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UK small-cap RNS · 20 Feb 2026

Every announcement of UK small & mid caps under £2bn. The ones that started or moved a situation are marked – a click opens it.

Key = all announcements except routine filings (voting rights, buybacks, holdings, director forms), plus the ones that are part of a situation. Not investment advice.

  1. 18:32
    Switch to a Takeover Offer
    Bidco keeps the 84p cash offer but moves from a scheme to a takeover offer, with Bidco plus irrevocables at 51.0%, above the 50% acceptance condition. This raises the certainty of the cash exit.
    £85.4m · 87% of mcap −1.2% on the day
    Moved: Possible offer for Inspecs: Switched from scheme to recommended takeover offer → Recommended takeover offer, scheme dropped
  2. 18:09
    Further Update on Annual Financial Report
    Neo Energy Metals plc / LSE: NEO, A2X: NEO / Market: Main Market of the London Stock Exchange
    +0.0% on the day
  3. 18:01
    Switch to a Takover Offer
    (a newly formed company indirectly owned by Luke Johnson and Ian Livingstone)
    £85.4m · 87% of mcap −1.2% on the day
    Moved: Possible offer for Inspecs: Bidco buys 19.1% at 75p before vote → Switched from scheme to recommended takeover offer
  4. 17:15
    Director’s Dealing Director dealing
    Agronomics Limited (AIM:ANIC), a leading listed company in the field of clean food, announces that that it was notified on 20 February 2026 that Galloway Limited, an entity indirectly wholly owned by Jim Mellon, Executive Chair of the Company, purchased a …
    +1.6% on the day
  5. 16:31
    Kropz KRPZ £7.0m
    WRAP Retail Offer for up to £91,077 Offer
    A small retail offer of up to £91k at 1.15p, the same price as the subscription, adds a little more dilution. It follows the cash strain already seen, with funds needed to cover group costs.
    £0.1m · 1% of mcapfirst since Oct 2023 −6.9% on the day
    Moved: new: Subscription and WRAP retail offer – Retail offer open; conditional on approval
  6. 16:30
    Kropz KRPZ £7.0m
    Fundraising, Amendment to Loan Terms & Update Fundraise
    Equity raise of about £0.9m at 1.15p, a 5% discount to the 30-day VWAP, to cover group costs because loan cash cannot be moved up from Kropz Elandsfontein. Dilution is small (about 5%) but the need is a sign of cash strain.
    Project milestones £0.9m · 13% of mcap −6.9% on the day
    Moved: Funding via ARC on-demand loans: Third loan agreed 8 December; ZAR 150m undrawn → Loan amended; ZAR 150m drawn, about ZAR 80m left · Elandsfontein trial production ramp-up: Trial production; ramp-up delayed, record November output → Record December output of 38,970 tonnes
  7. 16:06
  8. 16:00
    OSB Group OSB £1,615m
    Appointment of CEO Board change
    Names an external successor to the retiring founding CEO about three months after the search began, ending succession uncertainty. Andy Golding stays until the handover, and 2026 guidance is reiterated.
    +1.1% on the day
    Moved: CEO succession: Board search under way with third party → Successor named; regulatory approval and start date pending
  9. 15:30
    Award of share options
    The Board of Gfinity announces that on 20 February 2026, the Company awarded 258,333,333 new options (representing 4.95 per cent. of the current issued share capital) to Directors of the Company.
    +0.0% on the day
  10. 15:00
    Shareholders Engagement Meeting and FAQ's
    On Tuesday 10 February 2026 the Company announced details of a forthcoming Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") of Zambeef, at which shareholders independent of British International Investment Plc ("BII") will be asked to consider and approve a waiver of …
    +0.0% on the day
  11. 14:58
    Board clarification in response to stmt by CIP
    Board clarification made in response to statement by Chrysalis Investment Partners LLP
    −1.2% on the day
  12. 14:35
    Re-issue of Treasury Shares
    Dublin, London, 20 February 2026: Origin Enterprises plc ('Origin' or 'the Group'), the international group shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and land use, announces that it has transferred 1,886 treasury shares to satisfy the exercise of share …
    +0.0% on the day
  13. 12:41
    Refinancing and pension contributions deferral
    Replaces the Gordon Brothers facility with a larger £8.46m one running to Dec 2027, which buys time. But the coupon rises to 25% including 15% PIK, and the facility stays in default and repayable on demand.
    Balance-sheet stress / refinancing £8.5m · 769% of mcap +16.5% on the day
    Moved: Debt facility covenant breach: Repayable on demand; lender forbearing, refinancing sought → Refinanced to Dec 2027; still in default, repayable on demand · Pension deferral and trustee funding: Contributions deferred; trustee asked for loan → Deferral extended to March 2027; £6m deferred
  14. 12:30
    Audited Results for the year to 30 September 2025 Results
    Sunrise Resources plc is pleased to announce its Chairman's Statement and audited results for the year ended 30 September 2025.
    first in 9 months +0.0% on the day
  15. 11:53
    Corporate Update
    First Class Metals PLC ("First Class Metals" "FCM" or the "Company") the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties in Ontario, Canada, notes the recent reduction in the shareholding of The 79th GRP …
    −38.9% on the day
  16. 11:48
    Disposal
    Following completion of the Share Sale, the 79th Grp will hold 30,062,316 ordinary shares, representing approximately 11.8% of the Company's issued ordinary share capital.
    next step −38.9% on the day
  17. 11:44
    Disclosure Table
    The following are today's changes to the Disclosure Table:
    −38.9% on the day
  18. 11:32
    Termination of Offer Period
    The Company refers to the announcement dated 20 February 2026 by Quantuma Advisory Limited ("Quantuma") regarding the disposal of the majority of its interest in the Company.
    −38.9% on the day
  19. 11:27
    North Hemlo Drilling Update
    First Class Metals PLC ("First Class Metals" "FCM" or the "Company"), the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties in Ontario, Canada, provides an update on the North Hemlo drilling results.
    below expectationsfirst since Oct 2023 −38.9% on the day
  20. 11:03
    Long Term Incentive Programme
    Blencowe Resources Plc (LSE: BRES) announces that it has granted long term incentive programme shares ("LTIP Shares") over an aggregate 30,000,000 ordinary shares to directors and senior managers of Blencowe, which represents approximately 6.3% of the …
    +1.7% on the day
  21. 10:17
    Directorate update
    Goldplat plc / Ticker: GDP / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining & Exploration
    +4.3% on the day
  22. 09:58
    Recording of Investor Presentation
    Zanaga Iron Ore Company Limited (AIM: ZIOC) is pleased to announce that a recording of the investor presentation, delivered by the Company during Mining Indaba 2026, is now available to view here: https://www.zanagairon.com/media/
    +10.0% on the day
  23. 08:00
    Award of Two New Prospective Licence Applications
    Award of Two New Highly Prospective Natural Hydrogen & Helium Exploration Licence Applications in Otway Basin, South Australia
    +0.0% on the day
  24. 07:01
    Trading Statement Trading update
    20 February 2026 - Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) issues the following statement in advance of the Group's 2025 Full Year Results.
    −5.6% on the day
  25. 07:01
    Yellowstone Advisory Private Investor Evening
    Attending and Presenting at the Yellowstone Advisory Private Investor Evening
    −1.8% on the day
  26. 07:01
    Propose New Inv Policy New Mgmt Arr. Notice of EGM
    Proposed New Investment Policy, New Management Arrangements and Notice of EGM
    Disposal of a part (break-up) −1.2% on the day
    Moved: Managers to provide advisory services from a new independent entity by 1 April 2: pending → changed – The Board has served protective notice terminating the advisory arrangement with CIP, which was spun out for independent advisory services; a self-managed model is intended. · Debt facility and capital return programme: pending → on_track – The new policy intends the existing debt facility to be repaid in full at maturity, expected September 2026, with no new borrowings. · Shareholder consultation and structural review: Realisation policy proposed; circular expected February → EGM called; circular to follow
  27. 07:00
    Yellowstone Advisory Presentation
    Kelso, the main market listed acquisition vehicle, is pleased to announce that John Goold, CEO, will be attending and presenting at the Yellowstone Advisory Private Investor evening on 25 February 2026.
    +1.7% on the day
  28. 07:00
    Recording: Rome Resources Webinar and Q&A
    Rome Resources plc (AIM: RMR), the DRC-focused tin and copper explorer, is pleased to share a recording of its February 2026 Investor Webinar, hosted on Thursday 19 February 2026.
    +0.0% on the day
  29. 07:00
    Result Of Fundraise And TVR Fundraise
    Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalised terms used in this announcement have the same meanings given to them in the Company's announcement dated February 19, 2026.
    −13.1% on the day
  30. 07:00
    Ghana Petroleum Agreements Extended
    Parliament's ratification extends the Jubilee and TEN licences to 2040, removing a key licence-expiry risk and securing long-term operations. GNPC's share rises by a further 10% from July 2036, diluting Tullow and the other partners.
    Legal & regulatory outlook positivefirst in 6 months −5.6% on the day
    Moved: Extend Ghana Jubilee and TEN licences to 2040: on_track → delivered – Ghanaian Parliament ratified the extension of the Jubilee and TEN petroleum agreements to 31 December 2040. · Ghana licence extensions to 2040: Listed as a 2026 value catalyst → Ratified by Parliament; extended to 2040 (closed) · Ghana tax disputes and receivables: Listed as 2026 catalyst → Gas payment security mechanism agreed for Jubilee
  31. 07:00
    Ghana License Extensions and Trading Update Trading update
    Jubilee is above 70,000 bopd with J74 fully ramped and GTA above nameplate. Total production is at record levels, which backs the 2026 growth outlook given earlier.
    Project milestones in lineoutlook positive +13.6% on the day
    Moved: Ghana licence extension to 2040: Government approved; submitted to parliament → Ratified by parliament; licences run to 2040 (closed) · Jubilee drilling campaign: J-74 completed; five more wells approved → J74 ramped; J75 drilled · TEN FPSO acquisition: Final terms agreed; SPA expected early 2026 → SPA signed
  32. 07:00
    Notice of Capital Markets Event for Cyber Business
    NCC Group plc (LSE: NCC, "NCC Group" or "the Group) will host a Capital Markets Event for institutional investors and sell-side analysts focusing on its Cyber business on Friday 13 March 2026 from 11:00 to 13:00 (UK time).
    +0.8% on the day
  33. 07:00
    Independent Investigation Appointment
    Appoints FRP Advisory for an independent forensic review of the issues flagged on 16 February, overseen by new audit chair Levett. This should speed up the HY results, but the scope and findings are still undisclosed.
    New CEO / reset first since Oct 2023 −9.6% on the day
    Moved: CEO succession and conduct investigation: Investigation widened; interim CEO search under way → Independent forensic review appointed · FY25 accounts restatement and financial review: Auditors reviewing expected FY25 restatement → Forensic review appointed; HY results timing open
  34. 07:00
    Proposed Cancellation of Main Market Listing-plans
    Review ends the oil-focused reverse-takeover plan and pivots to African gold processing, because depressed oil prices make funding an oil asset hard; no binding deal exists yet.
    Delisting / take-private outlook mixedfirst since Oct 2023 −15.4% on the day
    Moved: new: Pivot to African gold processing – Review done; no binding agreements · new: Main Market delisting to Aquis – Proposed; shareholder approval pending · new: Fundraise before end March – Planned, no terms
  35. 07:00
    Notice of GM and FY 2025 Trading Update
    ("Aston Martin", or "AML", or the "Company", or the "Group")
    −1.4% on the day
  36. 07:00
    Extension of Partnership with Rob Rinder MBE
    Under the new agreement (the "Agreement"), which covers a period of one year, Mr Rinder will expand his role of brand ambassador to support the Company's mission to drive consumer and landlord education surrounding the important role of guarantors.
    +3.5% on the day
  37. 07:00
    Earnz PLC launches new interactive investor hub
    to provide shareholders with a more proactive way of communication and enquiry support and access AIM Rule 26 website
    −4.3% on the day
  38. 07:00
    Appointment of Director
    The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Dobbyn as a non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect.
    −1.2% on the day
  39. 07:00
    Director/PDMR Shareholding Director dealing
    Nativo Resources plc (LON: NTVO), which is focused on near-term gold mining and processing projects in Peru, announces that the Executive Directors have sold and re-purchased part of their shareholdings in order to move shares between their personal accounts …
    first since Oct 2023 +11.2% on the day
  40. 07:00
    Appointment of CFO Board change
    Andrew has been serving as Interim CFO of the Company since 6 February 2026 and brings 25 years' experience, primarily within the financial services and insurance industries.
    −1.8% on the day
  41. 07:00
    Refinancing Transaction and Lock-Up Agreement
    Tullow announces Refinancing Transaction and Lock-Up Agreement with c.66% of its Noteholders and Glencore
    Legal & regulatory outlook mixed −5.6% on the day
    Moved: Refinancing and May 2026 bond maturity: Talks with creditors; alternatives being progressed → Lock-Up Agreement signed with c.66% of noteholders · TEN FPSO acquisition: SPA signed; completion expected end Q1 2027 → SPA signed; completion expected end Q1 2027 · Ghana licence extensions to 2040: MoU signed; agreements being finalised → Listed as a 2026 value catalyst
  42. 07:00
    FY25 Results, AGM Notice & Investor Presentation
    Full Year Results, Notice of AGM and New Investor Presentation
    −3.7% on the day
  43. 07:00
    AGM Update
    FY26 outlook is confirmed in line, but the year started slower than anticipated because of countermeasures production disruption, H2 weighting is heavier, and a non-cash KFL impairment is expected.
    Project milestones £55.0m · 4% of mcapin lineoutlook mixed −2.3% on the day
    Moved: UK Government order placement delays: Delays continue; S&I revenue down 18% → Still disrupted; intake slightly improved recently · new: Norway second explosives facility – Phase two concept selection under way · new: Kilgore Flares automation transfer – Legacy operations being retired; ramp continuing
  44. 07:00
    Tullow signs SPA to acquire TEN FPSO in Ghana
    Signing the SPA is not yet completion: the deal closes end Q1 2027, subject to conditions. It removes the annual TEN FPSO lease cost and is funded from TEN cash flow, with no new debt.
    Large acquisition / reverse takeover outlook positivefirst since Oct 2023 −5.6% on the day
    Moved: new: TEN FPSO acquisition – SPA signed; completion expected end Q1 2027
  45. 07:00
    Trading Update Trading update
    Pulsar Group Plc (AIM: PULS), the technology innovator delivering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for the global marketing and communications industries, is pleased to announce an update on trading for the year ended 30 November 2025 ("FY25").
    in linefirst in 7 months +2.3% on the day
  46. 07:00
    Increased Cu recovery in glycine leaching tests
    Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc, (LSE: UMR), is today pleased to announce further positive results from the glycine leaching tests on the tailings samples from the Klein Aub Copper Mine, located in Namibia, which support the Company's confidence in the …
    +5.2% on the day
  47. 07:00
    Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 Results
    Tertiary Minerals plc (AIM: TYM) is pleased to advise that the full version of the Annual Report, for the year ended 30 September 2025 and the Notice of the 2026 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") has now been published on the Company's website at:
    +0.0% on the day
  48. 07:00
    Completion of MB01-N Maiden Drilling Programme
    Completion of MB01-N Maiden Drilling Programme and BCM Earn-In at Mbe
    +0.0% on the day

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