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S-Ventures PLC

("S-Ventures" or the "Group")

Arrangement of Loan Facility

S-Ventures (AQSE: SVEN), the company investing in brands across the natural, wellness and food-tech categories, is pleased to announce that the Group has secured a bridging loan facility of £1m, which is predominantly for short-term working capital purposes and will be repayable in six months. The facility has been secured through a Middle Eastern family office and enables S-Ventures to secure working capital as it works through its fundraise plans and process. The facility is in two tranches of £500,000. The first tranche has been made available and the second tranche will be available on 6 November 2023. The facility bears an interest rate of 2 per cent. per month and has been secured by a debenture, and is also supported by a personal guarantee from S-Venture's CEO, Scott Livingston.

We expect to update the market on the fundraise announced on 18th October in due course.

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