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RNS Number : 2082O Aquis Exchange PLC 24 June 2025
24 June 2025
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 3,000,000 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 share awards in
respect of the Aquis Exchange CSOP, the Aquis Exchange Executive Share Option
Plan, the Aquis Exchange Omnibus Plan and the Aquis Exchange PLC Enterprise
Management Incentive Share Option Plan.
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 27 June 2025
Enquiries:
Aquis Exchange PLC Tel: +44 (0)20 3597 6321
David Stevens, CEO
Investec Bank plc (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Tel: +44 (0)20 7597 5970
David Anderson
St John Hunter
Canaccord Genuity Limited (Joint Broker)
Emma Gabriel Tel: +44 (0) 20 7523 8000
George Grainger
VSA Capital Limited (AQSE Corporate Adviser) Tel: +44(0)20 3005 5000
Andrew Raca
MHP Group (Financial PR Adviser) Tel: +44 (0)20 3128 8000
Eleni Menikou Aquis@mhpgroup.com (mailto:Aquis@mhpgroup.com)
Finn Taylor
Notes to editors:
About Aquis Exchange PLC
Aquis Exchange PLC ("Aquis") is Europe's challenger exchange, creating
better markets for a modern economy. Aquis has market-leading technology and
innovative rules for trading, and offer primary listings and secondary trading
of equities, along with global licensing of proprietary technology.
Aquis consists of four divisions:
Aquis Markets
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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
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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 Stock Exchange
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(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 Data
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generates revenue from the sale of data derived from Aquis Markets and
Aquis Stock Exchange to non-Member market participants.
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
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