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17/05/2024 07:00

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RNS Number : 8181O  Aquis Exchange PLC  17 May 2024

17 May 2024

 

Aquis Exchange PLC

("Aquis", the "Company" or the "Group")

Block listing application

 

Aquis Exchange PLC (AQX.L), a creator and facilitator of next-generation
financial markets, announces that an application has been made to the London
Stock Exchange and the Aquis Growth Market for a block listing of securities
in respect of a total of 534,917 ordinary shares of 10p each (the "New
Ordinary Shares").

The block listing application relates to New Ordinary Shares to be issued from
time to time to satisfy option exercises and the vesting of contingent share
awards which were granted under the 2020 EMI Option Share Scheme.

When issued, the New Ordinary Shares will be credited as fully paid and will
rank pari passu in all respects with the existing ordinary shares of ten pence
each in the capital of Aquis.

It is expected that admission will become effective on 22 May 2024.

 

Enquiries:

 

 Aquis Exchange PLC                                          Tel: +44 (0)20 3597 6321
 Alasdair Haynes, CEO
 Richard Fisher, CFO                                         Tel: +44 (0)20 3597 6329

 Adele Gilbert, Head of Marketing & Investor Relations

 Investec Bank plc (Nominated Adviser and Broker)            Tel: +44 (0)20 7597 4000
 David Anderson
 Bruce Garrow
 St John Hunter

 Canaccord Genuity Limited (Joint Broker)

 Emma Gabriel                                                Tel: +44 (0) 20 7523 8000

 George Grainger

 VSA Capital Limited (AQSE Corporate Adviser)

 Andrew Raca                                                 Tel: +44(0)20 3005 5000

 Alma Strategic Communications (Financial PR Adviser)        Tel: +44 (0)20 3405 0209
 Josh Royston                                                aquis@almastrategic.com (mailto:aquis@almastrategic.com)

 Rebecca Sanders-Hewett
 Kieran Breheny

 

 

Notes to editors:

About Aquis Exchange PLC

Aquis Exchange PLC ("Aquis") is a creator and facilitator of next-generation
financial markets, through the provision of accessible, simple and efficient
stock exchanges, trading venues and technology.

Aquis consists of four divisions:

Aquis Markets (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQWgKDukf6Y&t=21s)
 operates lit and dark order books, covering 16 European markets. For its lit
books, Aquis uses a subscription pricing model which works by charging users
according to the message traffic they generate, rather than a percentage of
the value of each stock that they trade.

Aquis Technologies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztBmdLRrNYI)  is the
software and technology division of Aquis. It focuses on building better
markets via the creation and licensing of cutting-edge, cost-effective
exchange infrastructure technology and services, including matching engine and
trade surveillance solutions.

Aquis Data (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVdYS1ILwsQ&t=17s)  generates
revenue from the sale of data derived from Aquis Markets and Aquis Stock
Exchange to non-Member market participants.

Aquis Stock Exchange (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wb-peKCH9A&t=45s)
 (AQSE) is a stock market providing primary and secondary markets for equity
and debt products. It is authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, which
allows it to operate a regulated listings venue. The AQSE Growth Market is
divided into two segments 'Access' and 'Apex'; the Access market focuses on
earlier stage growth companies, while Apex is the intended market for larger,
more established businesses.

Aquis is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority
and France's Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution and
L'Autorité des marchés financiers to operate Multilateral Trading Facility
businesses in the UK & Switzerland markets and in EU27 markets
respectively. Aquis Exchange PLC is quoted on the Aquis Stock Exchange and
on the AIM Market (AIM) of the LSE. For more information, please go
to www.aquis.eu (http://www.aquis.eu/) .

 

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