Confirmation of name change

Various Eateries plc, a premium, multi-format hospitality group, confirms that, further to the announcement made on 6 March 2026, Companies House issued it with a certificate of incorporation on change of name earlier today and that the name change from "Various Eateries plc" to "Coppa Collective plc" became effective immediately upon receipt. Trading in the Company's shares under the new company name and new ticker symbol "COPC" is expected to commence at 8.00 a.m. on 25 March 2026. The Company's ISIN and SEDOL remain unchanged.

In conjunction with the name change, the Company's website address is now www.coppacollective.co.uk, where all information required by Rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies is available.

Mark Loughborough, Chief Executive Officer, discussing the Group's market positioning and brand portfolio:

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Mark Loughborough, CEO, said:

"The change of name to Coppa Collective plc reflects the broadening of our strategy and signals the start of a new chapter for the business. With a broader portfolio, we believe we are better positioned to navigate changing market conditions with greater resilience and flexibility."

Various Eateries is a premium, multi-format hospitality group operating in the United Kingdom.

The Group operates three core brands across 23 locations:

• The Linwood Collection, a group of premium pubs with rooms.
• Noci, a modern pasta-led concept which serves very high-quality dishes at reasonable prices.

For more information visit www.coppacollective.co.uk.