10 June 2026

Intuitive Investments Group plc

Half Year report for the six months to 31 March 2026

Hui10 scaling rapidly as IIG advances Main Market opportunity

Intuitive Investments Group plc (SFS: IIG) ("IIG"or the "Company"), the closed-end investment company focused on fast growing and high potential investment opportunities, announces its unaudited half year financial results for the six months to 31 March 2026. 

The period has been characterised by significant operational progress at Hui10 Inc. ("Hui10"), the Company's most significant investment. Post period end, the Company issued the announcement of the proposed combination with Acceler8 Ventures plc ("AC8") and the intended admission of the enlarged group to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category of the Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market. The Board believes this represents a significant strategic milestone, creating a structure that better reflects the Group's operating business, broadens access to institutional investors and supports the long-term objective of delivering enhanced value for shareholders.

Sir Nigel Rudd, Chairman, said:

"The first half of the year has seen a step-change in operational progress at Hui10, with rapid expansion of its national infrastructure, strong growth in transaction volumes and the achievement of several strategically important partnerships.

Alongside this progress, the Board has recently announced that the Company is in an offer period under the Takeover Code following the announcement of a possible all-share combination with AC8, which the Board believes supports the long-term objective of delivering enhanced value for shareholders."

Highlights in relation to IIG

Notes

1.        Includes loan to an investment company

2.        Adjusted for share consolidation.

3.        Restated

Highlights in relation to Hui10

Hui10 continued to make strong operational progress during the period, with significant growth across its network, user base and transaction activity. The continued expansion of the Lucky World and UGO platforms reflects increasing confidence in Hui10's technology and supports the Board's belief in the long-term growth potential of the business.

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About Intuitive Investments Group plc

IIG is a closed-end investment company focused on fast growing and high potential investment opportunities. Following its move to the Specialist Fund Segment of the London Stock Exchange, IIG made an investment in Hui10 in October 2023 which now forms its main investment focus.

About Hui10

Hui10 is a technology company involved in the digital transformation of the Chinese lottery. Its paperless lottery play platform unlocks the market expansion of the Chinese lottery aiming to increase the number of people playing the lottery from the current 10% participation level to target more than 30%. Lucky World is Hui10's omnichannel commerce platform which provides China's existing 200,000 lottery only shops access to a wider fastmoving consumer goods product offering through its growing number of commercial partnerships with leading Chinese suppliers.  

Chairman and Chief Executive's Report

We are pleased to present the unaudited half year report for Intuitive Investments Group plc ("IIG" or the "Company") for the six-month period ended 31 March 2026.

The period has been characterised by strong operational progress at Hui10, alongside significant corporate developments, including the announcement of the proposed combination with Acceler8 Ventures plc and the intended admission of the enlarged group to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category of the Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market.

Hui10 - operational progress and scaling

Hui10, which represents substantially all of the Company's investment portfolio, has delivered a step-change in performance and continues to scale its national infrastructure across China.

During the past twelve months, Hui10 has:

This growth reflects the successful execution of Hui10's strategy to digitise and expand access to the Chinese lottery through its integrated technology platform, combining payments, settlement, retail enablement and customer engagement.

The Board believes that these milestones demonstrate that Hui10 has moved beyond initial deployment and is now entering a phase of accelerated scaling, supported by increasing transaction volumes, expanding infrastructure and growing user adoption.

Strategic positioning and partnerships

Hui10 has continued to strengthen its position within the Chinese lottery ecosystem through a number of key developments.

Most notably, Hui10 entered into an agreement with the China Financial Certification Authority ("CFCA"), one of China's leading national electronic certification and digital authentication authorities established by PBOC as a wholly owned subsidiary of China UnionPay, representing a key step towards enabling deployment of its paperless lottery platform, subject to regulatory direction. This represents an important milestone in aligning Hui10's platform with national regulatory and security infrastructure.

The Company has also continued to build on its partnership with TEAM CHINA, supporting the promotion of TEAM CHINA branding and merchandise across Hui10's network and the rollout of flagship Sports Lottery+ stores. TEAM CHINA is the official commercial brand of the Chinese Olympic Committee, China's national teams and elite athletes, operating under the General Administration of Sport of China. The relationship provides Hui10 with a unique commercial position and significant institutional credibility within China's sports ecosystem, linking community-level sports participation with elite national sporting programmes.

In addition, Hui10 has entered into commercial partnerships with leading domestic and international brands, enhancing the Lucky World platform and supporting the development of a broader retail ecosystem.

These developments, together with Hui10's integration with UnionPay and expanding national infrastructure, position the business to benefit from increasing lottery participation and wider digitalisation trends in China. The Board believes that Hui10's combination of proprietary technology and intellectual property, recognised software development, cybersecurity and operational governance standards, strategic relationships across the lottery, payments and sports ecosystems, nationally capable infrastructure and expanding retailer network creates significant barriers to entry and supports the long-term scalability of its platform.

Funding and capital position

Over the past 12 months, a total of £56 million of equity funding has been raised and committed to support Hui10's continued rollout and development.

Based on the funding secured to date, together with existing committed capital, the Board does not currently anticipate any requirement for additional funding to deliver Hui10's near-term strategic objectives.

This strengthened capital position provides a solid foundation for the next phase of growth as Hui10 continues to expand its national footprint and progress towards the expected deployment of paperless lottery initiatives.

Strategic review and corporate developments

As previously announced, the Company has been evaluating strategic options to enhance shareholder value, broaden access to institutional capital and facilitate a transition from the Specialist Fund Segment of the London Stock Exchange to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category of the Official List and trading on the Main Market.

Following this review, on 8 April 2026 the Company announced that it had reached agreement in principle on the terms of a possible all-share combination with Acceler8 Ventures plc ("AC8"). If completed, the proposed transaction would result in the admission of the enlarged group to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category of the Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market. The Board believes that the proposed transaction has the potential to broaden the shareholder base, improve access to institutional investors and create a structure more closely aligned with the Group's operating business and long-term growth ambitions.

As a result of the announcement, the Company is currently in an offer period under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. There can be no certainty that any firm offer will ultimately be made. Further announcements will be made as appropriate and in accordance with the Company's regulatory obligations.

As part of the Company's ongoing preparation for potential strategic outcomes, during the period amendments were made to Hui10's pre-existing management incentive plan and warrant arrangements. These amendments provide greater flexibility in relation to potential corporate events, including the ability to accelerate vesting where appropriate, while maintaining alignment between management and shareholder interests.

During the period, the Company also established an Employee Benefit Trust ("EBT") to support the operation of its share-based incentive arrangements. The EBT may be used to acquire and hold shares in the Company to satisfy awards under existing and future employee incentive schemes.

Non Hui10 Portfolio investments

During the period, the Company completed the disposal of its investment in Touchless Innovations Limited.

The disposal is consistent with the Company's strategy of focusing its resources on its core investment in Hui10, which now represents substantially all of the Group's portfolio value.

Following the disposal, the Company's remaining non-core investments represent a small proportion of total assets and the Board does not anticipate making further new investments outside of Hui10.The balance of the IIG portfolio is focused on small technology and healthcare companies which following the sale of Touchless Innovations Limited make up only 0.2% of the total asset valuation of the Company.

The Board will continue to review the Company's remaining non-core investments with a view to realising value where appropriate.

Financial performance

NAV per share has increased since the year end at 207.5 pence (30 September 2025: 150.3 pence) largely due to the increase in Hui10's valuation and the resulting unrealised gain recognised in income. Net Assets were £498.1 million (30 September 2025: £328.0 million), including investments and loans to investment companies of £496.3 million (30 September 2025: £326.9 million) and cash of £1.3 million (30 September 2025: £1.2 million).

The Company reported a net profit for the period of £156.0 million, primarily reflecting the fair value increase in the valuation of Hui10, alongside interest income on the Hui10 Loan and management charge income from Hui10 offset by administrative and downward fair value movements on the portfolio outside of Hui10.

Given the cash and liquid investments compared to the administrative costs, the Company has adequate working capital. The Board does not propose to declare a dividend.

Outlook

Hui10 enters the second half of the financial year with strong operational momentum.

The Company expects continued expansion of the Lucky World network, further growth in transaction volumes and user adoption, and continued progress towards the anticipated deployment of paperless lottery initiatives, subject to regulatory direction.

Looking further ahead, the Board believes that Hui10 is well positioned to capitalise on the significant long-term opportunity presented by the digital transformation of China's lottery sector.

In parallel, as announced separately post the half-year end, the Company is currently in an offer period under the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers following the announcement of a possible all-share transaction. There can be no certainty that any firm offer will ultimately be made.

The Board's priority remains to ensure that the value being created within Hui10 is appropriately reflected for shareholders.

10 June 2026

IIG Portfolio Overview

Hui 10 Inc. ("Hui10")

The Group invested £299.4 million in October 2023 to acquire 100% of Hui10 Inc. Hui10 continues to represent the principal investment of the Company.

For the six months ended 31 March 2026, the Directors have reassessed the fair value of Hui10 in accordance with IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, taking into account developments since 30 September 2025.

Consistent with the approach adopted at the year end, the Directors have considered a number of valuation methodologies. A discounted cash flow (income approach) has been prepared; however, this continues to rely on significant unobservable inputs, including assumptions regarding future growth and a high Weighted Average Cost of Capital reflecting execution risk. As such, the income approach has been used as a corroborative cross-check only.

The primary valuation continues to be based on a market approach. At 30 September 2025, this was anchored to the Company's August 2025 equity raise. For the interim period, the Directors have considered whether subsequent observable market data provides additional evidence of fair value.

Since 30 September 2025, the Company's share price has increased from approximately £1.06 to £1.57 as at 31 March 2026, alongside an increase in the number of the shares in issue following a further equity raise. The Directors consider this share price movement to represent observable market participant behaviour and, when adjusted for an appropriate NAV discount consistent with that applied at the year end (33.5%), provides relevant evidence in assessing the fair value of the underlying investment.

Accordingly, the Directors have updated the implied Net Asset Value of the Company using the period-end share price and applied the consistent discount methodology to derive an implied valuation for Hui10. After adjusting for movements in the Company's net assets excluding Hui10 (including loans and other balances), this results in an increase in the fair value of Hui10 of £156.2 million during the period.

The fair value of Hui10 at 31 March 2026 is therefore £455.6 million (30 September 2025: £299.4 million).

The valuation remains classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Consistent with the Group's policy, a sensitivity to the NAV discount remains a key unobservable input. Consistent with the Group's Level 3 valuation policy, a ±5% sensitivity to the NAV discount would result in a valuation range for Hui10 of £420.8 million to £495.9 million (based on a central valuation of £455.6 million).

Post period end, the announcement of a possible all-share combination with Acceler8 Ventures plc implied a value for the Company of approximately £600 million, providing further external validation of the value created within Hui10, although no firm offer has yet been made and there can be no certainty that any such transaction will occur.

Hui10 is a technology company involved in the digital transformation of the Chinese lottery. Its paperless lottery play platform unlocks the market expansion of the Chinese lottery aiming to increase the number of people playing the lottery from the current 10% participation level to a target of more than 30%. Lucky World is Hui10's omnichannel commerce platform which provides China's existing 200,000 lottery only shops access to a wider fastmoving consumer goods product offering through its growing number of commercial partnerships with leading Chinese suppliers.  

BioQ Pharma Incorporated ("BioQ")

Investment of US$1.0 million by way of unsecured convertible loan notes and warrants, which were converted into equity in July 2025. The valuation is based on the investment at the point of conversion and the investment is now held at fair value of £153,030. 

BioQ is a commercial-stage, medical device and pharmaceutical company, addressing the infusible drugs market. BioQ's proprietary InveniousTM platform comprises a "connect-and-go" drug-device system combination, which can be utilised to improve the delivery of infusible medicines. BioQ's platform includes a bespoke unit-dose delivery solution for infusible drugs, whereby a diluent delivery system and administration line are combined in one self-contained, ready-to-use presentation. The key benefits of the platform include reduced cost and complexity compared to current infusion techniques.

Axol Biosciences Limited ("Axol")

Investment of £249,000 in A ordinary shares, held at £79,472, fair value for which the last funding round is deemed the most appropriate basis of measurement. Axol last undertook a fundraise in May 2024.

Axol produces high quality human cell products, particularly in relation to pluripotent stem cell and critical reagents such as media and growth supplements, which are sold to medical research and drug discovery organisations. Axol also provides contract research for example customising cell lines for customers, such as reprogramming and differentiation. The Chairman of Axol is Jonathan Milner, who was previously deputy chairman of Abcam plc.

The Electrospinning Company Limited ("TECL")

Investment of £500,000 in ordinary shares, held at £436,894 based on a discounted cashflow of the business using latest projections.

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Micrima Limited ("Micrima")

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Micrima specialises in radiofrequency technology to improve early diagnosis of breast cancer and measure breast density. Micrima continues to make progress, but has suffered delays in its commercial launch and as a consequence is looking to refocus on breast density measurement.

Momentum Bioscience Limited ("Momentum")

Investment of £125,000 in preferred A ordinary shares, formerly held at £375,000 fair value, for which last funding round was deemed the most appropriate basis of measurement. Momentum undertook an additional subscription in December 2023. In December 2025 the company entered into creditors' voluntary liquidation and a result the investment has been written down to nil, with a corresponding fair value loss recognised in profit or loss.

Ocutec Limited ("Ocutec")

Investment of £250,000 in ordinary shares, held at £1,563 fair value, for which the last funding round is deemed the most appropriate basis of measurement. Ocutec completed a fundraising in March 2026.

Ocutec has patented technology covering the formulation of novel contact lens products, contact lens comfort solutions and injection moulding technology for rapid manufacturing. Ocutec is based in Glasgow, and has been operating since 2006, having been spun out of the University of Strathclyde.

PneumoWave Limited ("PneumoWave")

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