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05/03/2026 07:00

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RNS Number : 4017V  Georgia Capital PLC  05 March 2026

London, 5 March 2026

 

 

 

Lion Finance Group PLC to join FTSE 100 Index

 

Georgia Capital PLC announces today that its listed portfolio company, Lion
Finance Group PLC ("LFG"), has been promoted to the FTSE 100 Index from the
FTSE 250 Index, following the results of FTSE Russell's quarterly UK Index
Series review. The inclusion will be implemented after the close of business
on 20 March 2026. Georgia Capital owns 16.9% of LFG as at 31 December 2025.

 

The promotion reflects LFG's sustained strong financial and operational
performance, which over the last few years has substantially increased their
market capitalisation and enhanced their share liquidity. This transition
marks an important milestone in LFG's development, further strengthening its
profile among global institutional investors and reinforcing its position as a
leading UK-listed financial services group focused on the high-growth Georgian
and Armenian markets.

 

Further information is available on FTSE Russell's website.
(https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/indices/ftse100)

 

Irakli Gilauri, Georgia Capital Chairman and CEO commented: "We are immensely
proud of Lion Finance Group's inclusion in the FTSE 100 Index, both as our
listed portfolio investment and as the first Georgian company to achieve this
milestone. This accomplishment reflects the strength of its Board and
executive leadership team, led by Mel Carvill and Archil Gachechiladze
respectively, disciplined execution of its strategy, and consistent creation
of long-term value for its customers and shareholders. We view this inclusion
as a significant recognition of LFG's operational and digital excellence and
strategic positioning within the UK and global financial markets."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name of authorised official of issuer responsible for making notification:
Giorgi Alpaidze, Chief Financial Officer

About Georgia Capital PLC

Georgia Capital (LEI: 213800Q65T5GNBOW7H65) is a platform for buying, building
and developing businesses in Georgia with holdings in sectors that are
expected to benefit from the continued growth and further diversification of
the Georgian economy. The Company's focus is typically on larger-scale
investment opportunities in Georgia, which have the potential to reach at
least GEL 300 million equity value over three-five years from the initial
investment and to monetise them through exits, as investments mature. Georgia
Capital currently has the following portfolio businesses: (i) a retail
(pharmacy) business, (ii) an insurance business (P&C and medical
insurance), and (iii) a healthcare services business. Georgia Capital also
holds other small private businesses across different industries in Georgia
and a 16.9% equity stake (as at 31-Dec-25) in LSE listed Lion Finance Group
PLC ("Lion Finance Group" or "LFG"), formerly known as "Bank of Georgia Group
PLC", the holding company of leading universal banks in Georgia and Armenia.

 JSC Georgia Capital has, as of the date hereof, the following credit rating:

 S&P Global      'BB-'/FC & 'BB-'/LC

 For further information, please visit www.georgiacapital.ge
(http://www.georgiacapital.ge) or contact:

 

 Irakli Gilauri                  Giorgi Alpaidze                 Michael Oliver
 Chairman and Chief Executive    Chief Financial Officer         Adviser to the Chairman & CEO
 ir@gcap.ge (mailto:ir@gcap.ge)  +995 322 005 000                +44 203 178 4034
                                 ir@gcap.ge (mailto:ir@gcap.ge)  ir@gcap.ge (mailto:ir@gcap.ge)

This news report is presented for general informational purposes only and
should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to
buy any securities.

 

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