Big Technologies (BIG): Sara Murray proceedings

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£274m · 92.0p · +6% since the first step

30 Mar 2026 · Buddi Litigation settled; Founder litigation continuing · +16% until the next step We continue in our efforts to settle the litigation with the Founder.

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Sara Murray proceedings

New libel claim served against the Company

Next: Particulars of claim to be served, setting out the claim

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19 Jan 2026 Mediation discussions started – The Company has commenced such discussions with Sara Murray and hopes to be able to progress those further with a view to achieving a consensual outcome to... ↗
30 Mar 2026 Buddi Litigation settled; Founder litigation continuing – We continue in our efforts to settle the litigation with the Founder. ↗
14 Sep 2026 Buddi Litigation settled; SM Proceedings continue – Settlement of the Buddi Litigation for £38.5m in January 2026. The Group continues to pursue the SM Proceedings and/or any settlement related thereto. ↗
12 Oct 2026 New libel claim served against the Company – Big Technologies has been served with a Claim Form against the Company by former Chief Executive Officer, Sara Murray, in respect of the Litigation Update... ↗

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Big Technologies: Sara Murray proceedings – New libel claim served against the Company. ['New libel claim served against the Company']

In short: Mediation with former CEO Sara Murray began in January 2026, the Buddi Litigation was settled for £38.5m that month, and the Group was still pursuing the SM Proceedings as of 14 Sep 2026. On 12 Oct 2026 the Company said it had been served a libel Claim Form by Murray over its 12 Sep 2025 Litigation Update. Damages are unquantified until particulars of claim are served.
Announced: 19 Jan 2026 · Mediation discussions started
Latest: 12 Oct 2026 · New libel claim served against the Company
Paid in H1: £33.4m of settlement payments
Legal fees: £2.6m exceptional cash outflow in H1 2026, from £5.3m
Claimant: Sara Murray, former Chief Executive Officer
Claim: Libel damages and other relief, over the 12 September 2025 Litigation Update
Amount at stake: Not quantified in the Claim Form
Company view: Extensive legal advice was taken to mitigate any risk of a defamation claim
Next milestone: Particulars of claim to be served; date not stated
Earlier settlement: £38.5m Buddi Litigation settlement, January 2026

Particulars of claim to be served, setting out the claim.

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