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UK small-cap RNS · 9 Oct 2026

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

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  1. 22:08
    Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Stockholders Approve Sale of Colombian and Ecuadorian Businesses
    Stockholders backed the $1.33bn sale of Colombia and Ecuador to Maurel & Prom, clearing the vote condition; the company expects to be debt free on closing and to fund a buyback, Canada and Azerbaijan.
    Balance-sheet stress / refinancing outlook positivenext step +3.3% on the day
    Moved: Sale of Colombia and Ecuador: Proxy filed; stockholder vote set for 9 October → Stockholders approved; regulatory approvals pending · October 2026 notes amortization: 2031 Notes consent obtained → 2031 Notes consent in hand; sale closing pending · Perico and Espejo acquisition: Assets included in sale to Maurel & Prom → Assets in sale; stockholders approved
  2. 18:00
    PRTC's SPTX Presents Phase 1 GlyphAgo Data at ECNP
    PureTech Founded Entity Seaport Therapeutics Presents Additional Pharmacokinetic Data from Phase 1 Clinical Trial of GlyphAgo™ at the 39th European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress
    +4.3% on the day
  3. 17:57
    Completion of Dalco Sale
    Following the announcement on 31 July 2026 that Hilton Food Group plc had reached an agreement to sell Dalco Food B.V. to Livekindly Production NL B.V., the Company announces today that the transaction has completed.
    −1.6% on the day
  4. 16:57
    Change Of Auditor
    ("Braemar", "the Company" and together with its subsidiaries the "Group")
    +4.3% on the day
  5. 16:15
    Exercise Of Warrants And Issue Of Equity
    Great Western Mining Corporation PLC (AIM: GWMO & ESM: 8GW) announces that a total of 9,115,000 at a price of 2 pence per share and accordingly 9,115,000 ordinary shares of €0.0001(“the Warrant Shares”) have been issued.
    +0.0% on the day
  6. 15:52
    Update on AGM Political Donations Resolution Vote
    2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Political Donations Resolution Vote
    +0.2% on the day
  7. 15:37
    NCLT Hearing - Update
    MPL Files Final Written Submissions in Karanja Port Proceedings
    +3.2% on the day
  8. 15:14
    Publication & Posting Of The Final Offer Document
    to be implemented by means of a takeover offer
    10 acquisitions in 3 months – usually about 1 +2.6% on the day
  9. 15:00
    Response to Announcement by Scotchstone CapitalLLP
    Response to Announcement by Scotchstone Capital LLP ("Scotchstone")
    +1.9% on the day
  10. 14:48
    Block Admission Application (Replacement)
    This announcement replaces the Block Admission Application announcement released on 9 October 2026 (RNS Number: 3834Y).
    +1.1% on the day
  11. 14:48
    WRAP Retail Offer for up to £250,000 Offer
    Verici Dx plc (AIM: VRCI), a developer of advanced clinical diagnostics for organ transplant, announces a retail offer via the Winterflood Retail Access Platform (“WRAP”) to raise up to £250,000 (the “Retail Offer”) through the issue of new ordinary shares of …
    Dilutive fundraise +0.0% on the day
  12. 14:41
    Result of Placing Fundraise
    Verici Dx plc (AIM: VRCI), a developer of advanced clinical diagnostics for organ transplant, is pleased to announce that, further to the announcement made at 5.00pm on 8 October 2026 regarding the Placing (the “Launch Announcement”), it has conditionally …
    Dilutive fundraise +0.0% on the day
  13. 14:04
    Director/PDMR Shareholding Director dealing
    Notification of Transactions by a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR)
    Insider conviction −6.3% on the day
  14. 14:00
    Statement regarding a possible offer Offer
    Metals X, already a shareholder with two board appointees, confirms a non-binding indicative cash offer for First Tin shares it does not own. It puts a cash exit on a pre-revenue developer awaiting financing, but no firm offer is made.
    Takeover target first since Oct 2023 +20.0% on the day
    Moved: Possible offer by Metals X: Unsolicited indicative proposal under consideration → Possible offer; Metals X confirms indicative proposal
  15. 13:39
    Corporate Update
    Japanese Patent Allowance and Expanded Animal Health Interest in SIRT6 Gene Therapy
    −2.2% on the day
  16. 13:36
    Flow Through Share Fundraise Fundraise
    (Incorporated and registered in the Isle of Man with company number 009753V)
    +10.7% on the day
  17. 12:28
    Director/PDMR Shareholding Director dealing
    Notification of Transactions by a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR)
    −6.3% on the day
  18. 12:28
    Notification of Transactions by a PDMR and a PCA
    Notification of Transactions by a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR) and a Person Closely Associated with them (PCA)
    Insider conviction −6.3% on the day
  19. 12:27
    Hypromag Germany Announced As A Strategic Project
    Strategic status confirms the importance of HyProMag in securing reliable access to critical raw materials which are essential for European industry.
    +9.1% on the day
  20. 12:18
    Re-issue of Treasury Shares
    Dublin, London, 9 October 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 11,157 treasury shares to satisfy the exercise of share …
    +0.0% on the day
  21. 11:41
    Disclosure Table
    The following are today's changes to the Disclosure Table:
    +20.0% on the day
  22. 11:35
    Block Admission Application
    TT Electronics Plc has made block admission applications to the London Stock Exchange for a total of 126,786 ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company, to be admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
    +1.1% on the day
  23. 11:28
    Potential offer by Metals X pursuant to Rule 2.4 Offer
    Unsolicited indicative cash proposal at 15p a share from Metals X, which already holds shares and has two board appointees. It is unagreed and non-binding, but it puts a cash exit price on a pre-revenue developer awaiting financing.
    Takeover target +20.0% on the day
    Moved: new: Possible offer by Metals X – Unsolicited indicative proposal under consideration
  24. 11:00
    Circular and Notice of General Meeting
    Further to its announcement of 6 October 2026, MedPal AI plc (AIM: MPAL; FRA: Z1N), the AI-native digital health and pharmacy group, announces that a shareholder circular convening a General Meeting has been posted on the Company’s website at:
    +1.7% on the day
  25. 10:30
    Confirmation of CEO Appointment Board change
    Oxford Metrics plc (LSE: OMG), the smart sensing and measurement technology group serving the life sciences, entertainment, engineering and manufacturing markets, confirms that the regulatory due diligence relating to Stefan Lampa’s appointment as Chief …
    −6.3% on the day
  26. 09:44
    PCA / PDMR Dealing Director dealing
    Following this transaction, the Malaccan Holdings Ltd Concert Party holds in aggregate 281,052,376 Ordinary Shares, representing 29.77% of the issued share capital.
    Insider conviction +0.0% on the day
  27. 09:40
    Statement regarding draft Retail Code of Practice
    Statement regarding the Office of Rail and Road’s draft Retail Code of Practice
    +3.8% on the day
  28. 09:20
    Holding(s) in Company Holding
  29. 09:10
    Disclosure Table
    The following are today's changes to the Disclosure Table:
    −1.0% on the day
  30. 09:10
    Close of Accelerated Bookbuild
    Verici Dx plc (AIM: VRCI), a developer of advanced clinical diagnostics for organ transplant, is pleased to announce that, further to the announcement made at 5.00pm on 8 October 2026 (the “Launch Announcement”), the Placing has now closed and the Bookbuild …
    Dilutive fundraise +0.0% on the day
  31. 09:01
    Rule 2.8 Statement
    SilverTree, whose possible offer the Board had already rejected, confirms it will not bid. This removes a rival to Main's c.105p sale. It can return if Main's deal fails or a third party bids, so shareholders gain no new value.
    Takeover target next step −1.0% on the day
    Moved: Sale to Main Capital: GM adjourned on procedural advice; new date awaited → SilverTree out; GM adjourned, new date awaited
  32. 08:45
    Notice of Third Quarter 2026 Trading Update
    Michael Page plc ("Michael Page") will release its Third Quarter 2026 Trading Update at 7.00am on Tuesday 13th October 2026.
    +2.8% on the day
  33. 08:41
    Notice of Full Year Results
    Smiths News (LSE: SNWS), the UK's largest news wholesaler and a leading provider of early morning end-to-end supply chain solutions, will announce full year results for the year ended 29 August 2026 on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
    +0.3% on the day
  34. 08:30
    Completion of Acquisition and Board Appointment Board change
    Completion of Acquisition, Strategy Update and Board Appointment
    +36.8% on the day
  35. 07:05
    Share Buyback Programme
    A new buyback of up to £50m follows completion of the previous £100m programme. Shares will be cancelled, supporting per-share returns, though FY26 free cash flow is guided below the earlier plan.
    Turnaround plan with targets £50.0m · 4% of mcapfirst in 1 year −4.1% on the day
    Moved: Multi-year strategic roadmap: FY26 EPS on track; FCF below plan; new buyback → New £50m buyback started after £100m completed
  36. 07:02
    Share Buyback Programme
    Oxford Metrics plc (LSE: OMG), the smart sensing and measurement technology group serving life sciences, entertainment, engineering and manufacturing markets, is pleased to announce a return of up to £3 million in cash in aggregate to its shareholders through …
    Capital return −6.3% on the day
  37. 07:01
    Acquisition of Move AI assets
    Buys Move AI's technology, IP, team and customers for £525,000 cash (c.£725,000 with expenses), adding single-camera and large-volume markerless capture to Vicon at small cost after the Captive Devices deal.
    £0.5m · 1% of mcap −6.3% on the day
  38. 07:00
    Villeta Update - Response to Media Coverage
    ATOME notes recent incorrect and/or misleading media statements and coverage in Paraguay regarding the Villeta Project which it believes are either materially incorrect or misleading, in respect of the matters surrounding the Notice of Dispute and Intent to …
    −12.8% on the day
  39. 07:00
    Investor Podcast - On The Rocks Episode 4
    United Oil & Gas PLC / Index: AIM / Epic: UOG / Sector: Oil & Gas
    +0.0% on the day
  40. 07:00
    Eco Buildings Advances AI Factory Line on Budget
    Eco Buildings Advances AI-Enabled Manufacturing Expansion as New Production Line Progresses on Schedule and Within Budget
    −1.2% on the day
  41. 07:00
    Corporate Presentation
    Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO), a minerals exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that an updated corporate presentation is now available on the Company’s website.
    −11.0% on the day
  42. 07:00
    Mt Winter EPA 155 Setting/Seismic
    Georgina Energy Plc, (LSE: GEX.L), a helium, hydrogen and natural gas exploration and development company with strategic permits in Australia, provides the following update on the Mt Winter subsalt helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbons prospect in onshore …
    +17.2% on the day
  43. 07:00
    Equity Subscription Update Fundraise
    Nativo Resources plc (LON: NTVO), the precious metals company with gold mining and processing interests in Peru, is pleased to confirm the issue of the 142,857,143 Tranche A Subscription Shares to both Chancery Royalty Limited ("Chancery") and investors …
    Dilutive fundraise −6.9% on the day
  44. 07:00
    Sale of Ordinary Shares in The Beauty Tech Group
    596/2014 (incorporated into UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 as amended by virtue of the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019).
    −8.1% on the day
  45. 07:00
    Engineering project award at Sizewell C
    Selection by Sizewell C for three foul water treatment facilities adds a two-year engineering project from early 2027, deepening nuclear and infrastructure work and the FY27-FY28 order book. No value is stated.
    outlook positive +0.0% on the day
    Moved: new: Sizewell C foul water facilities – Awarded; delivery from early 2027
  46. 07:00
    Publication and Posting of Supplementary Letter
    (a company indirectly owned by Genel Energy plc (“Genel”))
    −0.2% on the day
  47. 07:00
    Result of shareholder analysis
    URU announces that, following the completion of an independent third-party shareholder register analysis of depositary interest holdings, the Company is aware of the following significant shareholders as at 30 September 2026, being those with an interest in …
    +0.0% on the day
  48. 07:00
    Change of Nominated Adviser
    TheraCryf plc, the biotech company developing new medicines for addiction and other neuropsychiatric disorders, announces that it has appointed Strand Hanson Limited as its Financial and Nominated Adviser with immediate effect.
    −5.6% on the day
  49. 07:00
    Director/PDMR Shareholding Director dealing
  50. 07:00
    Directorate change confirmation Board change
    One Health Group plc (AIM: OHGR), the independent provider of NHS-funded surgical procedures for patients referred from the NHS through ‘Patient Choice’, confirms that further to the 1 April 2026 announcement Shantanu Shahane has now retired from the role of …
    +0.0% on the day
  51. 07:00
    SIG SHI £109m
    Chief Executive succession Board change
    CFO Kesterton, who helped shape Vision 2030 and joined in May 2026, is named CEO from 1 May 2027. This gives continuity of the plan through a weak market.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle +7.1% on the day
    Moved: Pim Vervaat to become Non-Executive Chair about 18 months after starting as CEO : pending → on_track – Vervaat is confirmed to move to non-executive Chair on 1 May 2027, which is 18 months after he became CEO, in line with the plan. · Vision 2030 and portfolio review: Plan details given with H1 results → Succession set; CFO search under way
  52. 07:00
    Q3 2026 Palm Oil and Cashew Production Update
    Q3 is the palm seasonal low, yet CPO held flat year on year with September up 27.9%, while cashew had its strongest quarter. This supports the recovery after the soft July-August.
    Segment turn outlook positive +0.0% on the day
    Moved: Cashew processing expansion: H1 strong volumes; H2 progress expected → Q3 record: 2,130 tonnes RCN processed · Palm oil low-season recovery: H1 recovery confirmed; H2 low season → Q3 low season passed; September pickup
  53. 07:00
    Possible Offer for Permanent TSB Group Holdings Offer
    A second would-be bidder says it is considering an offer, but gives no price, financing or Board contact. It adds uncertainty to the pending BAWAG scheme and does not yet give shareholders a quantified premium.
    +1.9% on the day
    Moved: Offer for the company: Rival possible offer from Axis; BAWAG scheme pending → BAWAG scheme pending; Axis and Scotchstone possible rivals
  54. 07:00
    Issue of Options
    Talisman Metals PLC (“Talisman” or the “Company”) announces an issue of options to Vernon Shein (Lead Geologist) and Driss El Bouhli (Country Manager/Senior Geologist) with effect from 9 October 2026.
    +0.0% on the day
  55. 07:00
    Blanket Mine Q3 Production and Revised guidance
    Blanket Mine Q3 Production Update and Revised guidance for 2026
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle below expectationsfirst since Oct 2023 −4.2% on the day
  56. 07:00
    Trading Update and Strategic Update Trading update
    FY26 revenue cut to £47-51m from c.£56m and Adjusted EBIT now a loss of £0.5-3.9m against expected £3.0m profit, reversing guidance only confirmed on 17 June.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle below expectationsoutlook mixed, loweredfirst in 2 year −6.3% on the day
    Moved: Grow revenues 2.5x to £70m with a 15% adjusted PBT margin by end of FY26.: changed → missed – FY26 revenue now guided to £47-51m with an Adjusted EBIT loss, far short of the £70m revenue and 15% margin target. · CEO succession and reset: Interim CEO in place; new CEO due December → Start date fixed; Bullard interim until then · Cost optimisation programme: £0.8m annualised savings achieved; more identified → Expanded; ahead of 2027 plan
  57. 07:00
    Result of Secondary Placing Fundraise
    InvestAcc Group Limited ("InvestAcc", the "Company" or, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a leading UK specialist pensions administrator, announces the results of the placing of ordinary shares of the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) announced …
    −4.0% on the day
  58. 07:00
    Q4 Trading Update Trading update
    EPS of c.14.0p sits within the 13.6-14.8p guided range and matches expectations, but part of it comes from lower minority interest and tax while operating profit and free cash flow come in slightly below plan.
    Disposal of a part (break-up) £50.0m · 4% of mcapin lineoutlook mixedfirst in 8 months −4.1% on the day
    Moved: Multi-year strategic roadmap: Q3: guidance held, buyback 76% done → FY26 EPS on track; FCF below plan; new buyback · Continental European Rail review: Exit actions being implemented → Exit actions being implemented
  59. 07:00
    Annual Report Results
    Annual report and accounts for the period ended 30 October 2025
    +0.0% on the day
  60. 07:00
    Proposed solvent restructuring
    A £500k RareWorld investment plus a creditor settlement and 100-for-1 share consolidation would avert insolvency and set up a reverse takeover. Shareholders face heavy dilution and a vote, and creditors must all agree.
    Cash shell / net cash above market value £0.5m · 71% of mcapoutlook mixedfirst since Oct 2023 +0.0% on the day
    Moved: Funding and legal action: Creditor deals agreed; fundraise awaits shareholder approval → Deeds signed; fundraise and settlement await vote · Search for initial transaction: Still a shell; pending recapitalisation → Shell; recapitalisation proposed, investor targets RTO
  61. 07:00
    Half-year Results Results
    Interim loss widened to £170,905 from £98,902 as creditor negotiation costs rose; cash fell to £178,536 and net liabilities reached £252,579, leaving the shell dependent on a recapitalisation.
    Cash shell / net cash above market value £0.5m · 71% of mcapoutlook mixedfirst since Oct 2023 +0.0% on the day
    Moved: Funding and legal action: Abort fees unsettled; equity raise needed; deadline likely missed → Creditor deals agreed; fundraise awaits shareholder approval · Search for initial transaction: Remains a shell; no target → Still a shell; pending recapitalisation
  62. 07:00
    Coarse Gold Discovery at Brothers Creek
    12.3g Nugget Highlights Gold Fertility and Emerging Alluvial Opportunity
    +0.0% on the day
  63. 07:00
    Interim Trading Update Trading update
    Dublin, London 09 October 2026: Mincon Group plc (Euronext: MIO; AIM: MCON), the Irish engineering group specialising in the design, manufacture, sale and servicing of rock drilling tools and associated consumable products, today provides a trading update for …
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle ahead of expectationsfirst since Oct 2023 +5.7% on the day
  64. 07:00
    Half Year Trading Update & Notice of Results
    Strong trading driven by strategic initiatives; advanced AI and digital capabilities underpin long term prospects
    +0.0% on the day
  65. 07:00
    Buy out of minority investors in Nilson well
    Mendell Helium (LON: MDH), the helium exploration and production company, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the remaining 25% interest in the Nilson 22‑1 well in Haskell County, Kansas (“Nilson”) for US$186,092 (£138,611) to be satisfied through the …
    +0.0% on the day
  66. 07:00
    Q3 Trading Update Trading update
    ("DF Capital" or the "Company" together with its subsidiaries the "Group")
    in linefirst in 6 months −0.7% on the day
  67. 07:00
    ORR proposals for rail ticket market safeguards
    ORR seeks views on new safeguards for fair rail ticket market under Great British Railways
    +3.8% on the day
  68. 07:00
    Commercial-Scale Expansion at Mojimoto & Kabete
    Amigo Resources PLC (LSE: AMGO) is pleased to announce rapid progress across its Tanzanian operations, as both Mojimoto and Kabete advance seamlessly from pilot-scale production into integrated, commercial-scale processing hubs.
    outlook mixed +2.8% on the day
    Moved: Mojimoto Gold Project exploration: Gold processing commenced; moving to production → Pilot dismantled; 600 TPD plants being installed
  69. 07:00
    2026 Annual Report and Accounts Results
    The Company will today post the 2026 Annual Report to shareholders who have elected to receive communications in printed form.
    +1.3% on the day
  70. 07:00
    Genus GNS £1,504m
    Annual Report and Annual General Meeting Results
    Genus plc (LSE: GNS) announces that the following documents have been sent to shareholders:
    +2.6% on the day
  71. 07:00
    Final Results Results
    Operating loss widened to £17.4m, no licence revenue after £4.7m last year, cash fell to £5.3m, and funding remains conditional on the merger closing.
    Large acquisition / reverse takeover outlook mixedfirst in 8 months −1.1% on the day
    Moved: iSCIB1+ melanoma registration path: BlackRock loan signed; EGM approval pending → Phase 3 set-up; start later in Q4 2026 · Neuphoria reverse merger: Merger agreed; conditions pending → Agreed; F-4 filing, vote and SEC review pending

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