Issue of Performance Rights

Sovereign Metals

18/02/2026 07:00

RNS Number : 4797T

Sovereign Metals Limited

18 February 2026

 

  

NEWS RELEASE I 18 February 2026

Issue OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

Sovereign Metals Limited (ASX:SVM; AIM:SVML; OTCQX:SVMLF) (Sovereign or the Company) advises that it has today issued 8,650,000 unlisted performance rights to Directors following shareholder approval as follows:

·      3,600,000 unlisted performance rights subject to the "Bankable Definitive Feasibility Study Milestone" expiring on or before 30 June 2026; and

·      5,050,000 performance rights subject to the "Construction and Finance Milestone" that have no exercise price and expire 30 June 2028.

Following the issue of these unlisted performance rights, the Company has the following securities on issue:

·      646,938,703 fully paid ordinary shares (of no par value);

·      4,992,500 unlisted performance rights subject to the "Grant of Mining Licence Milestone" expiring on or before 31 March 2026 (expected to lapse unvested);

·      6,190,000 unlisted performance rights subject to the "Final Investment Decision Milestone" expiring on or before 30 June 2026 (expected to lapse unvested);

·      9,022,500 unlisted performance rights subject to the "Bankable Definitive Feasibility Study Milestone" expiring on or before 30 June 2026; and

·     13,262,500 performance rights subject to the "Construction and Finance Milestone" that have no exercise price and expire 30 June 2028.

Change of Directors' Interest Notices are provided below.

Enquiries
Dylan Browne
Company Secretary
+61 8 9322 6322

 

Nominated Adviser on AIM and Joint Broker
SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP
+44 20 3470 0470
Ewan Leggat
Charlie Bouverat
Joint Broker
Stifel
+44 20 7710 7600
Varun Talwar
Ashton Clanfield


 

 

Appendix 3Y

 

Change of Director's Interest Notice

 

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available.  Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/09/01  Amended 01/01/11

 

Name of entity SOVEREIGN METALS LIMITED
ABN 71 120 833 427

 

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act. 

 

Name of Director
Benjamin Stoikovich
Date of last notice
31 October 2025

 

Part 1 - Change of director's relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest
Direct and Indirect
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
Selwyn Capital Limited (beneficial interest)
Date of change
18 February 2026
No. of securities held prior to change
(a) 4,190,000
(b) 650,000
(c) 900,000
(d) -
(e) -
Class
(a) Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
(b) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Grant of Mining Licence Milestone" expiring 31 March 2026
(c) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Final Investment Decision Milestone" expiring 30 June 2026
(d) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Bankable Definitive Feasibility Study Milestone", expiring 30 June 2026
(e) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Construction and Finance Milestone", expiring 30 June 2028
Number acquired
(d) 900,000
(e) 1,550,000
Number disposed
Nil
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
Not applicable - see nature of change below
No. of securities held after change
(a) 4,190,000
(b) 650,000
(c) 900,000
(d) 900,000
(e) 1,550,000
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
Issue of Performance Rights following shareholder approval

 

Part 2 - Change of director's interests in contracts

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract
Not applicable
Nature of interest
Not applicable
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
Not applicable
Date of change
Not applicable
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
Not applicable
Interest acquired
Not applicable
Interest disposed
Not applicable
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
Not applicable
Interest after change
Not applicable

 

Part 3 - +Closed period

 

Were the interests in the securities or contracts detailed above traded during a+closed period where prior written clearance was required?
No
If so, was prior written clearance provided to allow the trade to proceed during this period?
Not applicable
If prior written clearance was provided, on what date was this provided?
Not applicable

 

Initial notification/Amendment
Initial
LEI
213800NSPXSASTENFQ34
Place of transaction
Outside a trading venue

 

Appendix 3Y

 

Change of Director's Interest Notice

 

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available.  Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/09/01  Amended 01/01/11

 

Name of entity SOVEREIGN METALS LIMITED
ABN 71 120 833 427

 

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act. 

 

Name of Director
Francis (Frank) Eagar
Date of last notice
31 October 2025

 

Part 1 - Change of director's relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest
Direct
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
Date of change
18 February 2026
No. of securities held prior to change
(a) 500,000
(b) 800,000
(c) 1,100,000
(d) -
(e) -
Class
(a) Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
(b) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Grant of Mining Licence Milestone" expiring 31 March 2026
(c) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Final Investment Decision Milestone" expiring 30 June 2026
(d) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Bankable Definitive Feasibility Study Milestone", expiring 30 June 2026
(e) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Construction and Finance Milestone", expiring
 30 June 2028
Number acquired
(d) 1,500,000
(e) 2,000,000
Number disposed
Nil
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
Not applicable - see nature of change below
No. of securities held after change
(a) 500,000
(b) 800,000
(c) 1,100,000
(d) 1,500,000
(e) 2,000,000
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
Issue of Performance Rights following shareholder approval

 

Part 2 - Change of director's interests in contracts

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract
Not applicable
Nature of interest
Not applicable
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
Not applicable
Date of change
Not applicable
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
Not applicable
Interest acquired
Not applicable
Interest disposed
Not applicable
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
Not applicable
Interest after change
Not applicable

 

Part 3 - +Closed period

 

Were the interests in the securities or contracts detailed above traded during a+closed period where prior written clearance was required?
No
If so, was prior written clearance provided to allow the trade to proceed during this period?
Not applicable
If prior written clearance was provided, on what date was this provided?
Not applicable

 

Initial notification/Amendment
Initial
LEI
213800NSPXSASTENFQ34
Place of transaction
Outside a trading venue

 

Appendix 3Y

 

Change of Director's Interest Notice

 

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available.  Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/09/01  Amended 01/01/11

 

Name of entity SOVEREIGN METALS LIMITED
ABN 71 120 833 427

 

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act. 

 

Name of Director
Julian Stephens
Date of last notice
31 October 2025

 

Part 1 - Change of director's relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest
Indirect
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
One Way Trust (beneficial interest)
Date of change
18 February 2026
No. of securities held prior to change
(a) 13,557,518
(b) -
(c) -
Class
(a) Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
(b) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Bankable Definitive Feasibility Study Milestone", expiring 30 June 2026
(c) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Construction and Finance Milestone", expiring 30 June 2028
Number acquired
(b) 600,000
(c) 600,000
Number disposed
Nil
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
Not applicable - see nature of change below
No. of securities held after change
(a) 13,557,518
(b) 600,000
(c) 600,000
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
Issue of Performance Rights following shareholder approval

 

Part 2 - Change of director's interests in contracts

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract
Not applicable
Nature of interest
Not applicable
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
Not applicable
Date of change
Not applicable
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
Not applicable
Interest acquired
Not applicable
Interest disposed
Not applicable
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
Not applicable
Interest after change
Not applicable

 

Part 3 - +Closed period

 

Were the interests in the securities or contracts detailed above traded during a+closed period where prior written clearance was required?
No
If so, was prior written clearance provided to allow the trade to proceed during this period?
Not applicable
If prior written clearance was provided, on what date was this provided?
Not applicable

 

Initial notification/Amendment
Initial
LEI
213800NSPXSASTENFQ34
Place of transaction
Outside a trading venue

 

Appendix 3Y

 

Change of Director's Interest Notice

 

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available.  Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/09/01  Amended 01/01/11

 

Name of entity SOVEREIGN METALS LIMITED
ABN 71 120 833 427

 

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act. 

 

Name of Director
Mark Pearce
Date of last notice
31 October 2025

 

Part 1 - Change of director's relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest
Direct and Indirect
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
· Mr Mark Pearce and Mrs Natasha Pearce  (trustee and beneficial interest)
· Apollo Group Pty Ltd (director and indirect shareholder)
· Crystal Brook Investments Pty Ltd (director and beneficial interest)
· Roseberry Holdings Pty Ltd director and beneficial interest)
Date of change
18 February 2026
No. of securities held prior to change
(a) 4,161,151
(b) 250,000
(c) 400,000
(d) -
(e) -
Class
(a) Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
(b) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the Grant of Mining Licence Milestone" expiring 31 March 2026
(c) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Final Investment Decision Milestone" expiring 30 June 2026
(d) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Bankable Definitive Feasibility Study Milestone", expiring 30 June 2026
(e) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Construction and Finance Milestone", expiring 30 June 2028
Number acquired
(d) 300,000
(e) 650,000
Number disposed
Nil
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
Not applicable - see nature of change below
No. of securities held after change
(a) 4,161,151
(b) 250,000
(c) 400,000
(d) 300,000
(e) 650,000
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
Issue of Performance Rights following shareholder approval

 

Part 2 - Change of director's interests in contracts

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract
Not applicable
Nature of interest
Not applicable
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
Not applicable
Date of change
Not applicable
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
Not applicable
Interest acquired
Not applicable
Interest disposed
Not applicable
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
Not applicable
Interest after change
Not applicable

 

Part 3 - +Closed period

 

Were the interests in the securities or contracts detailed above traded during a+closed period where prior written clearance was required?
No
If so, was prior written clearance provided to allow the trade to proceed during this period?
Not applicable
If prior written clearance was provided, on what date was this provided?
Not applicable

 

Initial notification/Amendment
Initial
LEI
213800NSPXSASTENFQ34
Place of transaction
Outside a trading venue

 

Appendix 3Y

 

Change of Director's Interest Notice

 

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available.  Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/09/01  Amended 01/01/11

 

Name of entity SOVEREIGN METALS LIMITED
ABN 71 120 833 427

 

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act. 

 

Name of Director
Nigel Jones
Date of last notice
31 October 2025

 

Part 1 - Change of director's relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest
Direct and Indirect
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
Redbeck Partners Ltd (beneficial interest)
Date of change
18 February 2026
No. of securities held prior to change
(a) 225,000
(b) 100,000
(c) 150,000
Class
(a) Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
(b) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the Grant of Mining Licence Milestone" expiring 31 March 2026
(c) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Final Investment Decision Milestone" expiring 30 June 2026
(d) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Bankable Definitive Feasibility Study Milestone", expiring 30 June 2026
(e) Unlisted Performance Rights subject to the "Construction and Finance Milestone", expiring
 30 June 2028
Number acquired
(d) 300,000
(e) 250,000
Number disposed
Nil
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
Not applicable - see nature of change below
No. of securities held after change
(a) 225,000
(b) 100,000
(c) 150,000
(d) 300,000
(e) 250,000
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
Issue of Performance Rights following shareholder approval

 

Part 2 - Change of director's interests in contracts

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract
Not applicable
Nature of interest
Not applicable
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
Not applicable
Date of change
Not applicable
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
Not applicable
Interest acquired
Not applicable
Interest disposed
Not applicable
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
Not applicable
Interest after change
Not applicable

 

Part 3 - +Closed period

 

Were the interests in the securities or contracts detailed above traded during a+closed period where prior written clearance was required?
No
If so, was prior written clearance provided to allow the trade to proceed during this period?
Not applicable
If prior written clearance was provided, on what date was this provided?
Not applicable

 

Initial notification/Amendment
Initial
LEI
213800NSPXSASTENFQ34
Place of transaction
Outside a trading venue

 

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