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UK small-cap RNS · 14 Oct 2026

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  1. 17:20
    Publication of Scheme Document
    to be effected by means of a scheme of arrangement
    Takeover target +0.0% on the day
  2. 17:08
    Retail Offer Fundraise
    Serval announces a conditional retail offer of Retail Offer Shares via RetailBook;
    Dilutive fundraise +0.0% on the day
  3. 16:07
    Proposed Fundraise Fundraise
    Serval Resources Plc (AIM: SRVL), a company focused on building an independent copper and future metals developer, is pleased to announce a proposed fundraise to raise in aggregate a minimum amount of £6.5 million (before expenses) at a price of 25 pence per …
    Dilutive fundraise first in 6 months +0.0% on the day
  4. 14:20
    Holding(s) in Company Holding
  5. 14:01
    Further update in relation to Petra Diamonds UK Treasury Limited
    A winding-up order against a financing subsidiary lands while refinancing talks run towards end-October non-binding terms. The Company is still assessing the effect on financing, which adds uncertainty to an already stressed balance sheet.
    Legal & regulatory £5.6m · 61% of mcap −8.0% on the day
    Moved: HMRC winding-up petition, PDUK Treasury: Petition advertised; hearing scheduled → Winding-up order made 14 October 2026 · Balance-sheet leverage: Strategic review; refinancing talks continue under added pressure → Refinancing talks under added pressure from winding-up order
  6. 13:01
    Director/PDMR Shareholding Director dealing
  7. 12:59
    Completion of sale of Croatian geothermal company
    Completes the sale of the Croatian geothermal unit, releasing €5.2m restricted cash and removing licence commitments. This lets Star repay €2.7m of debt and concentrate on UK oil and gas and geothermal.
    Disposal of a part (break-up) next step +0.0% on the day
    Moved: Croatian geothermal sale (IGeoPen): Signed; completion expected by end October → Completed 14 October 2026 (closed) · Acquisition search using UK tax losses: Evaluating targets; none yet meets threshold → Still seeking UK acquisitions; funding strengthened
  8. 07:00
    Q3 2026 Operating Update
    Gold sales in Q3 of 19,000 oz at an average realised price of US$4,297 resulting in revenue of US$81.7 million
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle below expectationsfirst since Oct 2023 −9.2% on the day
  9. 07:00
    Capital Access Window – Trading Halt
    Starts the equity raise that must reach at least US$161m before the US$210m bond escrow is released. Size and price are not stated, and a retail element is intended. Shares are paused meanwhile.
    Dilutive fundraise outlook positivefirst in 1 year +0.0% on the day
    Moved: South Crofty development and financing: Bond escrowed; equity raise and FID pending → Equity raise proposed; trading paused
  10. 07:00
    Successful Kroonstad Appeals and Issue of Shares
    Successful appeals for the renewal of two Kroonstad Prospecting Rights and
    Project milestones £1.2m · 11% of mcapoutlook positivefirst in 1 year +8.5% on the day
    Moved: new: Kroonstad tenure and Exploration Target – Tenure renewed; Exploration Target work under way · new: Creasy stake and deferred shares – Deferred shares issued, lock-up applies
  11. 07:00
    Director/PDMR Shareholding Director dealing
  12. 07:00
    Indiana Project Exploration Update
    High-grade gold-copper in new structures outside the current MRE, including 1.48 m at 11.84 g/t AuEq (10.3 g/t Au, 1.4% Cu) (hole IN26004), 1.7 m at 7.74 g/t AuEq (2.16 g/t Au, 5.2% Cu) (hole IN26005), and 1.0 m at 5.53 g/t AuEq (4.67 g/t Au, 0.9% Cu), …
    Project milestones ahead of expectationsoutlook mixed, lowered −5.9% on the day
    Moved: Indiana resource update and option payments: Drilling expanded to 12,500 m; assays pending → Exploration prioritised; PEA deferred
  13. 07:00
    Half-year Results Results
    Board again expects FY27 above consensus, which has risen to £26.5m from £25.5m; this follows three upgrades since the start of the year and a strong September.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle ahead of expectationsoutlook positive, raisedfirst in 1 year +4.4% on the day
    Moved: Further growth in the number of sales outlets.: changed → on_track – Portfolio expansion continues, with 20 Chinese brand outlets and a further 11 planned over the next nine months. · Amend dividend policy to 2.5-3.5x cover on adjusted diluted EPS.: pending → on_track – Interim dividend raised 11% to 1.0p, consistent with the revised cover-based dividend policy, though the cover is not stated. · Chinese brand portfolio expansion: 18 Chinese-brand outlets; Leapmotor opened → 20 outlets open, 11 more planned
  14. 07:00
    Q3 2026 Operations and Financial Updates
    Q3 output of 11,797 bopd is below Q2's 12,557 bopd and H1's 13,726 bopd, but YTD stays about 3% ahead of budget. This confirms the existing path rather than beating it; cash is higher.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle ahead of expectationsoutlook positive3 signals in 3 months – usually less than 1 +1.5% on the day
    Moved: Bretana drilling restart and water handling: Well 25H spud 21 Sept; drilling under way → Well 25H drilling on schedule at 3,362m · Dividend suspension and cash preservation: Cash up; dividend still suspended → Cash rebuilt; dividend still suspended
  15. 07:00
    Acquisition of further Paradox Basin acreage
    Buys 5,692 undeveloped federal acres at auction, north of the White Sands Unit, from existing cash. Adds about 10% to the land footprint with no new funding and extends the Paradox build-out.
    Project milestones outlook positive +1.8% on the day
    Moved: Paradox project first gas: Awaiting Enbridge approval; engineering and well work funded → Awaiting Enbridge approval; acreage added
  16. 07:00
    Production Report for 3Q 2026
    Ferrexpo plc (LSE: FXPO), a producer and exporter of premium iron ore products, reports production results for the third quarter to the end of September 2026 (“the quarter” or “3Q” or “3Q 2026”).
    Dilutive fundraise 3 profit warnings in 3 months – usually less than 1 +0.6% on the day
  17. 07:00
    First Quarter FUMA Update
    Q1 FY27 flows update is the fourth straight quarter of net inflows, with BPS outflows cut by about two thirds, supporting Reignite Growth. Net flows are still small against £21.8bn FUMA.
    Segment turn 3 business updates in 3 months – usually about 2 −1.3% on the day
    Moved: Reignite Growth strategy: Turnaround delivered; CFO changing → Fourth straight quarter of net inflows
  18. 07:00
    Q3 2026 Trading Update Trading update
    Guidance moves from 'towards the upper end of market expectations' to 'at least in line' with consensus, which is an operating loss of £(8.3)m. That is not an upgrade; it is a slightly softer wording of an already-positive stance.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle in lineoutlook positive +3.8% on the day
    Moved: Cost savings and portfolio management: £7m of £12m savings still to deliver in 2026 → Run rate c.£22m; cash lower, facilities added · Market recovery and 2026 NFI: H1 in line; profit now seen at upper end → Q3 net fees up 1%; result at least in line
  19. 07:00
    Q3 Trading Update Trading update
    Board lifts FY2026 adjusted EBITDA expectation to at least US$7.7m, ahead of market expectations, after record Q3 with 89% EBITDA growth on stable costs; reinforces the operational gearing story.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle ahead of expectationsoutlook positive, raisedfirst in 6 months −1.0% on the day
    Moved: Acquisition-led growth plan: Independent after review; seeking acquisitions → Independent; US$10m facility confirmed, no deal yet
  20. 07:00
    First Half Trading Update Trading update
    Wording moves from 'tracking ahead' in July to 'running ahead of the Board's expectations' with 'strong earnings growth', after H1 organic sales +8% and orders +22%; this is a further step up on the July raise.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle ahead of expectationsoutlook positive, raisedfirst in 10 months −1.7% on the day
    Moved: Organic growth recovery after destocking: Q1 orders +31% organic; guidance now ahead → H1 orders +22% organic; earnings running ahead · 3Gmetalworx acquisition: Agreed, regulatory approval progressing → Agreed; regulatory approval well progressed

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