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UK small-cap RNS · 18 May 2026

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  1. 17:45
    Result of AGM
    Neo Energy Metals plc (LSE: NEO; A2X: NEO), the uranium and gold development company focused on South Africa, announces that at the AGM of the Company held earlier today, all the resolutions set out in the Notice of AGM dated 23 April 2026 were duly passed by …
    +10.0% on the day
  2. 17:32
    Holding(s) in Company Holding
  3. 16:43
    Investor Presentation via Investor Meet Company
    The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders.
    +0.0% on the day
  4. 16:37
    EBT Share Purchase
    ("Diales" or the "Company " or the "Group")
    +0.0% on the day
  5. 16:36
    Non-Executive Director Appointment Board change
    Big Yellow Group PLC announces that Helen Gordon has agreed to join the Board and act as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2027.
    −2.6% on the day
  6. 16:35
    AMENDED AGM Update
    The following amendment have been made to the 'AGM Update' announcement released on 18/05/2026 at 14:42 under RNS No 7731E.
    +0.0% on the day
  7. 16:35
    Evoke EVOK £190m
    Extension of Firm Offer Deadline
    Talks with Bally's Intralot on a possible 50p per share offer continue and the board agreed to extend the deadline to 8 June 2026. Still no firm offer, so it remains a possible bid route out of the review.
    Takeover target next step −2.0% on the day
    Moved: Strategic review and potential sale: Talks ongoing; no firm offer → Talks continuing; deadline extended to 8 June
  8. 16:35
    Results For The Year Ended 31 March 2026 Results
    Adjusted EPS up 2% matches the roughly 2% guided in January, and the dividend rises 2%. Statutory profit before tax fell 38% on a lower revaluation surplus, and leverage rose to 3.7x.
    Project milestones outlook mixedfirst in 12 months −2.6% on the day
    Moved: CEO succession: Successor named; handover due 20 July 2026 → Handover confirmed for 20 July 2026 · Store development pipeline: Two stores opened; planning on 10 of 13 → Four stores opened; 9 of 12 sites have planning
  9. 14:53
    Holding(s) in Company Holding
  10. 14:42
    AGM Update
    Managing Director Nicolai Huls, who runs operations day to day, is up for re-election by rotation. The board urges continuity to keep the realisation programme on track. This is a re-appointment, not a new CEO.
    Disposal of a part (break-up) outlook mixedfirst since Oct 2023 +1.1% on the day
    Moved: Asset sales and capital return: Apollo Heights final stage; Aristo €11m awaits tax clearance → Board reaffirms distribution of net proceeds · Kilada sale and development: Non-binding offers received; initial due diligence done → Non-binding offers received; exit talks ongoing
  11. 14:37
    Results of 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    Central Asia Metals PLC (AIM: CAML) announces that all resolutions proposed at the AGM held earlier this morning were duly passed.
    +0.0% on the day
  12. 13:45
    Result of AGM
    The 2026 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of Staffline, the recruitment group, was held today, 18 May 2026.
    +8.1% on the day
  13. 13:38
    Exercise of Warrants
    Great Southern Copper plc (LSE: GSCU), the company focused on copper-gold-silver exploration in Chile, announces that warrant holders have exercised their right to subscribe for 2,166,666 new ordinary shares of 1p each in capital of the Company ("Ordinary …
    +0.0% on the day
  14. 13:25
    AIM Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g)
    Shearwater Group plc, the cybersecurity, advisory and managed security services group, announces the following update in relation to directors' disclosure for Robin Southwell, Non-Executive Chair of the Company, pursuant to AIM Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of …
    +0.0% on the day
  15. 12:15
    EBT Share Purchase
    Vertu Motors announces that it was notified on 18 May 2026 of the following acquisition ("Dealing") of the Company's ordinary shares of 10p each ("Ordinary Shares") by Ocorian Limited ("Trustee"), the trustee of the Company's employee benefit trust.
    −1.4% on the day
  16. 11:57
    Greenwood Research Note
    The research note, titled "Lighting the touch paper", is available to view at the following link: https://greenwoodcp.co.uk/portal/#/portal/greenwood-capital-partners/research/cca72fb7-dbe1-41fe-a3b8-7b795b3efd6f
    +0.0% on the day
  17. 11:45
    Completion of Fundraise and Acquisition Update Fundraise
    Completes the 51% Peak Hills purchase for US$206,060 cash plus 4.81bn new shares, advancing the metals strategy. The asset is exploration-stage and paid for mostly in heavily discounted shares; 48% stays under option.
    Project milestones £1.3m · 23% of mcap +6.7% on the day
    Moved: Green Rock exploration programme: Peak Hills 51% option exercise agreed, conditional → 51% Peak Hills interest acquired; 48% under option · Discounted placing and share issues: Placing conditional on EGM approval → Completed after EGM approval; Admission pending (closed)
  18. 11:30
    Result of GM & Completion of Acquisition
    The General Meeting of the Shareholders of Mendell Helium was held today at 10.00 a.m.
  19. 11:18
    Appointment of Joint Broker
    Botswana Minerals PLC (AIM: BMIN; BSE: BMIN) is pleased to announce the appointment of VSA Capital Limited as the Company's Joint Broker to work alongside First Equity, the Company's existing broker.
    +8.5% on the day
  20. 10:48
    EBT Share Purchase
    Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) ("Frontier", the "Group" or the "Company"), a leading developer and publisher of video games based in Cambridge, UK, was notified on 15 May 2026, by Ocorian Limited, the trustee of the Frontier Developments plc Employee …
    +4.4% on the day
  21. 10:29
    Notice To The Annual General Meeting
    Notice is given to the shareholders of Afarak Group SE of the Annual General Meeting to be held on 9 June 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m.
    +0.0% on the day
  22. 09:39
    Director Declaration
    Further to the announcement by Harworth Group plc ('Harworth') released earlier today and in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R(2), Costain announces that Tony Quinlan, Non-Executive Director, will be appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of …
    −2.2% on the day
  23. 09:31
    IQE IQE £471m
    Holding(s) in Company Holding
  24. 09:16
    Tap Earn Update
    Tap Earn reached US$3.5m AUM after launch, starting a recurring yield revenue stream that is less tied to trading volumes after a weak half-year; no revenue figure is given.
    in lineoutlook positivefirst in 6 months +12.5% on the day
  25. 09:00
    Update
    Caspian Sunrise PLC ("Caspian Sunrise" or the "Group")
    +2.2% on the day
  26. 08:50
    Directorate Change Board change
    Victrex plc ("the Company") today announces that David Thomas has informed the Board that he has stepped down as a Non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect, due to ill health.
    first in 6 months +2.8% on the day
  27. 08:34
    Results from 2 Drill Holes at Clontibret Results
    Extensive alteration zone identified in both drill holes
    +2.4% on the day
  28. 07:45
    Disclosure Table
    The following are today's changes to the Disclosure Table:
    −18.4% on the day
  29. 07:20
    CEO Interview Highlights Board change
    Buccaneer Energy (AIM: BUCE), an international oil & gas exploration and production company with development and production assets in Texas, USA, is pleased to share a recent interview with Chief Executive Officer Paul Welch on ADVFN's Capital Compass.
    +22.2% on the day
  30. 07:01
    Directorate Change Board change
    Synectics plc (AIM: SNX), a leader in advanced security and surveillance solutions, announces that Bob Holt OBE has informed the Board of his intention to step down as Non-Executive Chair, reflecting his increasing commitments to EARNZ plc, where he is a …
    −14.6% on the day
  31. 07:01
    Result of Fundraise Fundraise
    As a result of the Fundraise, the Company will issue 38,001,253 New Common Shares to certain institutional and other investors at the Issue Price, subject to satisfaction of all applicable closing conditions including the receipt of all applicable regulatory …
    −9.4% on the day
  32. 07:00
    Energy From Waste Innovation Award
    Powerhouse Energy awarded top innovation accolade at national recycling awards
    −2.7% on the day
  33. 07:00
    Upcoming conference attendance
    Cambridge, UK, 18 May 2026: Arecor Therapeutics plc (AIM: AREC), a clinical stage biotech company developing superior therapeutics that can reduce treatment burden and improve outcomes for people living with diabetes, obesity and other cardiometabolic …
    +0.0% on the day
  34. 07:00
    Estadio Deportes launches New Advertising Service
    Gana Media Group plc is pleased to announce that Estadio Deportes, the Group's Mexican sports media platform, has signed agreements with programmatic advertising partners.
    +0.0% on the day
  35. 07:00
    South Prudhoe Prospective Resource Upgrade
    88 Energy Limited (ASX: 88E, AIM: 88E, OTC: EEENF) (88 Energy or the Company) is pleased to announce a material update to the Prospective Resource Estimate for its South Prudhoe Project (100% W.I.), located on Alaska's North Slope immediately south of the …
    +1.8% on the day
  36. 07:00
    Valirx VAL £1.8m
    WRAP Retail Offer for up to £150,000 Offer
    London, UK - ValiRx Plc (AIM: VAL), an innovative life sciences company focusing on early-stage cancer therapeutics and women's health, with a pipeline of assets including CLX001 and VAL201, is pleased to announce a retail offer via the Winterflood Retail …
    −2.5% on the day
  37. 07:00
    Cloughton Well - Planning Application Update
    Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc / Index: AIM / Epic: EOG / Sector: Oil & Gas
    −3.4% on the day
  38. 07:00
    Notice of Cancellation
    The Company announces that it has requested the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to cancel the listing of its ordinary shares of £0.01 each (the "Shares") from the Equity Shares (Shell Companies) category of the Official List and to request the London Stock …
    +0.0% on the day
  39. 07:00
    Change of Company Secretary
    Celsius Resources Limited ("Celsius" or the "Company") (+ASX, AIM: CLA) advises that Mrs.
    +0.0% on the day
  40. 07:00
    JHI Acquisition - Final Court Order Obtained
    ("Eco," "Eco Atlantic," "Company," or together with its subsidiaries, the "Group")
    4 acquisitions in 3 months – usually less than 1 −2.0% on the day
  41. 07:00
    Filing of Form 10-Q
    Public Policy Holding Company, Inc., (Nasdaq: PPHC) (AIM: PPHC) a leading global strategic communications provider offering a comprehensive range of advisory services in the areas of Government Relations, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, announced …
    4 signals in 3 months – usually about 1 −6.3% on the day
  42. 07:00
    Head of Marketing Appointment
    Jon will lead the Company's marketing strategy, overseeing brand development and marketing communications, including digital marketing, PR and content across all channels, as the Company continues to scale its marketing function.
    −4.9% on the day
  43. 07:00
    EBT Share Purchase
    Further to its announcement of 2 February 2026, Ultimate Products, the owner of a number of leading homeware brands including Salter (the UK's oldest houseware brand, est.1760) and Beldray (est.1872), was notified that on 15 May 2026, JTC Employer Solutions …
    +2.7% on the day
  44. 07:00
    Share buyback tranche of up to €25 million
    Glenveagh Properties plc ("Glenveagh" or the "Group") announced on 15 May 2026 that the share buyback programme initially announced on 15 January 2026 had been expanded to €50 million.
    −1.7% on the day
  45. 07:00
    Annual Report, Notice of AGM & Dividend Dates Results
    ("Brave Bison" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries "the Group")
    +0.0% on the day
  46. 07:00
    Launch of Share Buyback Programme
    Celebrus Technologies plc (AIM: CLBS, the "Group", "Celebrus"), the AIM-listed data solutions provider, announces that the Board has approved a share buyback programme of up to 1,000,000 ordinary shares of 2 pence each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary …
    +5.9% on the day
  47. 07:00
    Notice of Full Year Results
    AO World plc ("the Group" or "AO"), the UK's most trusted electricals retailer, expects to announce its full year results for the year ended 31 March 2026 on the morning of Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
    −0.5% on the day
  48. 07:00
    AGM Notice and Posting of Annual Report & Accounts Results
    Power Probe (AIM: PWR), a leading producer of automotive electrical diagnostic tools for professional service technicians, announces that the Company's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") will be held on Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 9.00 a.m.
    +0.0% on the day
  49. 07:00
    Directorate Change Board change
    CEO Harvey Sinclair leaves with immediate effect, 18 days after results and a restated FY25. Timing and the waiver of 28,080,000 options suggest a reset, with no reason given for the exit.
    New CEO / reset first since Oct 2023 −5.2% on the day
    Moved: new: CEO succession – Interim CEO in place; search under way
  50. 07:00
    Board Update
    Gillian Wilmot has now left as Chair, as announced on 29 April. This is the planned handover after the restructuring and the outgoing Chair is thanked for her role in it, so no surprise.
    Turnaround plan with targets +0.0% on the day
    Moved: Post-restructuring turnaround: Savings delivered; board succession being finalised → Chair handover done; board rebuilding
  51. 07:00
    Directorate Change Board change
    Founder Robin Totterman returns as Executive Chair after the AGM, replacing interim chair Christopher Hancock who leaves once the Bidco offer has closed. Marks a return to founder-led management under Bidco's majority ownership.
    +0.0% on the day
    Moved: Offer for the company: Offer closed; Bidco holds 68.5% → Offer closed; Bidco holds 68.5%; board changes announced
  52. 07:00
    Hays HAS £938m
    CEO Appointment Board change
    Hays today announces the appointment of Mark Dearnley as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") with immediate effect, having served as interim CEO since 27 February 2026.
    +2.7% on the day
  53. 07:00
    Grant of Director Share Awards
    Gulf Marine Services announces that Executive Chairman, Mansour Al Alami, was granted on 15 May 2026 share awards in the form of nil-cost options over ordinary shares of £0.02 each in the Company ("Shares") under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan (the …
    −0.1% on the day
  54. 07:00
    Appointment of new CFO & Group Delivery Director Board change
    Neil Miller joins as CFO from 26 May with a finance-transformation and value-creation background, to focus on realising the IT and integration benefits. Orderly handover, no trading content.
    outlook positivefirst since Oct 2023 −3.3% on the day
    Moved: One Franchise Brands IT rollout: Finance system and CRM live; Pirtek system in development → New CFO and delivery director appointed to complete it
  55. 07:00
    Beehive Deposit Maiden JORC Resource
    Beehive Maiden JORC Mineral Resource Delivers Major Upgrade at Orom-Cross
    Project milestones outlook positive −2.9% on the day
    Moved: Lyan and Beehive exploration assays: Shallow assays complete; Beehive JORC modelling advanced → Maiden Beehive JORC issued; Orom-Cross at 64.3 Mt · Orom-Cross DFS and JORC update: DFS done; funding and strategic talks continuing → DFS optimisation advanced; funding talks ongoing
  56. 07:00
    Molaoi Drilling Update
    · Results from drill hole HMO-015 have been received from the laboratory, with highlights below.
    −1.5% on the day
  57. 07:00
    Acquisition of Rev Comps
    Winvia Entertainment (AIM: WVIA), a technology-led entertainment business focused on Prize Draw Competitions and Online Gaming, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (the "APA") with Robert Savage, Peter Savage and Amy …
    first since Oct 2023 +5.6% on the day
  58. 07:00
    Offer Closed
    The 84p cash offer closed on 15 May with Bidco holding about 68.5%, so the cash exit is delivered for acceptors. Bidco is above 50% but below 75%, so AIM cancellation and a squeeze-out are not assured.
    +0.0% on the day
    Moved: Offer for the company: Unconditional; closing date set for 15 May → Offer closed; Bidco holds 68.5%
  59. 07:00
    Collaboration with AdventHealth for two studies
    Collaboration with AdventHealth for two studies monitoring CTCs to improve cancer care
    −2.3% on the day
  60. 07:00
    Technical work update and first capex purchase
    Technical work update and first capital equipment purchased
    +1.4% on the day
  61. 07:00
    Sale of 13.6% Interest in Zenit for US$19.5m Cash
    Sale of 13.6% of Zenit for US$19.5m cash completed 15 May 2026, funding Dokwe's feasibility study without dilution; Ariana keeps a 9.9% stake, dividend rights and board representation.
    Project milestones £12.8m · 35% of mcapoutlook positive +3.8% on the day
    Moved: new: Sale of 13.6% Zenit stake – Completed 15 May 2026, cash received · Dokwe RC drilling campaign: All RC assays received; diamond drilling next → Funded by Zenit sale; diamond drilling next
  62. 07:00
    NFM advances NWQ Copper Project with Austral
    New Frontier Minerals Limited / Index: ASX & LSE / Epic: NFM / Sector: Industrial Metals and Mining
    +7.7% on the day
  63. 07:00
    AGM Trading Update Trading update
    Four-month gross profit up 14.6% with GB temp hours up 9.1% shows FY2025 momentum continuing; FY2026 is only confirmed in line with expectations, so no upgrade.
    in lineoutlook positivefirst in 12 months +8.1% on the day
    Moved: Continue share buybacks using £2.2m still set aside: changed → on_track – Buyback continues in 2026, with 7.01m shares repurchased for £3.18m funded from trading cash flows.
  64. 07:00
    Completion of Acquisition of Paleogold Limited
    ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of Paleogold Limited ("Paleogold") (the "Acquisition"), which also includes the completion of the …
    +0.0% on the day
  65. 07:00
    Results for the year ended 31 December 2025 Results
    1 Adjusted to exclude amortisation of intangible assets identified in business combinations, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, exceptional items, loss on sale of subsidiaries, fair value charges on acquisition of noncontrolling shares and, …
    ahead of expectationsfirst in 9 months +0.0% on the day
  66. 07:00
    Final Results Results
    Full year results for the year ended 31 March 2026
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle ahead of expectations4 business updates in 3 months – usually about 2 +0.7% on the day
  67. 07:00
    Strategic Update in relation to Aftan
    Board keeps weighing routes for its Aftan interest as third-party interest grows and dry-processing work looks promising. No deal or terms exist, and the Hebei review is still unresolved, so value is unproven.
    Legal & regulatory −4.5% on the day
    Moved: Aftan mine third-party interest: Preliminary expressions of interest → Evaluating pathways; expressions of interest growing · Aftan arbitration award enforcement: Supreme Court review pending; settlement talks → Supreme Court review pending; company confident
  68. 07:00
    Final Results & Notice of AGM
    Cora Gold Limited / EPIC: CORA.L / Market: AIM / Sector: Mining
    +1.6% on the day
  69. 07:00
    Final Results Results
    Aeorema Communications plc / Index: AIM / Epic: AEO / Sector: Media
    first in 8 months +3.5% on the day
  70. 07:00
    AGM Trading Update Trading update
    Trading is in line for the first five months and FY26 guidance is held at market expectations (revenue £62.0m, EBITDA £4.1m, already a reset year), but only if energy activity normalises, which is uncertain.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle £1.4m · 4% of mcapin lineoutlook mixed3 business updates in 3 months – usually about 1 −14.6% on the day
    Moved: New business contract momentum: New contracts won in Southeast Asia and Netherlands → Wins broadening; energy awards delayed · Product-led software transformation: Execution phase; FY26 investment year → Execution; initiatives progressing as planned
  71. 07:00
    Trading Update Trading update
    Tooru, an AIM listed company focused on the branded health and wellness sector, is pleased to provide a trading update.
    ahead of expectations +2.7% on the day
  72. 07:00
    Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025
    Manx Financial Group PLC (LSE: MFX), the financial services group which includes Conister Bank Limited, Conister Finance & Leasing Ltd, Payment Assist Limited, Blue Star Business Solutions Limited, Edgewater Associates Limited and MFX Limited presents its …
    first in 7 months −7.1% on the day
  73. 07:00
    Proposed Offering of Common Shares
    · Significant near-term catalysts over the next 24 months, with drilling activity including a fully carried three well drilling programme at Mopane (PEL 83) during 2026/2027 operated by TotalEnergies, a Chevron-operated exploration well on PEL 90 in late …
    −9.4% on the day
  74. 07:00
    Response to 2.8 Announcement
    Response to Rule 2.8 announcement from TA Associates (UK), LLP ("TA")
    −18.4% on the day
  75. 07:00
    Capita CPI £356m
    Trading Statement Trading update
    Group adjusted revenue up 2.9% in four months, in line with expectations and with low single digit full-year growth guidance; Public Service and Pensions growth offsets Contact Centre decline, helped partly by contract phasing.
    Disposal of a part (break-up) in lineoutlook positive +8.9% on the day
    Moved: Sale of private sector contact centre: Sale agreed; awaiting regulatory approval → Awaiting regulatory approval; filings made · Closed book Life & Pensions exit: Hand-back agreed; migration under way → Recovery plan agreed with Cabinet Office
  76. 07:00
    Capita CPI £356m
    Directorate Change Board change
    Capita plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Wosner as a Non‑Executive Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of the Company’s annual general meeting being held today.
    +8.9% on the day

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