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UK small-cap RNS · 2 Nov 2026

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  1. 07:00
    Trading Update Trading update
    Share gains and Balta's Turkey move completing are positive, but H1 EBITDA excluding Balta is only slightly ahead of H1 FY26, and rising oil and gas input prices threaten the FY27 outlook.
    Disposal of a part (break-up) first in 1 year +2.3% on the day
  2. 07:00
    Quarterly NAV Announcement and Trading Update Trading update
    The Company announces that as at 30 September 2026 the unaudited net asset value ("NAV") per ordinary share was 133.54 pence.
    +5.7% on the day
  3. 07:00
    Eastinco trading update Trading update
    Eastinco's October exports reached 20 tonnes, the Kigali facility is running and a US$1.8m tantalum sale is agreed, which points to the trading arm gaining traction. No profit figures are given.
    +2.3% on the day
  4. 07:00
    Q3 Trading Update Trading update
    Second warning of the year: in August guidance was the lower end of expectations, now H2 is 'materially below' and FY EBITDA is mid-£40m, as Q3 sales ran 22% below expectations and output was cut.
    Upgrade / downgrade cycle below expectationsoutlook lowered −10.0% on the day
  5. 07:00
    Trading Update Trading update
    Positive start to FY27: HCM revenue expected up year on year in H1, second-half weighted as usual, with a large clock order due by year end. No profit or margin guidance is given.
    Sale process / strategic review 3 business updates in 3 months – usually about 2 +0.0% on the day

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