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UK small-cap RNS · 16 Apr 2026

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  1. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  2. 07:00
    Third quarter trading update Trading update
    Q3 sales growth slowed to 2.1% with broad-based softening in March, and FY26 PBT is now guided to the lower end of consensus, a step down from the earlier 'in line' guidance.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle outlook negative, lowered −4.6% on the day
    Moved: Digital app and brand campaign: App live; full launch planned spring → App fully launched in Q3; 300k+ downloads · new: FY26 profit guidance trend – Lowered to lower end of consensus · new: Store opening pipeline – Stronger pipeline expected next financial year
  3. 07:00
    Hays HAS £938m
    Third Quarter Trading Statement Trading update
    This is the Q3 trading statement for the three months to 31 March 2026, but the announcement only links to a PDF. No figures or outlook are given, so no direction can be judged.
    +1.5% on the day
  4. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares and Total Voting Rights Routine
  5. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares and Total Voting Rights Routine
  6. 07:00
    Exercise of Warrants
    On 13 April 2026, an additional 1,500,000 common share purchase warrants in the Company were exercised at an exercise price of C$0.12 per ordinary share.
    −3.9% on the day
  7. 07:00
    IWG IWG £1,745m
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  8. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  9. 07:00
    Playtech PTEC £1,036m
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  10. 07:00
    Trading Statement Trading update
    Ashmore Group plc (Ashmore, the Group), the specialist Emerging Markets asset manager, announces the following update to its assets under management (AuM) in respect of the quarter ending 31 March 2026.
    −4.8% on the day
  11. 07:00
    Q1 2026 Operations Update
    Central Asia Metals PLC (AIM: CAML) provides its Q1 2026 operations update for the Kounrad dump-leach, solvent extraction-electrowinning (SX-EW) copper operation in Kazakhstan and the Sasa zinc-lead mine in North Macedonia.
    in line −0.4% on the day
  12. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  13. 07:00
    Year end trading summary and notice of FY results Results
    Expects FY26 EBITDA materially ahead of market expectations, after the interim guidance of confidence in the Mercia '27 targets; this lifts the earnings view for the year.
    Turnaround plan with targets £3.0m · 2% of mcapahead of expectationsoutlook positive, raisedfirst in 9 months +6.2% on the day
    Moved: Annual share buyback programme: Programme commenced, broker-managed, up to £3.0m → FY26 buyback completed; new £3.0m programme under way · Mercia '27 growth targets: Mid-point; EBITDA and margin improving, AuM flat → FY26 EBITDA expected materially ahead of market · Northern VCT fundraise: Offers enlarged to £80m total; earlier £50m raise partly allotted → VCT and EIS raises described as successful
  14. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  15. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares and Total Voting Rights Routine
  16. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  17. 07:00
    Update on Strategic Review
    The review is now concrete: talks are with a small number of parties weighing cash offers for the whole company, and the company aims to conclude the review by 30 June 2026.
    +1.6% on the day
    Moved: Strategic review and possible sale: Review ongoing; no outcome announced → Due diligence; talks with a small number of cash bidders
  18. 07:00
    Year-end Trading and Board update
    Year-end trading confirms FY26 underlying operating profit of at least £47.5m, up from £44.5m and in line with the revised expectations that followed Fibo, so the guided story holds.
    in lineoutlook mixedfirst since Oct 2023 −1.1% on the day
    Moved: Fibo acquisition integration: Completed after period end; integration under way → Integrated and trading in line with expectations (closed) · new: CFO succession – CFO resigned; search for successor begins
  19. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  20. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  21. 07:00
    Trading and Outlook for 2026
    Second upgrade in two months: Group 2026 PBT now 'significantly ahead' of expectations after the 12 February upgrade, as Construction and Fit Out gain visibility, partly offset by softer Partnership Housing.
    ahead of expectationsoutlook positive, raised +7.3% on the day
    Moved: Fit Out profit outperformance: Reconfirmed at results; on track → Raised again; further above £80-100m target
  22. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  23. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  24. 07:00
    Positive Q1 Trading Update Trading update
    Verici Dx Plc, (AIM: VRCI), a developer of advanced clinical diagnostics for organ transplant, provides a trading update demonstrating strong momentum for the three months ended 31 March 2026 (Q1 '26).
    ahead of expectations +9.5% on the day
  25. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  26. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  27. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine
  28. 07:00
    Fougnar TEM and IP Survey Results Results
    Dublin, Ireland, 16 April 2026 - Talisman Metals PLC ("Talisman" or the "Company") reports it has completed a 74 line-km, TEM survey (Transient Electromagnetic) ("TEM Work") covering 18 km2 within the Company's Fougnar licenses ("Fougnar Project"), which are …
    +6.7% on the day
  29. 07:00
    Crossroads Well Southern Oklahoma USA Update
    Crossroads spud slips again on rig maintenance, but the operator expects it before end-April 2026 and Union Jack's 43% share of drilling costs is already funded from cash.
    Project milestones −7.7% on the day
    Moved: Crossroads well, Oklahoma: Delayed by regulation, now scheduled Q1 2026 → Spud delayed by rig maintenance; drilling costs funded
  30. 07:00
    Half-year Results Results
    Net Zero Infrastructure Plc, a special purpose acquisition company formed with the intention to acquire renewable or clean energy technology companies and to finance, develop and promote those environmentally sound projects internationally, is pleased to …
    first in 10 months +0.0% on the day
  31. 07:00
    New Manufacturing Process Patent for Ox-1
    New Manufacturing Process Patent Extends Exclusivity for Lead Asset Ox-1
    +6.7% on the day
  32. 07:00
    Quarterly Report and Appendix 5B
    88 Energy Limited (ASX: 88E, AIM: 88E, OTC: EEENF) (88 Energy, 88E or the Company) provides the following summary of activities for the quarter ended 31 March 2026.
    +0.0% on the day
  33. 07:00
    Rule 19.6(c) confirmation
    Rule 19.6(c) confirmation of post-offer intention statements for Ora Technology PLC
    +0.0% on the day
  34. 07:00
    Director/PDMR Shareholding Director dealing
  35. 07:00
    Transaction in Own Shares Routine

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