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Cohort PLC filed its Block Listing Six Monthly Return on October 5, 2026, for its 2016 Savings Related Share Option Scheme. The return covered the period from April 2, 2026, to October 1, 2026. During this period, 5,840 securities were issued/allotted, resulting in a balance of 340,902 unallotted securities at the end of the period, down from 346,742 at the previous return.
| Date | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Time | 09:05:08 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 6062X |
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One Waterside Drive Arlington Business Park Reading Berks RG7 4SW
5 October 2026
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COHORT PLC
("Cohort" or “the Company”)
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
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Name of applicant: |
Cohort plc | |||
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Name of scheme: |
Cohort plc 2016 Savings Related Share Option Scheme | |||
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Period of return: |
From: |
2 April 2026 |
To: |
1 October 2026 |
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Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: |
346,742 | |||
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Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): |
0 | |||
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Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): |
5,840 | |||
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Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: |
340,902 | |||
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Name of contact: |
Raquel McGrath, Company Secretary |
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Telephone number of contact: |
0118 909 0390 |
ENDS
For further information contact:
Cohort plc 0118 9090390
Andrew Thomis, Chief Executive
Simon Walther, Finance Director
Raquel McGrath, General Counsel and Company Secretary
Kellie Young, Group Head of Investor Communications
Investec Bank plc (NOMAD and Broker) 0207 597 5970
Carlton Nelson, Christopher Baird
MHP 0203 128 8276
Reg Hoare, Ollie Hoare, Hugo Harris [email protected]
NOTES TO EDITORS
Cohort plc (www.cohortplc.com) is the parent company of seven innovative, agile and responsive businesses based in the UK, Australia, Germany, Italy, Canada and Portugal, providing a wide range of services and products for domestic and export customers in defence and related markets.
Cohort (AIM: CHRT) was admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2006. It has headquarters in Reading, Berkshire and employs in total over 1,700 core staff there and at its other operating company sites.
The Group is split into two divisions: Communications and Intelligence, and Sensors and Effectors:
Communications and Intelligence ("C&I")
· EID designs and manufactures advanced communications systems for naval and military customers. Cohort acquired a majority stake in June 2016. www.eid.pt
· EM Solutions designs, assembles, tests, and supports advanced mobile satellite communications terminals for naval and other customers. Acquired by Cohort in January 2025. www.emsolutions.com.au
· MASS is a specialist data technology company serving the defence and security markets, focused on electronic warfare, digital services, and training support. Acquired by Cohort in August 2006. www.mass.co.uk
· MCL designs, sources, and supports advanced electronic and surveillance technology for UK end users including the MOD and other government agencies. MCL has been part of the Group since July 2014. www.marlboroughcomms.com
Sensors and Effectors ("S&E")
· Chess Dynamics offers surveillance, tracking and fire-control systems to the defence and security markets. Chess has been part of the Group since December 2018. www.chess-dynamics.com
· ELAC SONAR supplies advanced sonar systems and underwater communications to global customers in the naval marketplace. Acquired by Cohort in December 2020. www.elac-sonar.de
· SEA delivers and supports technology-based products for the defence market alongside specialist research and training services. Acquired by Cohort in October 2007. www.sea.co.uk
