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SBA Group textile manufacturer Utenos Trikotažas reported revenue of EUR 15.3 million for the first nine months of 2026, up 2.4% year on year. Sales of its own apparel brand, UTENOS, increased by 21.3%. In the third quarter alone, the company’s revenue grew by 17.2%, while operating profit more than tripled compared with the same period last year.

“The third quarter is traditionally stronger in our industry, but what matters most is that we have improved on the same period last year. Growth was reflected not only in sales, but also in operating profit,” says Nomeda Kaučikienė, CEO of Utenos Trikotažas.

Third-quarter growth was primarily driven by contract knitwear manufacturing, with sales in this segment increasing by 17.8% to EUR 6.6 million. Sales in Scandinavian markets rose significantly, by 64.2%, while total export revenue increased by 14.6%.

Utenos Trikotažas recorded a net profit of EUR 0.3 million in the third quarter, compared with a net loss of EUR 0.9 million in the same period last year. For the nine-month period, the company narrowed its net loss from EUR 0.8 million to EUR 0.2 million. However, EBITDA declined to EUR 0.26 million, compared with EUR 0.67 million a year earlier.
Continued Focus on Own-Brand Development

The continued development of its own apparel brand, UTENOS, remains one of the company’s strategic growth priorities. Brand sales increased by 21.3% in the first nine months of 2026, reaching EUR 2 million.

“We are developing our own brand as a distinct business segment with long-term growth potential. To drive sales growth, we are refreshing our product range, strengthening our e-commerce and marketing capabilities, and actively collaborating with Lithuanian fashion designers,” says Nomeda Kaučikienė.

Continued uncertainty in the European textile industry, coupled with cautious production planning among international customers, reinforces the company’s focus on improving operational efficiency.

“We continue to systematically review operating costs, streamline management processes and allocate resources to areas with the greatest potential to create long-term value. Our third-quarter results indicate positive progress, but we remain cautious about market conditions and focused on achieving sustainable profitability,” notes Nomeda Kaučikienė.

About Utenos Trikotažas

Utenos Trikotažas is one of the largest and most sustainable knitwear manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe. The Company specializes in the development of innovative materials and the production of garments for leading international brands, as well as the development of its own apparel brand, UTENOS. Utenos Trikotažas is part of the SBA Group.

Additional information is available from Gediminas Kudarauskas, CFO, tel. No. +370 616 33169.

Nomeda Kaučikienė, CEO of AB Utenos trikotažas

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Digitalist Group Plc’s Business Review, 1 January – 30 September 2026

SUMMARY

July–September 2026 (comparable figures for 2025 in parentheses):

• Turnover: EUR 3.3 million (EUR 3.3 million), decrease of 0.9%. 
• EBITDA: EUR -0.3 million (EUR -0.6 million), -10.3% of turnover (-18.8%).
• EBIT: EUR -0.5 million (EUR -0.8 million), -14.3% of turnover (-22.7%). 
• Net income: EUR -1.3 million (EUR -1.5 million), -37.8% of turnover (-45.7%).
• Earnings per share: EUR -0.45 (EUR -0.54).
• Earnings per share (diluted): EUR -0.45 (EUR -0.54).

January–September 2026 (comparable figures for 2025 in parentheses): 

• Turnover: EUR 11.3 million (EUR 12.4 million), decrease of 8.8%. 
• EBITDA: EUR -1.1 million (EUR -1.0 million), -9.3% of turnover (-8.1%). 
• EBIT: EUR -1.4 million (EUR -1.4 million), -12.7% of turnover (-11.3%). 
• Net income: EUR -3.7 million (EUR -3.6 million), -33.0% of turnover (-28.7%). 
• Earnings per share: EUR -1.35 (EUR -1.27).
• Earnings per share (diluted): EUR -1.35 (EUR -1.27).
• Number of employees at the end of the review period: 111 (118), decrease of 5.9%.

CEO’s review

The third quarter of 2026 showed an improvement in operational performance. Turnover for the quarter was in line with the corresponding period last year, while EBITDA improved to EUR -0.3 million from EUR -0.6 million. The underlying development was slightly stronger than the reported result indicates, as EBITDA was negatively impacted by one-off costs related to the project announced on 13 October 2026 concerning a potential share exchange and other related arrangements.

For the first nine months of the year, turnover amounted to EUR 11.3 million, compared with EUR 12.4 million in the corresponding period last year. EBITDA was EUR -1.1 million, compared with EUR -1.0 million. The weaker development earlier in the year therefore continues to affect the year-to-date figures, despite the improved, though not sufficient, performance during the third quarter.

Price competition remains intense, particularly in Finland and within the public sector, and continues to affect our ability to improve profitability. We are therefore continuing to adapt our cost base and commercial focus. The number of employees decreased to 111 at the end of the review period, compared with 118 a year earlier, reflecting our efforts to align capacity with demand and improve operational efficiency.

At the same time, we continue to sharpen our offering and strengthen our focus on areas where we see better opportunities for profitable growth. Applied AI remains an important part of this development, both as a way of improving our own efficiency and as an increasingly integrated part of the solutions we provide to our clients.

The business priorities remain clear: to continue improving operational efficiency, strengthen our commercial performance and accelerate the use of AI throughout our business. The development during the third quarter shows that the actions we are taking are having an effect, even though further progress is required to reach sustainable profitability.

I would like to thank our employees for their continued commitment and adaptability, and our clients and shareholders for their continued trust.

/CEO Magnus Leijonborg

FUTURE PROSPECTS

In 2026, turnover and EBITDA are expected to decrease in comparison with 2025.

EVENTS AFTER THE REVIEW PERIOD

Digitalist Group Plc is negotiating a potential share exchange release and reverse listing 13.10.2026 

Digitalist Group Plc is negotiating with the owners of an unlisted Finnish limited liability company (the “Target Company”) regarding a potential share exchange and other arrangements related thereto, as a result of which the Target Company would be listed on the regulated market maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd through a so-called reverse listing. No binding agreement has been entered into regarding the transaction. 

Digitalist Group Plc decreases its earlier guidance regarding EBITDA development 15.10.2026

The new guidance is: In 2026, turnover and EBITDA are expected to decrease in comparison with 2025.

The previous guidance of the company was: In 2026, it is expected that turnover will decrease in comparison with 2025. EBITDA is expected to improve in comparison with 2025 but remain negative.

The development of the EBITDA during the third quarter has not been sufficient, and the EBITDA forecasts for the remainder of the year appear challenging. In addition, we expect one-off costs to increase in connection with the negotiations, announced on 13 October 2026, for a potential share exchange and other related arrangements. 

Digitalist Group structures its financing 20.10.2026

Digitalist Group Plc has agreed with Turret Oy Ab on a loan amounting to EUR 1,100,000 in order to strengthen the Company’s working capital. The Company has the right to withdraw the loan in instalments by 31 December 2026 at the latest. The Loan was granted on market terms and it will fall due on 30 September 2027. Turret is Digitalist Group’s largest shareholder.

The stock exchange releases are on the company’s website at https://digitalist.global/investors/releases

Despite the implemented efficiency measures and financial arrangements, the cash flow for the next 12 months is likely to be negative, according to the forecast. However, at the time of publishing the business review, the company estimates that its working capital is sufficient for the needs of the next 12 months, taking into account the financing support provided by the main owner if needed.

DIGITALIST GROUP OYJ
Board of Directors

Additional information:
Digitalist Group Plc
CEO Magnus Leijonborg, tel. +46 76 315 8422, magnus.leijonborg@digitalistgroup.com
Chairman of the Board Esa Matikainen, tel. +358 40 506 0080, esa.matikainen@digitalistgroup.com

Distribution:
Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd
Major media
https://digitalist.global

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• Digitalist Group Business Review Q3 2026

The sales of AS Tallinna Vesi in the third quarter of 2026 were €18.32 million, an increase of 0.8% compared to the same period last year. The company’s third-quarter revenues were most affected by the growth in sales of water services, while revenue from construction services fell compared to the third quarter of 2025.

Aleksandr Timofejev, CEO of Tallinna Vesi, said that the third quarter was characterised by continued progress with planned investments and a commitment to the continuity of the vital service. “Summer is the busiest time of year for water and sewer pipe construction projects, and our team made the most of it. To improve the operational continuity of the water supply, we built and renovated additional boreholes in the Lasnamäe and Kristiine areas. In August, we opened a coastal stormwater sedimentation pond in North Tallinn. This is a prime example of how a modern stormwater strategy can help us to cope with climate change,” he said. Timofejev noted that creating modern stormwater solutions is essential for the functioning of the city in changing climatic conditions.

“Several development projects are underway at the water and wastewater treatment plants to increase operational continuity and improve energy efficiency. The focus of investments is now shifting from wastewater treatment to modernising water treatment processes, including completely reconstructing ozonation and microfiltration processes,” explained Aleksandr Timofejev. The total investment planned for this year amounts to €60 million.

In the third quarter, investments were made in the amount of €16.38 million, which is nearly €1.91 million more than in the same period of 2025.

Revenue from the sale of water services increased by 4.5% year-on-year, or €0.71 million, reaching €16.42 million. The change in the sales of water services was mainly driven by the new prices for water services introduced on 1 July 2026, which took into account the legal obligation to harmonise service prices for private and business customers. At the same time, the company introduced a new, pollution-load-based pricing, meaning that customers whose activities cause more pollution will now have to pay more for wastewater treatment services.

The company’s net profit for the first nine months of 2026 was €8.12 million. The net profit for the third quarter amounted to €3.96 million.

On 09/10/2026, Tallinna Vesi and Tallinn University of Technology signed an out-of-court settlement agreement. On 23/10/2026, the Supreme Court accepted Tallinn University of Technology’s application to withdraw the claim, annulled the previous decisions made by the lower courts in this case, and concluded the proceedings. On 27/10/2026, Tallinna Vesi reached out-of-court settlements with Aktsiaselts Olerex, EfTEN SPV2 OÜ, EfTEN Sky OÜ and Kadrioru Ärikeskus OÜ in the historical water price difference disputes.

A survey on the strength of customer relationships, conducted in early summer in cooperation with the research company Emor, showed that the percentage of those who drink tap water reached as high as 92%, proving that people trust tap water. This is also reflected in the popularity of public drinking water taps. Public drinking water taps are located in Tallinn, Maardu, and Saue.

During the third quarter, we rehabilitated and constructed 12 kilometres of pipes. Of these, 4.2 kilometres (35%) were built using environmentally friendly no-dig techniques. We work closely with the City of Tallinn and other partners, such as Utilitas Tallinna Soojus, Reterra Estate, Alfa Property, and Rail Baltic, in order to carry out as many works as possible at the same time, thus saving the environment and causing as little disruption to city life and traffic as possible.

Work on major construction projects continued in the third quarter on Kolde Avenue, Sõle Street and Keldrimäe Street, where the pavements were reinstated. Construction also continued at the Hipodroomi intersection on Paldiski Road, where work is being carried out in multiple shifts. Construction started in the Vilde Street area of Mustamäe and the Mustamäe sewer system was reconstructed using no-dig techniques.

The quality of wastewater treated at the Paljassaare Wastewater Treatment Plant outperforms the effluent standards. To keep the Baltic Sea clean, the company uses efficient treatment processes that helped to remove approximately 348 tonnes of solid waste, 236 tonnes of grit, 504 tonnes of nitrogen and 64 tonnes of phosphorus from wastewater during the third quarter of 2026.

The quality of drinking water remained excellent during the third quarter, meeting 99.4% of all quality requirements. During the quarter, the company took 704 water samples. Clean tap water has been ensured through an efficient water treatment process and regular monitoring of the water distribution network, along with the ongoing preventive maintenance activities and timely investments.

The rate of water loss in the water distribution network was 10.3% in the third quarter, which is lower than last year. To keep water loss rates low, the company continuously monitors the water distribution network online and continues with its planned water network rehabilitation programme. The interaction between smart meters and sensors installed in the water distribution network improves the flow of information about the state of the network.

By the end of the third quarter of 2026, 97.1 per cent of Tallinna Vesi’s customers were using smart meters. The smart meter installation project will be completed during 2026. The new meters provide information on water consumption, allowing leaks in customers’ pipes to be detected as early as possible. This will help to protect the environment and minimise the risk of property damage caused by water accidents. The transition to smart meters has received very positive feedback from customers. The meters provide the water company with a clear picture of how water moves within the service area.

During the third quarter, Tallinna Vesi’s drinking water tanks provided refreshing drinking water at numerous events held in Tallinn and its surrounding areas, such as the gymnastics festival, the investment festival, Ironman, etc. Throughout the summer, 80 public drinking water taps are available for city residents and tourists to access high-quality tap water in public urban areas. In addition to Tallinn, the taps were opened for the first time this year in Saue and Maardu. Public taps can be found on the Tallinn’s official web map. Public taps have been installed in public areas that tend to attract large numbers of people, both locals and visitors, so that fresh drinking water would be available at all times.

As well as providing tap water, the most environmentally friendly form of drinking water, our company is also actively involved in other environmental initiatives. For instance, we participated in three panel discussions on climate change and vital services at this year’s Paide Opinion Festival.

In August, we hosted the 54th Tallinna Vesi’s run around Lake Ülemiste, which brought together over 600 sports enthusiasts. This unique sporting event has a long tradition and takes place in the sanitary protection zone around Lake Ülemiste.

This quarter, much attention was focused on the Paljassaare Wastewater Treatment Plant, as the plant celebrated its 45th anniversary of starting operations. This anniversary provided an opportunity to recognise the plant’s long-serving employees and review the most significant recent developments, as well as the innovations on the horizon.

AS Tallinna Vesi is the largest water utility in Estonia, providing services to around 25,000 private and business customers and about 500,000 end consumers in Tallinn and its surrounding municipalities. Tallinna Vesi is listed on the main list of the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange. The largest shareholdings in the company are held by the City of Tallinn (55.06%) and the energy group Utilitas (20.36%). 24.58% of the company’s shares are freely floating on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange.

Additional information:

Taavi Gröön
Chief Financial Officer
AS Tallinna Vesi
(372) 626 2200

MAIN FINANCIAL INDICATORS

€ million except key ratios	Quarter 3			Variance 2026/ 2025	9 months			Variance 2026/ 2025
	2026	2025	2024		2026	2025	2024
Sales	18.32	18.17	16.39	0.81%	54.92	53.57	47.22	2.52%
Gross profit	7.75	7.86	6.92	-1.45%	21.97	21.60	19.33	1.74%
Gross profit margin %	42.29	43.26	42.21	-2.25%	40.01	40.31	40.93	-0.76%
Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation	8.05	8.52	7.28	-5.56%	22.79	22.76	19.99	0.13%
Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation margin %	43.93	46.90	44.39	-6.34%	41.50	42.49	42.34	-2.33%
Operating profit	5.47	5.95	5.13	-8.12%	15.11	15.57	13.71	-2.95%
Operating profit margin %	29.85	32.74	31.29	-8.84%	27.51	29.07	29.04	-5.34%
Profit before taxes	4.09	5.04	4.07	-18.95%	11.32	12.76	10.51	-11.28%
Profit before taxes margin %	22.30	27.76	24.80	-19.66%	20.62	23.82	22.26	-13.46%
Net profit	3.96	4.96	3.93	-20.20%	8.12	9.76	9.13	-16.84%
Net profit margin %	21.61	27.29	23.97	-20.82%	14.78	18.22	19.34	-18.89%
ROA %	1.06	1.47	1.33	-27.99%	2.17	2.97	3.12	-26.98%
Debt to total capital employed %	68.56	65.20	61.82	5.15%	68.56	65.20	61.82	5.15%
ROE %	3.24	4.24	3.45	-23.58%	6.65	8.15	7.84	-18.48%
Current ratio	0.68	0.83	0.83	-17.91%	0.68	0.83	0.83	-17.91%
Quick ratio	0.63	0.76	0.78	-17.04%	0.63	0.76	0.78	-17.04%
Investments into fixed assets	16.38	14.47	15.38	13.2%	40.80	37.11	33.42	9.9%
Payout ratio %	80.06	79.80	79.41		80.06	79.80	79.80

Gross profit margin – Gross profit / Net sales
Operating profit margin – Operating profit / Net sales
Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation – Operating profit + depreciation and amortisation
Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation margin – Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation / Net sales
Net profit margin – Net profit / Net sales
ROA – Net profit / Average Total assets for the period
Debt to Total capital employed – Total liabilities / Total capital employed
ROE – Net profit / Average Total equity for the period
Current ratio – Current assets / Current liabilities
Quick ratio – (Current assets – Stocks) / Current liabilities
Payout ratio – Total Dividends per annum/ Total Net Income per annum

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

								as of	as of
€ thousand								30 September	31 December
ASSETS							Note	2026	2025
CURRENT ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents						3	4,782	11,294
	Trade receivables, accrued income and prepaid expenses							11,820	10,762
	Inventories							1,340	1,163
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS								17,942	23,219
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
	Property, plant, and equipment						4	361,182	338,654
	Intangible assets						5	4,165	2,699
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS								365,347	341,353
TOTAL ASSETS								383,289	364,572
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
	Current portion of long-term lease liabilities							649	765
	Current portion of long-term loans							6,877	3,742
	Trade and other payables							15,555	17,604
	Prepayments							3,244	2,781
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES								26,325	24,892
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
	Deferred income from connection fees							53,703	52,112
	Leases							1,207	1,502
	Loans							174,591	155,391
	Provision for possible third-party claims						6	6,018	6,018
	Deferred tax liability							687	697
	Other payables							246	165
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES								236,452	215,885
TOTAL LIABILITIES								262,777	240,777
EQUITY
	Share capital							12,000	12,000
	Share premium							24,734	24,734
	Statutory legal reserve							1,278	1,278
	Retained earnings							82,500	85,783
TOTAL EQUITY								120,512	123,795
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY								383,289	364,572

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

								for the 9 months
						Quarter 3		ended on 30 September
€ thousand					Note	2026	2025	2026	2025
Revenue					7	18,317	18,167	54,916	53,566
Cost of goods and services sold					9	-10,571	-10,307	-32,945	-31,970
GROSS PROFIT						7,746	7,860	21,971	21,596
Marketing expenses					9	-227	-222	-773	-716
General administration expenses					9	-1,916	-1,596	-5,713	-4,982
Other income and expenses					10	-136	-95	-375	-327
OPERATING PROFIT						5,467	5,947	15,110	15,571
Financial income					11	42	25	97	89
Financial expenses					11	-1,424	-928	-3,884	-2,898
PROFIT BEFORE TAXES						4,085	5,044	11,323	12,762
Income tax						-127	-86	-3,206	-3,000
NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD						3,958	4,958	8,117	9,762
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD						3,958	4,958	8,117	9,762
Attributable profit to shareholders						3,958	4,958	8,117	9,762
Earnings per share (in euros)					12	0.20	0.25	0.41	0.49

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

				for the 9 months
				ended 30 September
€ thousand			Note	2026	2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	Operating profit			15,110	15,571
		Adjustment for depreciation/amortisation	9	7,679	7,191
		Adjustment for revenues from connection fees	7	-583	-580
		Other non-cash adjustments		-38	26
		Profit (-) / loss (+) from sale of property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets		-28	-57
	Change in current assets involved in operating activities			-1,236	-258
	Change in liabilities involved in operating activities			950	-66
TOTAL CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES				21,854	21,827
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
	Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets			-43,832	-38,702
	Proceeds from targeted funding of property, plant, and equipment.			9,155	5,528
	Compensations received for construction of pipelines, incl connection fees			1,963	1,523
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets			34	58
	Interest received			97	89
TOTAL CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES				-32,583	-31,504
CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Interest and loan financing costs paid			-2,941	-2,505
	Lease payments			-608	-662
	Loans received			25,000	30,000
	Repayment of loans			-2,619	-1,786
	Dividends paid		12	-11,400	-10,600
	Income tax paid on dividends		12	-3,215	-2,990
TOTAL CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES				4,217	11,457
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS				-6,512	1,780
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD			3	11,294	3,589
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD			3	4,782	5,369

Attachment

• Stock Exchange report Q3’26

This announcement contains inside information.

Kenmare Resources plc
(“Kenmare” or the “Company” or the “Group”)

30 October 2026

Update on Implementation Agreement

Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR, ISE:KMR), one of the leading global producers of titanium minerals and zircon, which operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine (the “Mine” or “Moma”) in northern Mozambique, confirms that the Government of Mozambique’s Council of Ministers has approved the renewal of its key rights and concessions pursuant to Moma’s Implementation Agreement (“IA”) until 2044, together with certain changes to the economic, investment and commercial terms.

The IA governs the terms under which Kenmare’s subsidiary Kenmare Moma Processing (Mauritius) Limited (“KMPL”) conducts its mineral processing and export activities. Mining operations at Moma are conducted under a separate regulatory framework.

Statement from Tom Hickey, Managing Director:

“Kenmare is delighted that the extension of its rights and concessions under Moma’s IA has been approved. With Mineral Resources to support production for over 100 years, we have always taken a long-term view on our operations and relations in Mozambique. Consequently, we have agreed some changes to the applicable investment regime, which strike an appropriate balance between Kenmare’s interests and increased contribution to Mozambique. The extension provides Kenmare with the certainty to continue to invest in Moma and support our host communities, while continuing to generate returns for all stakeholders.”

Moma’s Implementation Agreement and overview of revised terms

In December 2024 the initial 20-year authorisation period for KMPL’s mineral processing and export activities came to an end. Kenmare has been negotiating an extension of that authorisation period for a further 20 years in accordance with the terms of the IA, while continuing to operate under legacy terms during the interim period.

On 13 October 2026, the Government of Mozambique’s Council of Ministers approved the extension to 2044, as well as the conditions for subsequent extension, by the adoption of an internal resolution. Official notification of the extension was received by Kenmare on 29 October 2026. The Council of Ministers also approved, as part of the extension, modifications to the fiscal regime and the additional commitments set out below:

• An increase in the royalty rate, payable on gross revenues, from the current 1% to:
  • For the years 2025 to 2029 (five years): 3%
  • For the years 2030 to 2034 (five years): 4%
  • For the years 2035 to 2044 (10 years): 5%
• The application of 20% withholding tax on services provided to KMPL from outside of Mozambique from the date of effectiveness of an addendum to the IA reflecting the extension and applicable terms

In addition, KMPL undertakes to:

• Invest at least $200 million in plant, machinery and infrastructure over the 20-year extension period;
• Permit the Government of Mozambique to purchase directly, or through a third party, up to 20% of KMPL’s annual production, of any of its products, for local processing, at market prices with advance notice of two years, or a shorter period agreed by KMPL; and
• Fund and execute social and corporate responsibility projects totaling $50 million over the extension period focused on education, health, transport, communication routes, energy, water and sanitation and to develop opportunities for small and medium-sized companies.

The internal resolution further provides KMPL with the right to obtain a further 20-year extension in 2044 based on the applicable legal framework in force at the time.

The internal resolution updates and replaces the Council of Ministers’ internal resolution of July 2025, the terms of which were disclosed in Kenmare’s regulatory announcement of 9 March 2026.

Kenmare is liaising with the Government of Mozambique in relation to the signing of an addendum to the IA by representatives of the Government and Kenmare. After the signing of the addendum, it is expected that the addendum will be submitted to the Administrative Court of Mozambique as part of the process to complete the relevant administrative law procedures.

Analyst and investor webinar via Investor Meet Company

Kenmare will host a webinar for analysts, institutional investors and private investors via Investor Meet Company at 9:00am UK time today (30 October 2026) to discuss this announcement.

Questions can be submitted via the Investor Meet Company dashboard at any time during the live presentation.

Investors can sign up to Investor Meet Company for free and register for the Kenmare webinar at:
https://www.investormeetcompany.com/kenmare-resources-plc/register-investor

Investors who already follow Kenmare on the Investor Meet Company platform will automatically have been invited.

For further information, please contact:

Kenmare Resources plc
Katharine Sutton / David Weeks
Investor Relations
ir@kenmareresources.com
Tel: +353 1 671 0411
Mob: +353 87 663 0875 / +353 87 708 2525

Murray (PR advisor)

Richie Oakley
roakley@murraygroup.ie
Tel: +353 1 498 0300
Mob: +353 87 245 1824

About Kenmare Resources

Kenmare Resources plc is one of the world’s largest producers of titanium minerals. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Euronext Dublin, Kenmare operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine in Mozambique. Moma’s production accounts for approximately 6% of global titanium feedstocks and the Company supplies to customers operating in more than 15 countries. Kenmare produces raw materials that are ultimately consumed in everyday quality-of-life items such as paints, plastics and ceramic tiles.

All monetary amounts refer to United States dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Forward Looking Statements

This announcement contains some forward-looking statements that represent Kenmare’s expectations for its business, based on current expectations about future events, which by their nature involve risks and uncertainties. Kenmare believes that its expectations and assumptions with respect to these forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, because they involve risk and uncertainty, which are in some cases beyond Kenmare’s control, actual results or performance may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

Vivoryon Therapeutics N.V. to Report Q3 2026 Financial Results
on November 5, 2026

Halle (Saale) / Munich, Germany, October 30, 2026 – Vivoryon Therapeutics N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: VVY; NL00150002Q7) (Vivoryon), a clinical stage company developing small molecule medicines for inflammatory and fibrotic disorders, with a primary focus on kidney diseases, today announced that it will publish its third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026 on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

As part of its third quarter financial results, Vivoryon will provide a business update, including updated cash runway guidance. The Company’s key strategic priority remains securing the funding necessary to advance varoglutamstat into a Phase 2b clinical study in patients with advanced diabetic kidney disease, with the aim of confirming the compelling data observed in the VIVIAD and VIVA-MIND studies.

Vivoryon has made further progress in its strategic partnering efforts and is engaged in advanced negotiations with different parties towards securing a partnership for varoglutamstat in kidney disease. In parallel, Vivoryon has implemented additional cost-saving measures aimed at preserving its financial resources while pursuing its strategic partnering activities.

All ongoing negotiations and potential investments remain subject to the customary risks and uncertainties associated with such processes, and there can be no assurance that any transaction or investment will materialize.

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About Vivoryon Therapeutics N.V.
Vivoryon is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative small molecule-based medicines for the treatment of inflammatory and fibrotic disorders of the kidney. Driven by its passion for ground-breaking science and innovation, the Company strives to improve patient outcomes by changing the course of severe diseases through modulating the activity and stability of pathologically relevant proteins. Vivoryon’s most advanced program, varoglutamstat, a proprietary, first-in-class orally available QPCT/L inhibitor, is being evaluated to treat diabetic kidney disease. www.vivoryon.com

Vivoryon Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those regarding the business strategy, management plans and objectives for future operations of Vivoryon Therapeutics N.V. (the “Company”), estimates and projections with respect to the market for the Company’s products and forecasts and statements as to when the Company’s products may be available. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they relate to the Company are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance; rather they are based on the Management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. The forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties and other factors could materially adversely affect the outcome and financial effects of the plans and events described herein. The Company’s results of operations, cash needs, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, future transactions, strategies or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements and from expectations. As a result, no undue reliance should be placed on such forward-looking statements. This press release does not contain risk factors. Certain risk factors that may affect the Company’s future financial results are discussed in the published annual financial statements of the Company. This press release, including any forward-looking statements, speaks only as of the date of this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update any information or forward-looking statements contained herein, save for any information required to be disclosed by law.

For more information, please contact:

Vivoryon Therapeutics N.V.
Dr. Manuela Bader, Director IR & Communication
Email: IR@vivoryon.com

LifeSci Advisors
Sandya von der Weid
Tel: +41 78 680 05 38
Email: svonderweid@lifesciadvisors.com  

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Neuberger Private Equity Partners Announces Transaction in Own Shares

St Peter Port, Guernsey 30 October 2026

Neuberger Private Equity Partners Limited (“NBPE” or the “Company”) today announces details of Class A Shares bought back pursuant to general authority granted by shareholders of the Company on 11 June 2026 and the share buy-back agreement with Jefferies International Limited.

Transaction on London Stock Exchange

Date of purchase of Shares	29 October 2026
Number of Shares purchased	75,137 Class A Shares
Highest price/lowest price paid	£15.24 / £15.10
ISIN for the Shares	GG00B1ZBD492

All Class A Shares bought back will be cancelled. Following the cancellation, the number of outstanding Class A Shares is 36,755,557‬. The Company also has 3,150,408 Class A shares held in treasury. For reporting purposes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules the market should use the figure of 36,755,557 voting rights when determining if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in the Company.

For further information, please contact:

NBPE Investor Relations        +44 20 3214 9002
Luke Mason        NBPrivateMarketsIR@nb.com

Oak Group        +44 1481 723450

        NBPEP@oak.group

About Neuberger Private Equity Partners Limited

Neuberger Private Equity Partners Limited (“NBPE”) invests in direct private equity investments alongside market leading private equity firms globally. NB Alternatives Advisers LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, is responsible for sourcing, execution and management of NBPE. The vast majority of direct investments are made with no management fee / no carried interest payable to third-party GPs, offering greater fee efficiency than other listed private equity companies. NBPE seeks capital appreciation through growth in net asset value over time while paying a bi-annual dividend.

LEI number: 213800UJH93NH8IOFQ77

About Neuberger

Neuberger was founded in 1939 to do one thing: deliver compelling investment results for our clients over the long term. This remains our singular purpose today, driven by a culture rooted in deep fundamental research, the pursuit of investment insight and continuous innovation on behalf of clients, and facilitated by the free exchange of ideas across the organization.

From offices in 39 cities[1] across 26 countries, Neuberger manages a range of equity, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund strategies on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors worldwide. With more than 780[1] investment professionals and over 2,900[1] employees in total, Neuberger has built a diverse team of individuals united in their commitment to client outcomes and investment excellence. Our culture has afforded us enviable retention rates among our senior investment staff and we are proud to have been ranked 1st by Pensions & Investments in their 2025 “Best Places to Work in Money Management” survey, where we have placed 1st in four of the last five years and finished in the top two for 12 consecutive years[2].

As a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, Neuberger is structurally aligned with the long-term interests of our clients. We have no external parent or public shareholders to serve, nor other lines of business to distract us from our core mission. And with our employees and their families invested alongside our clients—plus 100% of employee deferred cash compensation directly linked to team and firm strategies—we are truly in this together.
For more information, please visit our website: www.nb.com/en/global/who-we-are.

Media Contacts:
US: Soogyung Jordan: Soogyung.Jordan@nb.com
EMEA: Fiona Kehily: Fiona.Kehily@nb.com

[1] Firm data reflects the collective data for the various subsidiaries of Neuberger Berman Group LLC as of 30 June 2026.

[2] Among organizations with over 1,000 employees by Pensions & Investments. For additional information on the criteria for the award, please visit https://www.pionline.com/awards/best-places-to-work-in-money-management/pi-best-places-to-work-2025.

This material is issued on a limited basis through various global subsidiaries and affiliates of Neuberger Berman Group LLC. Please visit www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications to learn about each company and the legal restrictions and restrictions. The name “Neuberger Berman” and logo are registered service marks of Neuberger Berman Group LLC.

© 2026 Neuberger Berman Group LLC. All rights reserved.

This press release appears as a matter of record only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security.

NBPE is established as a closed-end investment company domiciled in Guernsey. NBPE has received the necessary consent of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results. This document is not intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or investment recommendations. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decision. Statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and beliefs of NBPE’s investment manager. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Additionally, this document contains “forward-looking statements.” Actual events or results or the actual performance of NBPE may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such targets or forward-looking statements.

Almere, The Netherlands
October 30, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CET

ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) today announces its intention to nominate Denise Koopmans for appointment to its Supervisory Board. Her appointment will be submitted to shareholders for approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), expected to be held in early March 2027.

Denise Koopmans has extensive international executive and non-executive experience across industrial and business services companies. She currently serves as Vice Chair and Non-Executive Director of NORMA Group, Chair of the Audit Committee and Non-Executive Director of Cicor Group, Chair of the Remuneration Committee and Non-Executive Director of Royal BAM Group, and Non-Executive Director of Swiss Post. She is also an independent member of the Global Board of Governors of Grant Thornton International and Chair of its Governance Committee.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Koopmans held a number of senior executive positions, including Managing Director of the Legal & Regulatory Division of Wolters Kluwer and CEO of LexisNexis Business Information Solutions. She also held senior roles at Capgemini, with responsibilities including general management, M&A and restructuring.

Ms. Koopmans holds an LL.M. from Erasmus University Rotterdam and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and the International Directors Program at INSEAD. She has also completed executive education programs in artificial intelligence at the University of Oxford and business and sustainability at the University of Cambridge.

Pauline van der Meer Mohr, Chair of ASM’s Supervisory Board, commented: “We are delighted to propose Denise Koopmans for appointment to ASM’s Supervisory Board. Denise brings extensive international board and executive experience, together with a strong background in governance, business transformation and technology. Her broad perspective and experience across different industries and international businesses will complement the existing strengths of our Supervisory Board. We very much look forward to welcoming her to ASM.”

About ASM
ASM International N.V., headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands, and its subsidiaries design and manufacture equipment and process solutions to produce semiconductor devices for wafer processing, and have facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. ASM’s common stock trades on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange (symbol: ASM). For more information, visit ASM’s website at www.asm.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: All matters discussed in this press release, except for any historical data, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, economic conditions and trends in the semiconductor industry generally and the timing of the industry cycles specifically, currency fluctuations, corporate transactions, financing and liquidity matters, the success of restructurings, the timing of significant orders, market acceptance of new products, competitive factors, litigation involving intellectual property, shareholders or other issues, commercial and economic disruption due to natural disasters, terrorist activity, armed conflict or political instability, changes in import/export regulations, pandemics, epidemics and other risks indicated in the company’s reports and financial statements. The company assumes no obligation nor intends to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future developments or circumstances.

This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

Contact Investor and media relations Victor Bareño T: +31 88 100 8500 E: investor.relations@asm.com

Investor relations Daniel Uribe T: +31 88 100 8127 E: investor.relations@asm.com

Standard Form TR-1

Standard form for notification of major holdings

NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the Central Bank of Ireland)i
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attachedii: Issuer Name: Irish Continental Group PLC ISIN: IE00BLP58571 LEI: 635400FQKB6QXERQOC74 Address: Ferryport, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1, Ireland
2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): [X] An acquisition or disposal of voting rights [ ] An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments [ ] An event changing the breakdown of voting rights [ ] Other (please specify)iii:
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligationiv :
Name: Glazer Capital, LLC		City and country of registered office (if applicable): New York, USA
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.)v: Glazer Capital Enhanced Master Fund, Ltd.
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reachedvi: 28/10/2026
6. Date on which issuer notified: 29/10/2026
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: 4%
8. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
	% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 9.A)		% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 9.B.1 + 9.B.2)	Total of both in % (9.A + 9.B)	Total number of voting rights of issuervii
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	4.295339%			4.295339%	148,466,858
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	3.039443%			3.039443%

9. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reachedviii:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Class/type of shares ISIN code (if possible)	Number of voting rightsix					% of voting rights
	Direct			Indirect		Direct		Indirect
				6,377,155.00				4.295339%
SUBTOTAL A				6,377,155.00				4.295339%
B 1: Financial Instruments according to Regulation 17(1)(a) of the Regulations
Type of financial instrument		Expiration datex	Exercise/ Conversion Periodxi			Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted.			% of voting rights
			SUBTOTAL B.1
B 2: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to Regulation 17(1)(b) of the Regulations
Type of financial instrument	Expiration datex		Exercise/ Conversion Period xi		Physical or cash settlementxii		Number of voting rights			% of voting rights
					SUBTOTAL B.2

10. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation (please tick the applicable box):   [ ] Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer.xiii   [ X ] Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entityxiv:
Namexv	% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
Paul J. Glazer	4.295339%		4.295339%
11. In case of proxy voting: [name of the proxy holder] will cease to hold [% and number] voting rights as of [date]
12. Additional informationxvi: Glazer Capital, LLC is the discretionary investment manager for investment funds (the “Clients”). This filing is a notification of major holding in the aggregate on behalf of such Clients.

Done at New York, USA on October 29, 2026.

30 OCTOBER 2026

NORTHERN 2 VCT PLC

TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS 

In conformity with the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (the “DTRs”), Northern 2 VCT PLC (the “Company”) notifies the market that the capital of the Company as at 30 October 2026 consists of 266,589,293 ordinary shares with a nominal value of 5p each. All the ordinary shares have voting rights. The Company does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury. The total number of voting rights in the Company is therefore 266,589,293 (“the Figure”). The Figure may be used by a shareholder or other person as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify the voting rights they hold in relation to the Company, or a change to those voting rights, under the DTRs.

Enquiries:

Sarah Williams / James Sly, Mercia Fund Management Limited – 0330 223 1430

Website: www.mercia.co.uk/vcts

The contents of the Mercia Asset Management PLC website and the contents of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the Mercia Asset Management PLC website (or any other website) are not incorporated into, nor form part of, this announcement.

30 OCTOBER 2026

NORTHERN 3 VCT PLC

TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS  

In conformity with the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (the “DTRs”), Northern 3 VCT PLC (the “Company”) notifies the market that the capital of the Company as at 30 October 2026 consists of 175,856,561 ordinary shares with a nominal value of 5p each. All the ordinary shares have voting rights. The Company does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury. The total number of voting rights in the Company is therefore 175,856,561 (“the Figure”). The Figure may be used by a shareholder or other person as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify the voting rights they hold in relation to the Company, or a change to those voting rights, under the DTRs.

Enquiries:

Sarah Williams / James Sly, Mercia Fund Management Limited – 0330 223 1430

Website: www.mercia.co.uk/vcts

Neither the contents of the Mercia Asset Management PLC website, nor the contents of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the Mercia Asset Management PLC website (or any other website), are incorporated into, or form part of, this announcement.