Situations
Where money or control changes hands at a UK small cap – takeovers, disposals, capital returns, activists, stake building, refinancings. Each one followed from the first announcement to the outcome.
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Disposal Taylor Maritime Investments Limited TMIP£52m moved
Managed realisation vessel sales
Managed realisation began with disposals from 2025. On 1 Sep 2026 the company agreed to sell three handysize vessels for about $48.6m gross, completed 6 Oct 2026.
Pricing Vessel A $15.0m vs $13.7m valued; Vessels B and C $33.6m vs …Use of money Majority of net proceeds to fund a further compulsory …Final owned vessel sale agreedNext Complete final owned vessel sale; decide exit from leased vessel 31 Dec · in 67 days -
Disposal Boohoo Group DEBS£400m moved
Disposals and warehouse exits
Warehouse consolidation into Sheffield completed by 30 Mar 2026, and the US distribution centre was subleased to ID Logistics on 12 Jun 2026.
Earlier proceeds £90m from Primark for Sheffield DCSheffield disposal £90m automation sale and lease assignment, completed; 3PL …Disposals completed; Burnley retained, GXO appointedNext Migrate fulfilment from Sheffield to Burnley under GXO after Peak -
Disposal Robinson RBN£19m moved
Surplus property disposals
Surplus property sales began in December 2025, and three sales completed in H1 2026 for £1.5m. On 23 October 2026 the Group said proceeds are still £1.5m for 2026 to date.
Proceeds to date £1.5m cash in 2026Delayed sale Exchange and completion delayed to Q2 2027£1.5m received; one sale delayed to Q2 2027Next Exchange and complete another sale within three months -
Debt & refinancing Bezant Resources BZT£25m new
Yorkville loan facility
On 22 October 2026 Bezant completed a £4M gross unsecured, non-convertible loan with Yorkville's YA II PN Ltd, drawn in full, as an alternative to an immediate £4M equity placing.
Size £4 million gross, drawn in full; 6% upfront fee and £20,000 …Interest 5% p.a., unsecured, non-convertible, repayable in cashFacility agreed 22 Oct 2026 and drawn in fullNext First £400,000 repayment; ATM facility to be set up within 15 business days 15 Jan · in 82 days -
Profit outlook Robinson RBN£19m moved
2026 profit guidance
Guidance was lowered in December 2025 and on 20 August 2026 to £2.2m-£2.6m after Middle East cost pressure. On 25 September the Board said 2026 was in line, but a £3.3m-revenue contract would not be renewed.
Gross profit hit £1.0m annual contribution to gross profitContract end End of December 2026, not renewedGuidance cut again to £1.2m-£1.6mNext 2026 results and FY2027 mitigation update 4 Mar · in 130 days - Thursday
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Disposal Synthomer SYNT£185m
Broadened divestment programme
Divestment programme broadened Oct 2025. Acrylate Monomers sale announced 19 June 2026 and completed 30 Sep 2026 as planned.
Use of money Enhance strategic focus and reduce debtOther projects Good progress on other divestment projects (22 Oct 2026); …Acrylate sale done; other projects progressingNext update on other divestment projects -
Profit outlook Auction Technology Group ATG£580m
FY26 guidance delivery
Guidance was set on 26 November 2025, then raised on 14 May 2026 to 5-6% and on 23 July 2026 to 5.5-6.5%.
Cost savings $4m run-rate programme, mainly FY27Margin guidance 34.5-35.5% adjusted EBITDA, unchanged; outcome expected at …FY26 slightly ahead; FY27 in lineNext FY26 results and FY27 detail 24 Nov · in 30 days -
Profit outlook Camellia CAM£135m
Full-year trading outlook
On 26 Aug Kakuzi flagged 2026 net earnings at least 25% lower, and the H1 results (3 Sep) added El Nino as a headwind.
H1 trading loss £5.0m versus £9.6m in H1 2025Headwinds Energy, fuel, fertiliser and transport costs; lower avocado …Guidance cut to £3-5m trading lossNext final 2026 trading result, shaped by Q4 phasing - Wednesday
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Takeover Mobico Group MCG£246m new
Possible offer from a private equity bidder
On 21 Oct 2026 Mobico confirmed an approach from AdL, held by CMC Group and Asterion Industrial Partners Fund III, for a possible cash offer. After negotiation AdL made a non-binding proposal of 46p per share in cash.
Offer 46p in cashPremium +55% on 29.7pSpread now +13.9% to the offerApproachNext AdL firm offer or walk-away decision by Rule 2.6 deadline 18 Nov · in 24 days -
Takeover SThree STEM£358m
Possible offer
Circle8 approached SThree on 9 Sep 2026 and confirmed an unpriced all-cash possible proposal on 11 Sep, which the Board unanimously rejected as significantly undervaluing the company.
Funding Structured as all cash, without issuing additional Circle8 …Timetable PUSU deadline extended from 7 Oct to 5.00 p.m. on 21 Oct …Approach -
Disposal Andrada Mining Limited ATM£143m
Brandberg West earn-in partnership
ACAM LP, through BWCAM, is funding a USD51m phased investment in Brandberg West; the first USD10m was received earlier in 2026. The Namibian Competition Commission gave unconditional approval of the earn-in in August 2026.
Received First USD10 million (£7.3 million) received in the QuarterInitial work Tailings recovery, feasibility study preparation, pit …NaCC approved; evaluation work under wayNext Metallurgical testwork, bulk sample assessment and further exploration -
Big fundraise 4basebio 4BB£81m
Leadership transition and commercial push
New CEO Amy Walker took over in February 2026 to lead a commercial growth push. H1 results on 28 September showed a £63m pipeline but only £0.3m revenue, an £8.9m loss and £14.1m cash.
Other insiders M&G 465,830 shares; Elevage 256,504 shares; directors £0.3m …Next milestone Admission expected 8.00 a.m. on 10 November 2026; General …Retail offer closed; raise awaiting shareholder approvalNext General Meeting result, then Admission of new shares 10 Nov · in 16 days - Tuesday
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Sale process GB Group GBG£354m new
Strategic options for Global Fraud Solutions
On 20 October 2026 GBG said the non-core Global Fraud Solutions business, about 5% of revenue, declined more than expected on licence renewal timing, churn and fewer new wins. It is still assessing strategic options;
Business Global Fraud Solutions, non-core, c.5% of total revenueTrading declined more significantly than expected in 1H27Strategic options under assessmentNext Outcome of the strategic options assessment -
Big fundraise Invinity Energy Systems IES£66m new
Equity fundraise at 10p
On 19 Oct 2026 Invinity announced a proposed fundraise of at least £20m at 10p per share, with shares suspended.
Conditions Shareholder resolutions at the General Meeting; NWF needs …Trading status Shares suspended from 7.30am on 19 Oct 2026 until the raise …Terms set; placing bookbuild launchedNext Placing results, retail offer result, then shareholder vote at General Meeting 11 Nov · in 17 days -
Debt & refinancing XP Power Ltd. XPP£478m new
Comet litigation
The Comet litigation is ongoing. In Q3 2026 the litigation bond was released, bringing in £50.2m of cash, which cut net debt to £4.5m at 30 September 2026.
Bond released £50.2m cash received in Q3 2026 on release of the Comet …Company stance Will continue to defend its position in the caseBond released; company still defending caseNext further updates as appropriate - Monday
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Disposal Zenith Energy LTD.Com Shs ZEN£29m
Partial sale of solar portfolio
Zenith planned in Oct 2025 to sell part of its solar portfolio. WESOLAR signed a non-binding MoU on 15 Jul 2026 for about 50 MWp of Piedmont projects at EUR 12m against about EUR 5m cost.
Size 50 MWp of sales by March 2027, about EUR 41m combinedOperational assets About 20 MWp, valued at circa EUR 26 millionNegotiations ongoing; no agreement announcedNext conclude sale negotiations -
Delisting Glenveagh Properties (CDI) GLV£978m new
Delisting from London Stock Exchange
Glenveagh announced on 19 Oct 2026 its intention to delist from the LSE after a review of its listing structures, citing low LSE trading activity and the extra cost and regulatory burden.
Reason Review of listing structures: level of LSE trading …Last trading day Friday 27 November 2026 on the LSEDelisting announced 19 Oct 2026; FCA cancellation requestedNext Last day of LSE trading, then cancellation of LSE listing 27 Nov · in 33 days -
Profit outlook Volex VLX£973m
Data Centre demand momentum
Data Centre demand drove two FY26 upgrades (Jan and Mar 2026); FY26 revenue $1,242.6m with Data Centre about doubling.
H1 FY27 Data Centre Well ahead of prior year, below H2 FY2026Reason Temporary extra share while other suppliers were supply …H1 FY27 Data Centre below H2 FY26, demand strongNext next-generation higher-speed products ramp up during FY2028 - Earlier this month
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Takeover Kenmare Resources (CDI) KMR£200m
Possible offer
On 6 Oct 2026, after press speculation, Kenmare confirmed a non-binding proposal from IRH for a possible cash offer for the whole company. The 15 Oct Q3 report says talks are ongoing and gives no price or new terms.
Bidder International Resources Holdings RSC Ltd (IRH)Offer Non-binding proposal for a possible cash offer for the …ApproachNext IRH firm offer or no-offer statement under Rule 2.7/2.8 17 Nov · in 23 days -
Disposal Workspace Group WKP£637m
Low-conviction building disposals
Since November 2025 Workspace has sold low-conviction buildings under a £200m target to March 2027. By 15 July, £138.4m was exchanged or completed.
Total disposals £138.3m since March 2025, against £200m target by March 2027Q1 sales £12.6m sold in Q1 at average 22.3% discount to book value£138m done; extra £100m+ unlikely by March 2027Next complete £200m disposal target by March 2027 31 Mar · in 157 days -
Disposal Norcros NXR£273m
Sale of South African operations
The Board said on 12 May 2026 it would explore a sale of the profitable South African business, completing the shift to a capital-light UK and European brand group.
Status Process to potentially dispose of the South African …Buyer Not statedSale process progressing to planNext Disposal process progressing; interim results due 19 Nov · in 25 days -
Profit outlook Kenmare Resources (CDI) KMR£200m
Value over volume, inventory drawdown
Kenmare has cut production and drawn down stocks since January 2026. The 15 Oct Q3 report lowers 2026 shipments guidance to about 1.05m tonnes from over 1.1m, blaming port delays.
Guidance 2026 ilmenite production now approximately 800,000 tonnes, …H1 shipments 555,600 tonnes, up 14% YoY; guidance at least 1.1 million …Shipments guidance cut to about 1.05m tonnesNext SMO 2 commissioning 31 Dec · in 67 days -
Profit outlook Dunelm Group DNLM£1,727m
Furniture availability recovery
Guidance went from 'in line' in October 2025 to the lower end of consensus in April 2026, then in line with £210m consensus in July. FY26 PBT of £211.0m was flat.
FY26 PBT £211.0m, flat on FY25Early FY27 significantly softer first six weeks due to hot weather; …FY27 guidance held; H1 PBT to be lowerNext Q2 trading update 14 Jan · in 81 days -
Sale process YouGov YOU£314m
Shopper strategic review
YouGov began a strategic review of Shopper in March 2026 to unlock long-term value. On 13 Oct 2026 it said the review is ongoing with no outcome given.
Shopper H1 profit £6.8m adjusted operating profit (HY25: £13.9m)Incremental investment £6m expected in FY26Review ongoing; no outcomeNext further update on the review -
Capital return FirstGroup FGP£1,106m
Special dividend
The Capital Reduction creates additional distributable reserves of £500,000,000 for the Group, providing greater flexibility to support future dividends and share buybacks.
Kind special dividendAmount £500,000,000Of market value 54.5%Proposed -
Capital return YouGov YOU£314m
Share buyback replacing dividend
In March 2026 the Board said it expected to replace the annual dividend with a buyback, citing a gap between intrinsic and market value. Facilities were amended by 6 Aug 2026.
Balance sheet Year-end leverage 1.7x; net debt £142.1m; debt facilities …Size Up to £15m maximum aggregate consideration, in lieu of the …Buyback launched 13 Oct 2026, run by BerenbergNext Buyback expected to complete within second half of FY27 -
Profit outlook Bytes Technology Group BYIT£1,042m
FY27 guidance and cost normalisation
FY27 guidance was set on 24 March and reiterated on 12 May. On 17 September the Board upgraded it after H1 GP growth of c.18%.
H1 GP growth c.18% year-on-year (estimated)H1 operating profit c.6% growth, reflecting cost normalisationUpgraded guidance reiterated at H1 resultsNext FY27 results -
Capital return AdvancedAdvT Limited ADVT£233m
£10m buyback and possible tender offer
Having already completed £10.0 million of share buyback, and we have initiated a further £10 million programme in September.
Second £10m buyback under wayNext half year results 2 Nov · in 8 days -
Activist Sanderson Design Group SDG£53m
LBV ASSET MANAGEMENT LLP campaign
The removal of the Chair at the instigation of a single shareholder, coupled with the simultaneous appointment of that shareholder's own nominee, would not serve the interests of shareholders as a …
Activist LBV ASSET MANAGEMENT LLPStake 14.065%Wants remove the chair, board seat(s)Board opposesCircular published; board recommends voting againstNext general meeting 29 Oct · in 4 days -
Takeover First Tin 1SN£73m
Possible offer
First Tin received an unsolicited, indicative proposal from Metals X, announced 9 October 2026, for a possible cash offer at 15p per share.
Offer Preliminary, non-binding indicative cash offer for all …Bidder Metals X Limited, existing shareholder with two appointees …ApproachNext firm offer or walk away (Rule 2.6) 6 Nov · in 12 days -
Disposal Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (CDI) GTE£306m
Perico and Espejo acquisition
On 5 Aug 2026 Gran Tierra agreed to sell all its Colombia and Ecuador assets to Maurel & Prom for about $1.33bn total consideration. The 2031 Noteholders consented on 22 Sep 2026, and on 9 Oct 2026 stockholders approved the sale.
Conditions Colombian and Ecuadorian regulatory approvals and other …Noteholder consent 2031 Notes holders' consent obtainedStockholders approved; regulatory approvals pendingNext Colombian and Ecuadorian regulatory approvals; closing targeted around 31 Dec 2026 31 Dec · in 67 days -
Disposal SSP Group SSPG£1,343m
Continental European Rail review
The review of Continental European Rail, supported by Alvarez & Marsal, concluded in May with plans to exit about a third of c.330 units and cut rail capex by c.50%.
Estate c.330 units; about one third to be exited, subject to …Exits Approximately one third of the estate, subject to local …Exit actions being implementedNext Progress update at FY26 results 8 Dec · in 44 days -
Activist Workspace Group WKP£637m
Saba Capital Management, L.P. campaign
Saba proposed a 12-month wind-down on 8 January 2026, which the Board rejected. It requisitioned board changes on 8 May, widened them to all six NEDs on 22 May, and holds about 21.12%.
Activist Saba Capital Management, L.P.Stake 29.7302% – just under the 30% bid thresholdWants board seat(s)Board engagingBoard urging votes against Saba before AGM -
Debt & refinancing Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (CDI) GTE£306m
October 2026 notes amortization
The sale agreement of 5 Aug 2026 provides for the purchaser to assume the 2029 and 2031 notes and for Gran Tierra to redeem the 2027 Notes from proceeds. The 2031 Notes consent was obtained on 22 Sep 2026.
Notes assumed 2031 Notes and 2029 Notes assumed by purchaserNotes redeemed 2027 Notes redeemed by company from proceeds2031 Notes consent in hand; sale closing pendingNext Closing of the Sale, when the 2031 Notes amendments take effect 31 Dec · in 67 days -
Profit outlook Oxford Metrics OMG£39m
FY26 guidance cut
On 17 June 2026 FY26 revenue guidance of c.£56m for the 15 months was confirmed. On 9 October 2026 the Board cut it to £47-51m with an Adjusted EBIT loss of £0.5-3.9m, against market expectations of £56.2m and a £3.0m profit.
FY26 revenue £47.0-51.0m versus market expectations of £56.2mFY26 Adj. EBIT loss of £0.5-3.9m versus expected £3.0m profitWarning issued 9 October 2026Next Interim results for 12 months to 30 September 2026 -
Takeover Logistics Development Group LDG£91m
Possible offer
The Draft Revised Proposal is not at a level that the Independent Directors are minded be support
Offer 19p in cashSpread now -13.6% to the offerBoard opposesApproachNext DBAY to announce firm offer or walk away (Rule 2.6(a) deadline) 5 Nov · in 11 days -
Sale process NAHL Group NAH£22m
Strategic options for shareholder value
Review of options to accelerate shareholder value began in May 2026. The first disposal, Searches UK, has now completed. Capital allocation policy is under review and net cash is expected by end October 2026.
Next milestone Further updates 'in due course'; capital allocation policy …Balance sheet Net debt £1.1m at 30 June 2026; net cash expected by end …First disposal completed; review continuesNext Further updates in due course; capital allocation policy review -
Disposal Next 15 Group NFG£330m
Blueshirt and BCA disposal
Portfolio cut from 22 to 10 businesses since the November 2025 review under a Track 1/Track 2 framework.
Buyer Wonderhood StudiosBusiness sold Part of Elvis (Track 2); about half of revenues retainedElvis part sale completed; further disposals activeNext Progress further disposal processes under time-boxed review -
Disposal Jubilee Metals Group JLP£73m
Large Waste Project
Jubilee has been shortlisting partners for the Large Waste Project since late 2025. On 10 Aug 2026 it announced two binding offers; on 26 Aug 2026 it chose a preferred purchaser at US$35.0m.
Payment Settled over 3 years, first instalment due December 2026 if …Seller settlement US$5.0m final payment in 150 489 090 new shares at 2.5p, …Legal DD complete; 45-day technical DD beginsNext Complete technical DD and definitive documents within 45 days -
Disposal Investacc Group Limited INAC£99m
Sale of Vesta and InvestAcc Ltd
On 2026-10-08 InvestAcc agreed to sell Vesta Wealth and InvestAcc Limited (Appointed Representative services) to Edengate, owned by Vesta director Nick Gardner, for £12m EV (9.2x FY25 EBITDA).
Price £12m Enterprise Value, 9.2x FY25 EBITDAPayment £10m on completion; £1m on each of first and second …Agreed; awaiting FCA approvalNext FCA change of control approval and completion -
Capital return Power Probe PLC PWR£41m
Progressive dividend, first payment 2026
The Buyback Programme will have a budget of up to $1.0 million (the “Maximum Amount”) to be used to buy back Power Probe’s ordinary shares of 0.1 pence each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary …
Buyback of up to $1.0m added to dividendNext Board reviews the buyback programme at its end 31 Dec · in 67 days -
Debt & refinancing MyCelx Technologies Corporation MYX£12m
Liquidity and bridge financing
Cash fell to c.$0.5m by July 2026 and the company was weighing financing options for Permian equipment manufacture.
Size Up to $500K, drawable in whole or partTerm 9 monthsCEO bridge loan agreed, up to $500KNext Drawdown of CEO bridge loan; financing for Permian equipment manufacture -
Profit outlook MyCelx Technologies Corporation MYX£12m
Middle East conflict exposure
Impact on 2026 business was not assessable in May. In July several large Middle East projects were expected within six months.
Awards Several large expansion and upgrade projects expected …Risk Timelines dependent on the ongoing conflictAward missed FY2026 window; revenue moves to FY2027Next Middle East purchase order award for the delayed project -
Disposal Pennon Group PNN£1,747m
Sale of Pennon Power
Pennon proposes to sell Pennon Power as a strand of the revised funding plan, alongside the rights issue, rebased dividend and reinvested efficiencies. The announcement gives no price or buyer;
Business sold Pennon PowerUse of money About £25m reinvested in behind-the-meter renewables; …Proposed; listed in funding plan -
Big fundraise Pennon Group PNN£1,747m
Rights issue
On 7 October 2026 Pennon launched a c.£550m fully underwritten rights issue to fund the enlarged AMP8 water investment. Terms are now set: 7 new shares for every 15 held at 250p, a 35.5% discount to TERP.
Size approximately £550 million; 220,257,997 new shares, fully …Use of money Deliver the strategic plan and invest in additional growth …Terms set; subscription period opens 12 OctoberNext Results of the rights issue announced 27 Oct · in 2 days -
Capital return Taylor Maritime Investments Limited TMIP£52m
Special dividend
Capital is returned through compulsory redemptions rather than dividends. No additional dividend is declared following the 24 April 2026 policy change.
Kind special dividendAmount $45 millionOf market value 186.2%Fourth $45m redemption confirmed, effective 26 OctNext Present plans for cancellation of listing after December redemption 26 Oct · in 1 days -
Capital return Celebrus Technologies CLBS£19m
Share buyback programme
The up-to-1,000,000-share buyback through Cavendish launched on 13 Feb 2026. The H1 update shows $2.0m spent in the period, alongside a $1.2m final dividend, while cash fell to $22.3m.
Buyback spend of $2.0m reported in H1 -
Stake building Critical Mineral Resources PLC CMRS£13m
NEBARI CARRY CF II, LLC building a stake
NEBARI CARRY CF II, LLC: 30.43% (from 0%)
Holder NEBARI CARRY CF II, LLCStake 0% → 30.43%Crossed 29.9%30.43% (from 0%)Next a 30% holder must bid (Rule 9) -
Disposal Lexington Gold Ltd LEX£10m
USA projects strategic options review
Board signed a conditional agreement on 24 June 2026 to sell the 51% US project interests to GoldOz, with completion subject to GoldOz re-listing on the ASX.
Buyer GoldOz LtdBusiness sold 100% of Global Asset Resources Ltd, holding 51% of …Conditional agreement; new CEO to progress saleNext GoldOz ASX re-listing and completion of the sale -
Disposal Capita CPI£356m
Closed book Life & Pensions exit
Capita went live on the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an 86,000-case backlog (10 Mar 2026) and agreed an improvement plan with the Cabinet Office (18 May 2026).
Cash impact £35m-£50m on 2026 free cash flowCost drivers Surge resource, remediation, pension consulting disruption, …CSPS recovery ongoing; NAO review announcedNext Capital Market Event 4 Nov · in 10 days -
Profit outlook Pathos Communications plc NEWS£19m
Post-IPO growth investment
Since the December 2025 IPO Pathos has invested in sales hiring, AI tools and new geographies, with payback expected in H2. H1 results showed revenue up 14% and adjusted EBITDA up 36%, and July revenue was a record.
Sign-up rate 30% higher since the enhanced Sales Team beganFY26 expectations Revenue US$15.0m (previously US$14.0m); adjusted EBITDA …Payback under way; FY26 revenue expectations raisedNext Pressella and PathosMind generally available -
Profit outlook Wizz Air Holdings WIZZ£986m
F26 guidance cut
Guidance for F26 net income was cut after the 4 March Middle East hit, then raised on 12 May. F26 net profit was €1.3m (11 June). Q1 F27 showed a €183.3m operating loss with RASK down 8.1% (6 August).
F26 operating profit €139.7m vs €167.5mF27 guidance None given, citing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz …Q2 RASK guided up to flat; no F27 guidance -
Sale process Pantheon Resources PANR£138m
Farm-out and funding
Data room opened March 2026 with ten parties now active. One firm proposal was declined as undervaluing the assets.
Process Ten parties active in data room; one firm proposal not …Investor support Oak Securities and several institutions; IPGL expected …Ten parties in data room; new CEONext Farm-out outcome; further funding if no deal -
Debt & refinancing Oxford Biodynamics OBD£16m
Funding requirement by late August
The company said on 30 June 2026 that it needed new funds by late August, with cash of £1.38m at 31 May and no non-dilutive deal. It announced a £9.15m placing on 10 August;
Size £9.15m placing of 9,150,000,000 new sharesPrice £0.001 per Placing SharePlacing completed; £250,000 still outstandingNext Vulpes to pay outstanding £250,000 placing balance 30 Oct · in 5 days -
Sale process Real Estate Investors RLE£54m
Possible sale of entire portfolio
Management remains open to a corporate transaction that could provide a more rapid conclusion to its stated disposal and wind-down strategy, provided that it delivers attractive value for …
Open to corporate transactions; nothing active -
Disposal Eurasia Mining EUA£83m
West Kytlim disposal
Our majority interest in the West Kytlim mine, held through our 68% ownership in Kosvinsky Kamen, was approved for sale by shareholders in January this year.
Shareholder-approved; no completion newsNext state approvals for the sale; no date given -
Disposal Creo Medical Group CREO£50m
Sale of 49% Creo Medical SL stake
Creo sold 51% of CME in February 2025 and signed a non-binding agreement in May 2026 to sell the remaining 49%. On 28 July completion was expected in Q3-26.
Price Indicative EV in line with 31 December 2025 carrying value; …Status Non-binding heads of terms; binding terms now expected …Delayed; binding terms now expected Q4 2026Next Agree binding terms for CME stake sale -
Disposal Goodwin Plc GDWN£1,077m
FY2026 profit guidance
Strategic review began 7 Aug 2026; sale of GSC, GI, Noreva, Easat and Pumps to a Cerberus affiliate for up to about £1.1bn cash agreed on 9 Sep 2026.
Business sold Goodwin Steel Castings, Goodwin International, Noreva, …Adviser N.M. Rothschild & Sons Limited acting for GoodwinAgreed; awaiting regulatory approvals, completion Q1 2027Next Regulatory approvals and completion -
Disposal Real Estate Investors RLE£54m
Orderly portfolio sales programme
Management remains open to a corporate transaction that could provide a more rapid conclusion to its stated disposal and wind-down strategy, provided that it delivers attractive value for …
Overrun confirmed; debt-free then capital returns 2027Next Complete £6.2m in legals and October deferred sale; repay debt 31 Oct · in 6 days -
Disposal Rockhopper Exploration RKH£647m
Italian assets disposal
Rockhopper agreed in Oct 2024 to sell Rockhopper Civita Limited, which holds its Italian assets, to Zodiac Energy. FIG approval has been received but Italian approval has not.
Buyer Zodiac Energy LimitedBusiness sold Rockhopper Civita Limited, holding Italian assets and …Italian approval outstanding; long stop passedNext Italian regulator approval -
Disposal Chariot Limited CHAR£87m
Sale of Renewable Power business
On 30 Jun 2026 Chariot stated an intention to realise the value of Renewable Power to focus on upstream. The 30 Sep 2026 H1 results say a formal sales process is underway with multiple offers received.
Business Renewable Power: 34% of Etana, 194MW wind stakes, solar and …Use of money Further cash anticipated from the sale; no allocation …Sales process underway; multiple offers receivedNext Select preferred bidder -
Capital return Goodwin Plc GDWN£1,077m
Dividend policy review
On 9 Sep 2026 the Board said it intends to pay a significant proportion of net sale proceeds to shareholders. The 30 Sep update says the Board is still weighing the mechanism with advisers; no decision on amount, timing or form.
Proposed dividend Ordinary dividend of 330p per share (2025: 280p), up 18% …Policy Board considering capital allocation and dividend policy …Mechanism under consideration; no decisionNext Board decision on amount, timing and form of return -
Capital return Caledonia Investments CLDN£1,872m
Discount to NAV
Caledonia's discount to NAV was 43.4% at year end and 37.1% at end April, and it has bought back shares to address it (£34.6m, 9.47m shares cancelled at a 34.7% average discount).
Discount 43.4% at year end; 37.1% at end AprilPrior buybacks £34.6m, 9.47m shares cancelled at 34.7% average discountNew buyback instruction running 1 Oct to 9 NovNext Half-year results for six months to 30 September 2026 10 Nov · in 16 days -
Activist Maintel Holdings MAI£11m
Oryx requisition to replace chair
Oryx withdrew its requisition to remove chairman Beynon on 11 February 2026 but said it would requisition again after the FY25 results.
New Chairman Craig Eadie, Non-Executive Chairman, appointed August 2026Deputy Chairman John Alexander Spens, appointed August 2026New chair and deputy chair appointed August 2026 -
Big fundraise Apertura Energy Plc VZLA£21m
Concurrent placing up to £30m
There is no certainty that these conditions will be satisfied or that the transaction or associated fundraising will complete on the proposed terms.
Still proposed, conditional on acquisitionNext fundraise terms with the prospectus -
Debt & refinancing Creo Medical Group CREO£50m
Path to self-sustaining cashflows
Since January 2026 Creo has cut costs and raised funds: a £5.5m placing and £2m Development Bank of Wales loan notes completed in May 2026.
Cash £7.4m at 30 June 2026 (31 December 2025: £12.4m)Financing completed About £5.5m equity placing; £2.0m convertible loan notes …Going concern uncertainty; seeking short-term financingNext Short-term financing options; CME binding terms in Q4 2026 -
Debt & refinancing Apertura Energy Plc VZLA£21m
Going concern material uncertainty
While the Directors consider that the Group has adequate resources to meet its forecast operating expenditure over the going concern assessment period
Directors now see adequate resources after April raise -
Debt & refinancing Tan Delta Systems TAND£16m
Cash runway and funding need
The Board continues to keep these requirements under regular review.
Cash £0.85m; funding requirement flaggedNext Board keeps funding requirements under review -
Profit outlook NAHL Group NAH£22m
Lower FY26 Consumer Legal Services outlook
Earlier guidance flagged notably weaker H2 NAL settlements, with H1 in line. The interims reconfirm lower H2 NAL settlements but now say FY26 profit and cash will be materially above market expectations.
Amount at stake £1.85m due on or before 15 October 2026Board view FY26 profit and cash generation materially higher than …FY26 profit and cash now above market expectations -
Profit outlook Skillcast Group SKL£36m
ARR growth slowdown
The delays in decision-making have particularly impacted new business opportunities and resulted in a slowdown in growth in ARR in the first half of the year.
H1 ARR growth 14%; full year slightly lowerNext full-year ARR growth, expected slightly below 14% -
Profit outlook Everplay Group plc EVPL£599m
FY26 guidance upgrades
The Board only said 'in line' in July, then on 15 Sep said FY26 would be materially ahead of consensus (£175.2m revenue, £50.7m EBITDA).
Consensus before £175.2m revenue, £50.7m adjusted EBITDA (as at 15 Sep …Consensus now £197.6m revenue, £57.2m adjusted EBITDA, company-compiled …Second upgrade after July 'in line'Next FY26 results against raised consensus -
Takeover Vesuvius VSVS£1,093m
Possible offer
RHI Magnesita has made unsolicited proposals since 29 September 2025 (first 448p cash), all rejected.
Offer 448p in cashPremium +20% on 374.4pSpread now +0.9% to the offerBoard opposesApproachNext RHIM firm offer (Rule 2.7) or walk away 27 Oct · in 2 days -
Capital return Venture Life Group VLG£80m
Share buyback programme
The buyback began in September 2025 and was extended on 20 August 2026. The results show £4.7m returned by period end (about 7.0m shares). After the period a further 3.6m shares were bought for £2.4m.
Total returned £7.1 million, 10.6 million shares, average price 67.3 pencePost-period buying 3.6 million shares for £2.4 millionExtended programme run to 28 September; 10.6m shares boughtNext Board decision on any further buyback after the extended programme -
Debt & refinancing Tortilla Mexican Grill MEX£28m
Covenant waivers after French restatement
A French accounting adjustment in May 2026 cut FY25 EBITDA, raised covenant breach risk and delayed the audit, so shares were suspended from 1 July. Accounts were then published.
FY25 EBITDA £1.1m pre-IFRS 16 after £2.7m of French correcting …Adjusted net debt £12.4m at end of H1 FY26 (H1 FY25: £9.9m)Net debt rising; suspension and covenant status not updated -
Sale process Zephyr Energy ZPHR£65m
Paradox marketing / farm-in partner
Zephyr is seeking Paradox partners and signed a non-binding LOI on 27 Jul 2026 with Atlas for up to US$15m of prepaid financing. On 24 Aug 2026 it said both the farm-out and the commodity purchase agreement continue to progress.
New leases 2,294 acres, five-year primary term, 16.67% royalty; funded …Partner process Farm-out and gas marketing newsflow previously flagged as …Negotiations continuing; marketing partner selection in...Next Resolve farm-out; complete CPA with Atlas or other marketer -
Sale process Checkit CKT£16m
Formal Sale Process
Board launched the Formal Sale Process on 26 March 2026 after six unsolicited approaches. By 8 September it had several non-binding proposals above a 30p floor.
Price floor Board will not consider proposals below 30 pence per shareDue diligence Some parties have done detailed due diligence, including …Terminated; no recommendable offer -
Disposal Chrysalis Investments Limited CHRY£295m
Shareholder consultation and structural review
Shareholders approved a three-year orderly realisation at the 24 March 2026 EGM; the buyback ended 30 April 2026 at £117.4m and debt was repaid by 3 August 2026.
Debt All outstanding indebtedness repaid, about £17.8m including …Share discount 44% to NAV on 26 June 2026, which the Board calls too wideFirst compulsory redemption announced; realisation under wayNext Further redemptions as additional cash becomes available -
Profit outlook XP Factory XPF£26m
FY26 EBITDA guidance cut; FY27 consolidation year
Run rate Group EBITDA of at least £4m
New post-Boom FY27 targets setNext deliver FY27 targets post-disposal -
Disposal Strategic Minerals SML£135m
Leigh Creek sale to Cuprum
Cuprum exercised its call option over Leigh Creek in December 2025 and paid A$250,000 for the option and first instalment. The timetable slipped in June while Cuprum arranged funding.
Earn-out 20% of half-yearly Operating Cash Flows from commercial …Equity Shares equal to 19.9% of the listed vehicle, up to A$3m, on …Definitive Agreement signed; awaiting FIRB approvalNext FIRB approval and completion of the Definitive Agreement -
Disposal Great Western Mining Corporation (CDI) GWMO£13m
Eastside-Tango option to KGHM
Option signed in May 2026 lets KGHM earn 100% of Eastside-Tango over time. The half-year report says KGHM's involvement removes Great Western's further financial exposure and leaves long-term royalty upside, so the company can …
Partner KGHM Polska Miedz S.A.Company view Removes further financial exposure, long-term royalty upsideOption signed; KGHM funds future work -
Stake building System1 Group SYS1£43m
Brave Bison strategic stake
Brave Bison bought John Kearon's 23% stake in March 2026 and holds 27.85%. It made a possible offer on 10 July 2026, rejected by the board on 13 and 17 July.
Discount 4.9% discount on 16 July 2026 closing prices (Brave Bison …Board view Rejected possible offer on 13 and 17 July 2026 as …Offer period; forecasts reported under Rule 28.1Next Brave Bison decision on a firm offer -
Profit outlook ASOS ASC£524m
Multi-year turnaround
Turnaround since Nov 2025: balance sheet repair (refinancing 13 Nov 2025; Lichfield and Atlanta sales completed by 1 Jul 2026) alongside GMV recovery.
EBITDA guidance above midpoint of £150-180m range, up more than 25% YoYGross margin more than 50% vs 48-50% guidedGMV back in growth in Q4; guidance raisedNext FY26 full-year results with detail on guidance 5 Nov · in 11 days -
Profit outlook System1 Group SYS1£43m
FY26 guidance delivery
FY26 guidance held through a weak H1 and recovered in H2. FY27 EBITDA expectations rose above consensus on 16 March 2026, and FY26 results on 8 July 2026 were in line.
Net revenue retention 80% vs 72% in March 2026Cash £11.2m at end August 2026 (March 2026: £12.4m)FY27 profit guidance raised again to £5.0mNext half year trading update -
Profit outlook Vistry Group VTY£806m
Return to net cash
Net debt was £144.2m at end-2025 and the buyback was paused on 13 May 2026 with a target of over £100m net cash. On 24 Sep 2026 net debt at 30 June was £468.8m and the year-end target was cut to broadly neutral cash.
Next milestone Future distributions reviewed at the half yearBuyback Remaining share buyback paused on 13 May 2026 to prioritise …Year-end target cut to broadly neutral cashNext Year-end cash position; distributions reconsidered after deleveraging 31 Dec · in 67 days - September 2026
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Takeover System1 Group SYS1£43m
Possible offer
While it remains in an offer period, no questions or statements will be taken from the floor at the Annual General Meeting
Approach -
Takeover Pollen Street POLN£547m
Possible offer from a private equity bidder
The Board confirms it has commenced an assessment of the strategic options available to the Company with a view to delivering greater value for shareholders.
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Sale process Pollen Street POLN£547m
Strategic review and possible offer
Following media speculation, on 2026-09-23 Pollen Street confirmed a Rule 2.4 strategic review to deliver greater value for shareholders, with a take-private as one option.
Stage Strategic review begun; preliminary discussions with a …Possible outcome Take-private is one of multiple options; no certainty of an …Strategic review; very early talks with third partiesNext further announcement as and when appropriate -
Disposal Pharos Energy PHAR£121m
Blocks 125 & 126 farm-in
Pharos has been in farm-in discussions on Blocks 125 & 126 since Dec 2025. The 23 Sep 2026 interim results describe a formal process run with an independent adviser, with very encouraging engagement.
Process Formal process with independent third-party adviser to find …Partner status No partner or terms announced; engagement described as very …Formal farm-out process, encouraging engagementNext Identify farm-in partner before exploration drilling -
Disposal Portmeirion Group PMP£24m
Wax Lyrical disposal
Wax Lyrical was confirmed non-core on 6 May 2026 with a sale to be sought. It now has a profit improvement plan, 'Getting Match Fit', under new leadership, and disposal is pushed to the medium-term.
H1 sales Down 18.0%, mainly from cancelled orders after key supplier …Plan 'Getting Match Fit': new retailers, D2C ecommerce, car …Profit improvement plan under wayNext Deliver profit improvement plan; disposal medium-term -
Capital return Boku, Inc BOKU£382m
Share buyback programme
Board authorised a 4m-share buyback in January 2026, saying the shares were undervalued, with shares held in Treasury. The company repurchased 9.5m shares for $23.6m in H1, and on 8 July the Board approved a further 8m shares.
H1 buyback 9.5m shares for $23.6m (H1 2025: 5.8m for $12.3m)Extension Up to a further 8m shares, approved 8 July 2026Extension approved; up to 8m more shares -
Big fundraise Portmeirion Group PMP£24m
US tariffs and net debt
Net debt of £17.5m at FY25 prompted the 50p equity raise and the ABL facility. At 30 June 2026 net debt was £6.2m, helped by the £17.2m net equity raise and receipt of 98% of the $3m US tariff claim.
Seasonal peak Working capital peak in OctoberSize £18.6m gross equity raiseNet debt cut to £6.2m; ABL signedNext Seasonal working capital peak in October -
Debt & refinancing Ampeak Energy Limited AMP£12m
Group funding requirement
The Board recognises that securing further funding remains an important priority, and we continue to pursue a range of funding initiatives
Cash £3.6m at 30 June; seeking fundingNext Pursue further funding initiatives -
Profit outlook Zinc Media Group ZIN£13m
Medium-term £50m revenue, £5m EBITDA targets
Medium-term targets of £50m revenue and £5m EBITDA were set in December 2025. In July 2026 £5m slipped into FY27. The 23 Sep 2026 interims cut FY26 guidance to £38m revenue and £1.4m EBITDA as £7m slips to 2027.
Secured only £25m, against £35m at 30 June 2025Slippage £7m of production delayed into 2027; £8m moved from H1 into …FY26 guidance cut to £38m revenue, £1.4m EBITDANext deliver H2-weighted FY26 revenue of £38m -
Disposal PureTech Health PRTC£268m
Deupirfenidone IPF Phase 3
Celea's $180m financing completed in July 2026 and the first patient was dosed in the Phase 3 SURPASS-IPF head-to-head trial on 13 Jul 2026. The 22 Sep 2026 half-year report confirms topline data in H2 2029.
Investors RA Capital Management, Leaps by Bayer, PureTech, a US …Next milestone Phase 3 SURPASS-IPF topline results in the second half of …Phase 3 dosing; Celea financedNext Celea topline data from Phase 3 SURPASS-IPF -
Disposal Henry Boot BOOT£195m
2026 earnings reset
On 29 January the Board guided 2026 profit well below consensus; the 22 July update guided Hallam plot sales materially lower and a Stonebridge operating loss.
Stonebridge 72 homes in H1 (HY25: 85); operating loss expected in 2026; …Offsets Origin JV schemes 75% let or under offer; 8,974 plots with …H1 loss; FY in line with £9.7m consensusNext H2-weighted land sales and completions to meet consensus; strategy at FY results -
Disposal M&C Saatchi SAA£137m
Australia restructuring and options review
The Australian options review began in November 2025 and the media buying business was closed. The planned private-equity-backed management buyout of the Australia and New Zealand business is now no longer progressing.
MBO PE-backed Australia and New Zealand buyout no longer …Next Client talks; possible transfer of work within GroupMBO collapsed; work to transitionNext Client discussions on transitioning Australia work to wider Group -
Capital return PureTech Health PRTC£268m
Capital returns to shareholders
With Celea financed and Gallop seeking outside capital, PureTech says on 22 Sep 2026 that future monetisation proceeds will go more to shareholder returns. It will also keep an adequate runway and deploy capital selectively.
Priorities Maintain operating runway, deploy capital selectively, …Amount Not statedIntent stated; no amount or timingNext Details of any capital return -
Profit outlook Midwich Group MIDW£163m
Middle East conflict impact
The business in the Middle East continued to trade profitably despite the disruptions, albeit on significantly lower volumes.
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Profit outlook Oxford Biomedica OXB£622m
FY26 guidance trend
In March 2026 OXB guided FY26 revenue of £220–240m and a c.10% EBITDA margin. The 22 Sep 2026 H1 results reiterate guidance given after the August trading update: £180–200m revenue and a mid-single-digit margin ex one-offs …
FY26 revenue £180–200m constant currency (was £220–240m in March 2026)FY26 EBITDA margin Mid-single-digit % ex one-offs; low-single-digit % reported …Guidance at lower level, reiterated at H1Next H2-weighted delivery against £180–200m revenue guidance -
Profit outlook Resolute Mining Limited RSG£1,137m
Mali supply chain and operating risk
Mali security and supply problems cut Syama Q2 output (5 June 2026) and pushed Syama to the lower end of guidance (20 August 2026).
Guidance Group production around lower end of 250-275 koz; AISC …Mitigation Onsite emulsion plant commissioning planned by November …Guidance cut again; recovery still unprovenNext Emulsion plant commissioning; Q4 Syama output of 45-50 koz 30 Nov · in 36 days -
Takeover Evoke EVOK£190m
Offer for the company
Bally's Intralot's recommended 52p all-share offer was agreed on 5 June 2026. evoke shareholders approved the scheme on 17 August 2026 with over 99% support, and Intralot shareholders passed their resolutions on 18 September …
Offer 52p in sharesPremium +34% on 38.8pSpread now +23.5% to the offerBoard recommendsApprovedNext scheme expected to become effective the final quarter of 2026 or first quarter of 2027 -
Disposal Oriole Resources ORR£13m
Sale of Muratdere Royalty
Oriole agreed on 18 Sep 2026 to sell its 1.2% NSR royalty in the Muratdere project in Turkey to Ardent Metals for US$1.2m in three tranches. US$400,000 is received and title has transferred.
Price US$1.2 million in three tranches of US$400,000Buyer Ardent Metals LLC-FZ, a company incorporated in DubaiAgreed; first tranche received, title transferredNext Second US$400,000 tranche due from Ardent 19 Mar · in 145 days -
Disposal Victoria VCP£45m
Cash initiatives and property sales
Cash initiatives and the Belgian distribution centre sale and leaseback were agreed in Feb-Apr 2026. The FY26 results on 24 Jul 2026 added a target of about £70m net proceeds from property sales, intended for deleveraging.
Net proceeds About £70m expected from property assets identified for saleTiming Balance of FY2027 and FY2028About £26m of £70m FY27 target completedNext updates on advanced property sale negotiations -
Capital return Trufin TRU£54m
Platform acquisition strategy
After the Playstack sale and £80m return, TruFin set out on 9 July 2026 a plan to rebuild by buying and scaling platform businesses. At the 17 September 2026 interims it says it is still assessing bolt-ons and platforms.
Cash to deploy approximately £24m unrestricted cash after return and £7.9m …Acquisition pace One new platform per year plus at least one bolt-on per …Still assessing targets; none announcedNext Source acquisitions or return further capital -
Capital return The Beauty Tech Group PLC TBTG£504m
Share buyback programme
On 17 Sep 2026 TBTG announced its intention to launch an up to £20m buyback, to be managed by Berenberg, with shares bought to be cancelled. The Board says cash exceeds what organic growth needs;
Size Up to £20m, before fees, expenses and stamp dutyTiming Expected to commence in the next four weeksIntention announced; start expected within four weeksNext formal start of the buyback and further announcement -
Capital return Galliford Try GFRD£675m
Share buyback programmes
The third £10m buyback began on 17 Sep 2025 and completed in April 2026, with 1,957,703 shares cancelled at about £5.11.
Size £15m new buyback over the balance of the current financial …Funding Operational cash generationFourth programme announced 17 Sep 2026Next execute £15m buyback over the balance of FY2027 -
Debt & refinancing Victoria VCP£45m
Refinancing of 2028 senior secured notes
The 2028 notes were left unresolved after the Dec 2025 refinancing. Victoria signed a support agreement on 8 July 2026 to cut senior secured and preferred liabilities by about £300m and finance costs by about £34m, extending …
Implementation route Consent solicitation; completion still subject to conditionsBoard view Executive Chairman Geoff Wilding: overwhelming support …Circular posted; general meeting called for 5 October -
Takeover Aptitude Software Group APTD£116m
Possible offer
H1 2026 marked further progress in Aptitude's transformation, with our largest ever Fynapse win and a pipeline that has strengthened in both quality and quantity.
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Sale process Aptitude Software Group APTD£116m
Strategic review
Formal sale process launched 8 April 2026 with the £20m buyback suspended and no offer received.
Proposals Non-binding indicative proposals from trade and private …Board view Continuing discussions with certain parties on a cash offer …Proposals received; one party's talks more advancedNext Further announcements on discussions as appropriate -
Disposal WH Smith SMWH£631m
Pure-play travel portfolio reset
After selling its High Street business and funkypigeon.com, the Group is pure-play travel retail and has been closing North America fashion and non-core Rest of World stores.
Next milestone Preliminary results on 12 November 2026Las Vegas Strategic options being considered for Welcome to Las Vegas …Exits continuing; Cult Pens soldNext Update on key priorities at preliminary results 12 Nov · in 18 days -
Disposal European Green Transition EGT£28m
Pajala Copper Project sale option
EGT signed an exclusive six-month option on Pajala in October 2025 for buyer due diligence. The FY25 results gave no price.
Status Continued engagement with multiple parties on sale and/or …Price Not statedTalks with multiple parties; no dealNext outcome of talks on sale and/or partnership -
Profit outlook WH Smith SMWH£631m
FY26 guidance cut and dividend suspension
On 23 April 2026 the Group cut FY26 PBT guidance and suspended the dividend. It cut again on 10 June 2026 to £75m-£90m.
Margins UK c.13-14% (from c.14-15%), NA c.7% (from c.7-8%), ROW …North America FY26 revenue growth 4%-6%; headline trading margin c.5% …FY26 PBT confirmed at c.£75mNext Preliminary results and priorities for the year ahead 12 Nov · in 18 days -
Disposal Elecosoft Public Limited Company ELCO£192m
Veeuze disposal and financing
Eleco sold loss-making Veeuze to its management in April 2026, effective 1 January 2026, to focus on Building Lifecycle. H1 excludes Veeuze trading.
Buyer Veeuze management team (management buy-out)Effective date 1 January 2026Disposal effective 1 January 2026; £1.3m financing provided -
Capital return LSL Property Services LSL£249m
£12m share buyback programme
The £7m buyback was completed and followed in January 2026 by a larger £12m programme funded from existing cash.
Size £12m programme launched January 2026Status Progressing, per 15 May 2026 AGM updateIn progress; £4.8m deployed in H1Next complete buyback programme 1 Jan · in 68 days -
Debt & refinancing ICFG Limited ICFG£84m
InvesCore dividend deferral
InvesCore's dividend was deferred on 20 April 2026 pending lender consents after covenant breaches. On 10 July 2026 one lender waived cross-default provisions to 31 August 2027, covering about 13.3% of affected exposure.
Future drawdowns Waiver extends to any future drawdowns under the existing …Remaining lenders Talks continue; no terms or dates statedCovenant breaches ongoing; one waiver onlyNext waiver outcome from remaining lenders; no date stated -
Disposal Greencoat Renewables (CDI) GRP£714m
Asset disposal programme
A programme to sell up to €350m of assets over 18 months was launched in March 2026 after a 116MW Irish sale at a 4% premium to NAV.
Size Up to €350m of assets over 18 months (from March 2026)Status Formal asset sale processes initiatedFormal sale processes initiatedNext outcome of formal asset sale processes -
Capital return Greencoat Renewables (CDI) GRP£714m
Buyback programme
While generation was modestly below budget overall, our home market of Ireland, which accounts for the majority of the Group's revenues, performed in line with expectations and underpinned strong …
Kind buyback programmeAmount €50 millionOf market value 6.1%Proposed -
Capital return Goldplat GDP£39m
Special dividend
Goldplat began regular dividends with quarterly assessment: 0.0878p in August 2025, 0.1171p in December 2025, 0.14638p in March 2026 and £300,000 in June 2026. On 19 Aug 2026 it declared a fourth interim of £400,000 (0.23285p).
Kind special dividendAmount 0.87319 pence per share (approximately £1.5 million)Of market value 4.8%Special dividend of £1.5m declared -
Debt & refinancing Pennpetro Energy PPP£11m
Suspension, going concern and pledged shares
Shares have been suspended since the missed audit deadline. A Loan Release Deed of 30 March 2026 removed about US$5m of debt, and the FY26 accounts of 3 Aug 2026 again carried disclaimers.
Audit FY26 audit report again carries disclaimers of opinion, …Reset Audited interims for April-June 2026 planned, expected to …CLN4 agreed; conversion blocked pending AGM vote -
Takeover Kore Potash KP2£186m
Possible offer
Two parties were engaged in the Formal Sale Process as at 30 June 2026, and both remain engaged at the date of approval of this half-year report.
Offer 2.9p in cashPremium -6% on 3.1pSpread now -19.4% to the offerApproach -
Sale process Kore Potash KP2£186m
Formal sale process
Kore began a formal sale process on 4 November 2025 after approaches from two parties. One suspended its interest on 27 February 2026. A new party approached on 8 June 2026, so two are again engaged.
Bidders Original party continuing due diligence; new party …Price Not stated; no firm offerTwo parties engaged; no price or offerNext outcome of due diligence by the two engaged parties -
Capital return Trainline TRN£710m
Buyback programme
The Programme is expected to run beyond the date of the Company's next Annual General Meeting, and its continuation after the expiry of the current general authority will be conditional upon renewal …
Kind buyback programmeAmount £100,000,000Of market value 14.3%Proposed -
Debt & refinancing Kore Potash KP2£186m
Going concern and funding gap
The 2025 audited results carry a going-concern warning because forecast liquidity is insufficient to 31 March 2027. Cash fell from US$10.56m at year-end to c.US$8.3m at 31 March 2026.
Cash USD7,543,612 at 30 June 2026, from USD10,555,176 at 31 …Forecast Insufficient liquidity to end of going concern period, …Cash US$7.54m at 30 June 2026Next raise funds in Q1 2027 for working capital -
Profit outlook C&C Group (CDI) CCR£383m
Earnings guidance downgrade and Distribution margin rebuild
January's guidance cut was confirmed by FY26 operating profit of €70.5m. The 11 September 2026 update says the half to August is in line, with H1 underlying operating profit expected at €43-44m and full-year profit on track with …
FY26 profit Operating profit before exceptionals €70.5m (FY25: €77.1m); …Leverage 1.6x (FY25: 0.9x); net debt €121.4mH1 profit €43-44m in line; full year on trackNext Interim results 28 Oct · in 3 days -
Takeover Inspecs Group SPEC£98m
Offer for the company
Bidco 1125 (the Consortium) agreed a recommended 84p cash offer on 10 Dec 2025, switched to a takeover offer on 20 Feb 2026, and the offer closed on 15 May 2026 with Bidco holding about 68.5%.
Irrevocables 31,362,712 of 32,434,773 accepted; 1,072,061 delayed by …Next milestone Not stated; compulsory acquisition not addressedOffer unconditional since March; Bidco majority holderNext not stated -
Capital return Currys CURY£1,473m
£50m share buyback
The new £50m buyback began on 2 July 2026, after the prior £50m programme was completed in FY26, and is part of c.£85m planned cash returns for 2026/27.
New buyback £50m, commencing 2 July 2026Returns FY26 £74m shareholder returns in the year£23m of £50m completedNext complete the £50m buyback; further returns at interim results 17 Dec · in 53 days -
Capital return Glenveagh Properties (CDI) GLV£978m
Buyback programme
All units expected to close in 2026 are now sold, contracted or reserved, providing strong visibility on deliveries.
Kind buyback programmeAmount €100 millionOf market value 8.7%Doubled to €100m from €50mNext further returns from H2 cash generation as buyback runs -
Profit outlook Glenveagh Properties (CDI) GLV£978m
Land sales programme
Land sale guidance for 2026 is revised to approximately €20 million (previously €45 million), with a further €25 million of land sales anticipated in 2027.
2026 guidance cut to about €20mNext €25m of land sales expected in 2027 -
Disposal ASA International Group ASAI£243m
India deconsolidation / ASA India sale
Wind-down of ASA India began in October 2025. By 30 June 2026 Gross OLP was USD 4.3m (USD 30.2m at Dec 2025), clients 10k (129k) and branches zero.
Gross OLP USD 4.3m at 30 June 2026, from USD 30.2m at 31 December 2025Clients 10k at 30 June 2026, down 92% from 129k at December 2025Run-off nearly complete; branches now zeroNext finalise India wind-down 31 Dec · in 67 days -
Takeover Checkit CKT£16m
Possible offer from a private equity bidder
In the latest phase of the FSP, the Board determined that it would not consider proposals below 30 pence per share.
Board opposesSale process -
Disposal Mobico Group MCG£246m
UK Bus asset monetisation
Depots and land were sold at end-2025, giving a £4.3m profit benefit. On 18 Aug 2026 Mobico agreed in principle to sell UK Bus to WMCA for about £24m upfront after liabilities.
Timing Completion ahead of transition to franchisingBuyer West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)Agreement in principle; completion expected November 2026Next Completion of UK Bus sale to WMCA 30 Nov · in 36 days -
Debt & refinancing Kazera Global KZG£17m
Fujax prepayment settlement
On 3 Sep 2026 Kazera agreed to settle the Fujax prepayment claim (about US$1.32m at 30 June 2026) for US$1.0m, half in shares and half in cash instalments to 1 Mar 2027.
Settlement Sum US$1.0m, of which US$500,000 in shares and US$500,000 in …Share element Number of shares to be determined under the agreement; not …Terms agreed; settlement shares pending approvalNext Fujax Settlement Shares number set; separate Admission application -
Sale process Team Internet Group plc TIG£85m
Strategic review and divestments
Strategic review of the profitable DIS segment began in November 2025. On 7 September 2026 the Board said the review is at an advanced stage, with multiple parties interested in all or parts of the division.
Stage Advanced; discussions ongoing aiming for a transaction in …Timetable Any agreed transaction expected to complete around the year …Advanced discussions; multiple parties interestedNext agree a transaction in the near term; completion around year end -
Disposal Grainger GRI£1,340m
Deleveraging to c.30% LTV
We will reduce net debt by £300-350m by the end of FY29 to offset the rise in future finance costs from higher interest rates.
Plan reaffirmed; disposals acceleratedNext Deliver £300-350m net debt reduction by end FY29 via disposals -
Capital return Gamma Communications GAMA£974m
Share buyback programmes
The Board launched a buyback of up to £42.5m for FY2026 on 13 January 2026. Buybacks of £21.1m had been completed as at the end of June 2026.
Size Up to £42.5m in FY2026Spent to date £21.1m as at end of June 2026Suspended pending the offer -
Big fundraise IQE IQE£471m
MACOM investment and fundraising
The strategic review ended in April 2026 with MACOM investing in IQE through an £81m package at 19.8p, a 58.4% discount to the prior close. The H1 results, dated 7 Sep 2026, say fundraising proceeds were received.
MACOM £45m: £30m equity and £15m non-interest bearing convertible …Noteholders £23m redemption and reinvestment of convertible loan notesProceeds received; net cash £30.2m -
Debt & refinancing Team Internet Group plc TIG£85m
Leverage and net debt reduction
Net debt rose to USD 117.6m at 30 June 2026 from USD 87.6m at year end. Drivers were a registry contract non-renewal and USD 14.8m of tax payments. Leverage is 3.9x (3.1x on an accounting basis) with USD 78.2m of liquidity.
Net debt USD 117.6m at 30 June 2026 (31 Dec 2025: USD 87.6m)Leverage 3.9x TTM (3.1x accounting basis); TTM Dec 2025: 2.9xLeverage 3.9x; net debt expected to fallNext significant net debt reduction in H2 2026 -
Profit outlook IQE IQE£471m
Guidance upgrades
On 28 May 2026 IQE guided FY 2026 revenue growth above 20% and high-single to low-double-digit adjusted EBITDA. On 21 Jul 2026 it raised this to above 30% and low-teens £m, driven by InP demand for AI and data centres.
Prior guidance FY 2026 revenue growth above 20%; adjusted EBITDA …New guidance FY 2026 revenue growth above 30%; adjusted EBITDA low-teens …Guidance reconfirmed after H1 beatNext H2 delivery against FY 2026 guidance -
Profit outlook Concurrent Technologies CNC£250m
FY26 guidance trend
On 13 Jul 2026 the Board said FY26 would be at least in line with consensus. On 7 Sep 2026 it went further, expecting results ahead of consensus (revenue £52m, PBT £8m).
Consensus FY26 revenue £52m, PBT £8m (as at 6 Sep 2026)New guidance Revenue materially ahead, profit ahead of expectationsGuidance raised above consensusNext FY26 delivery against raised expectations; busy Q4 -
Disposal Hilton Food Group HFG£645m
Business and portfolio review
Since March 2026 the company has run improvement plans at Seachill, Foppen and Dalco. Dalco's sale was agreed in July 2026 with a £16.7m impairment, removing its losses from guidance.
Seachill Improvement plans expected to have positive impact in H2 …Dalco Sale agreed July 2026; £16.7m non-cash impairment; held for …Dalco sale agreed; Seachill plans gaining tractionNext Dalco sale completion; Seachill H2 improvement impact -
Disposal Camellia CAM£135m
Disposal of non-core assets
Under the Value Enhancement Plan announced in May 2025, Camellia is selling non-core, low-return and non-operating assets.
Proceeds £30.7m cash proceeds in H1 2026Profit £18.9m profit on disposalsNon-operating disposals substantially complete -
Stake building Jadestone Energy JSE£241m
PT Prima Petroleum Energi building a stake
On 2 Sep 2026 Prima Energy, an Indonesian oil and gas operator, agreed to buy c.28.3% of Jadestone from Tyrus Capital funds, its largest shareholder, under a private share purchase agreement.
Holder PT Prima Petroleum EnergiStake 0% → 28.2779%Crossed 25%Stake purchase agreed; company response, not yet confirmedNext independent confirmation of the Sale received by Jadestone -
Big fundraise Renalytix RENX£40m
Fundraise and debt conversion
Renalytix launched a bookbuild on 1 September 2026 at 6p, a premium to the market price. It funds the Quest Diagnostics rollout and converts the Heights bonds to equity.
Size £10.1m gross placing at 6p; up to £1.0m WRAP Retail OfferShares 168,366,151 new shares plus 57,729,741 Conversion Shares to …Retail offer open; first tranche admission pending -
Takeover Jadestone Energy JSE£241m
Possible offer
Prima Energy is an experienced upstream oil and gas operator in Indonesia and will support the Company as it continues to deliver long term growth and value creation for all shareholders.
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Disposal TT Electronics TTG£331m
Disposal of Components business
Components strategic review of all four active sites was completed with the 25 March 2026 results; on 15 May the Board was still evaluating options.
Scope Strategic review covered all four active Components sitesOptions Range of options including a potential disposalIndications of interest received; no dealNext Decision on any Components transaction, subject to value -
Profit outlook Ashtead Technology Holdings AT.£489m
Middle East conflict exposure
The Middle East conflict, unresolved since March 2026, has cut regional activity and pushed projects into 2027, prompting guidance cuts in July and August.
H1 impact Adjusted EBITA £25.1m (HY25: £27.0m); margin 25.0% vs …FY26 guidance Revenue ~5% and Adjusted EBITA ~15% below consensus (20 …Guidance cut confirmed; H1 impact reported -
Profit outlook Dialight DIA£213m
Transformation Plan
The Transformation Plan began with the November 2025 interims and drove profit upgrades and net cash. Q1 FY2027 beat sales and margin targets, and guidance was raised on 22 July.
Guidance FY2027 adjusted profit before tax likely significantly …Q2 margin Gross margin continues to comfortably exceed the 45% plus …Second profit upgrade; Q2 ahead of targetsNext Interim results for the six months to 30 September 2026 10 Nov · in 16 days - August 2026
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Disposal FIH Group FIH£16m
Strategic options review
FIC management are also working on a programme of improvement across all other areas of the business.
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Capital return Somero Enterprises Inc. SOM£152m
Buyback programme
The proposed move to majority voting and shorter Board terms will strengthen accountability while preserving appropriate continuity and Board stability.
Kind buyback programmeAmount US$12.0mOf market value 7.7%Proposed -
Capital return Macfarlane Group MACF£124m
Buyback programme
Trading is in line with market expectations for the full year to 31 December 2026.
Kind buyback programmeAmount £6mOf market value 5.2%£3.1m of £4m spent; new £6m added -
Capital return Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd Com Shs GKP£462m
Special dividend
A $50m special dividend was first proposed on 25 Aug 2026. On 20 Oct 2026 it was tied to the ShaMaran merger: existing Gulf Keystone shareholders are to receive $50m (about $0.23 per share) at closing.
Kind special dividendAmount $10 millionOf market value 1.7%ProposedNext Payment at completion of ShaMaran merger -
Disposal BATM Advanced Communications Ltd. BVC£39m
Exit of non-core assets
Since January 2026 BATM has been exiting non-core assets, completing the AMS sale on 2 Jan 2026. On 22 Jun 2026 it agreed to sell three of four remaining non-core activities for $13.3m cash.
Price $13.3m cash, 33x the Disposed Businesses' 2025 adjusted net …Linked share sale 96,794,500 BATM shares at 18.15p, about £17.6m (c. $23.3m), …Agreed; awaiting shareholder and third-party approvals -
Stake building Caffyns CFYN£13m
Andrew Perloff building a stake
Andrew Perloff: 27.34% (from 22.22%)
Holder Andrew PerloffStake 22.22% → 27.34%Crossed 25%27.34% (from 22.22%) -
Debt & refinancing Vast Resources VAST£62m
Alpha and Mercuria loan default
The Alpha and Mercuria loans have been in technical default since Oct 2025. A binding US$10m term sheet followed on 27 Jul 2026, and on 4 Aug 2026 net placing proceeds (est. £4.81m) were earmarked for creditors.
Net proceeds Estimated £4,809,057 from Placing and Subscription, for …Lenders named A&T Investments SARL and Mercuria Energy Trading SAFunding in place; settlement of loans pendingNext Settle Alpha and Mercuria loans from equity and Glencore facility proceeds -
Debt & refinancing Kenmare Resources (CDI) KMR£200m
RCF covenant amendment talks
Net debt rose to $175.8m at 30 June 2026 from $158.8m at end 2025 as prices fell. The RCF was upsized by $30m to $230m with covenant adjustments, which the company says gives additional flexibility.
Lender talks Adjustments to the RCF, including amendments to covenant …Dividend 2025 final dividend suspended; resumption when prudent and …RCF upsized and covenants adjustedNext Debt reduction from post-period receipts and H2 cash flow -
Disposal Thungela Resources Limited TGA£867m
Goedehoop North disposal
Thungela agreed the sale of the winding-down Goedehoop North assets at the end of 2025, with rehabilitation liabilities moving to the buyer on completion. The June 2026 pre-close said the sale was still being progressed.
Next milestone Completion expected in the second half of 2026Liabilities Rehabilitation liabilities transfer to the purchaser on …Sale pending; completion expected in H2 2026Next Completion of the sale expected in the second half -
Activist Kelso Group Holdings KLSO£18m
An activist campaign
The appointment of one additional director, supported by shareholders holding approximately 18% of the Company, is in Kelso's view a modest and reasonable request.
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Big fundraise Touchstone Exploration Inc TXP£45m
Equity raise and loan covenant
October 2025 placing completed. The lender waived only the 2025 covenant test; on 4 June 2026 the company launched a US$10-15m raise at 7p, with a 2026 debt service waiver, and announced initial US$10.9m proceeds on 5 June.
First Admission Expected on or around 10 June 2026 on AIM, with TSX listingAdvisers Canaccord Genuity Nominated Adviser and Lead Bookrunner; …Debenture converted to equity; going-concern doubt remainsNext Bank debt repayments of about $14.2m over next 12 months -
Takeover CAB Payments Holdings 1/3P (WI) CABP£204m
Offer for the company
Helios made a firm offer from early 2026 at 85p, which the board has repeatedly rejected as opportunistic. StoneX's 110p possible offer fell away on 5 May 2026 after Helios withheld support.
Offer 110p in cashPremium +52% on 72.2pSpread now +36.8% to the offerOfferNext Pre-close trading update 19 January 2027; FY results 4 March 2027 19 Jan · in 86 days -
Capital return Costain Group COST£651m
Enhanced shareholder returns
Costain confirmed a £20m buyback and 3x dividend cover with its FY25 results on 10 March 2026, after the January pension agreement.
Buyback size £20m on-market programme in FY26Progress 2.1m shares bought for £4.0m by 13 May 2026Buyback 38% done; dividend cover cut
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