which have a gross value of $330m. There are also potential oil resources of up to 750,000 barrels. The company also has a 90% working interest in the Sagebrush helium project which has 2U helium reserves of 101MMscf net.
Gaming machines hardware and displays supplier Nexteq (NXQ) has traded in line with expectations in 2025, but management is cautious about next year. A small dip in revenues from $85.5m to $85m in 2026. This has been downgraded from $94.1m because the largest gaming customer has been acquired and the product range rationalised faster than anticipated.
Groundworks company Van Elle (VANL) completed the sale of the Canadian rail business. This raised C$2.7m with a deferred payment of C$2m to be paid during 2026. The total is equivalent to £2.5m but subject to balance sheet adjustments. Meanwhile, revenues of the continuing business rose 12% in the first half.
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Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT) investee company ICEYE along with its joint venture partner Rheinmetall has secured a €1.7bn contract for space-based reconnaissance capabilities for the German Armed Forces. This involves a dedicated synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation with AI driven image evaluation. The contract starts at the end of 2025 and lasts for five years. ICEYE recently raised €150m in a financing round, which valued the company at €2.4bn. ICEYE is by far the largest investment at just over one-third of the portfolio. The latest contract indicates the maturity of the business and ICEYE could consider a listing in the future. At the end of September 2025, the Seraphim Space IT NAV was £283.6m, which is equivalent to 119.55p/share.
Cash shell Medcaw Investments (MCI) is proposing to acquire Ulvestone, which holds licences for the Eagle Lake gold project in Ontario, Canada, plus a move to AIM.
Andrew Hore