Press release

15 August 2025

Vaultz Capital plc

("Vaultz Capital", "Vaultz" or the "Company")

Appointment of COO

Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE:V3TC), a digital asset operating company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aleksander ("Aleks") Nowak as Chief Operating Officer (COO), in a non-Board position, of the Company with immediate effect.

Mr Nowak will be responsible for aligning the Company's strategic objectives with its day-to-day operations. He will oversee core business functions, focusing on process efficiency and operational delivery.

Aleksander Nowak is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience across fintech, blockchain, military, and maritime security sectors. As the Founder and Chief Information Officer of BlockEx, he conceptualised and architected a digital asset platform.

A blockchain expert, Aleksander has played a key role in developing regulatory-compliant digital asset solutions and guiding companies through complex digital transformations. Prior to his fintech career, Aleksander served as a commissioned officer in the British Army and held leadership positions in maritime security.

Eric Benz, CEO, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Aleks Nowak to Vaultz Capital. With over 20 years of leadership experience in fintech, blockchain, military, and maritime security, Aleks will play a pivotal role in aligning our vision with day-to-day operations while optimising team efficiency.

"Alek's inclusion strengthens the Vaultz leadership team, and with support of a distinguished Bitcoin Advisory Board, the Board is confident we are well positioned to accelerate our long-term goals. 

"Aleks is a recognised leader in regulatory-compliant blockchain solutions, building market-leading digital asset platforms and driving innovation in the space. His strategic insight and operational expertise will be instrumental as we continue to grow and innovate in the digital asset space."

Aleksander Nowak, COO, commented: "I'm excited to join Vaultz Capital at such a pivotal time in its growth.

"Over my years within the industry, I've seen first-hand how disciplined execution and innovative thinking can transform organisations. I've had the privilege of designing and delivering innovative digital asset platforms, and I look forward to bringing the same dedication to operational excellence here at Vaultz Capital.

"Like my colleagues in the Vaultz leadership team, I passionately believe that while Bitcoin now serves as a utility currency, I view it as a store of value, an asset of limited supply which can be transported easily and is decentralised in nature.

"Together with our talented team, I'm committed to supporting our core operating business, building our long-term Bitcoin acquisition engine, driving sustainable growth and positioning Vaultz Capital at the forefront of Bitcoin treasuries."

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Important Notices

The Company intends to hold treasury reserves and surplus cash in Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency or cryptoassets. Whilst the Board of Directors of the Company considers holding Bitcoin to be in the best interests of the Company, the Board remains aware that the financial regulator in the UK (the Financial Conduct Authority or FCA) considers investment in Bitcoin to be high risk. At the outset, it is important to note that an investment in the Company is not an investment in Bitcoin, either directly or by proxy and shareholders will have no direct access to the Company's holdings. However, the Board of Directors of the Company consider Bitcoin to be an appropriate store of value and potential growth and therefore appropriate for the Company's reserves. Accordingly, the Company is and intends to continue to be materially exposed to Bitcoin. Such an approach is innovative, and the Board of Directors of the Company wish to be clear and transparent with prospective and actual investors in the Company on the Company's position in this regard.

The Company is neither authorised nor regulated by the FCA, and the purchase of certain cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin) are generally unregulated in the UK. As with most other investments, the value of Bitcoin can go down as well as up, and therefore the value of the Company's Bitcoin holdings can fluctuate. The Company may not be able to realise its Bitcoin holdings for the same as it paid to acquire them or even for the value the Company currently ascribes to its Bitcoin positions due to market movements. Neither the Company nor investors in the Company's shares are protected by the UK's Financial Ombudsman Service or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Nevertheless, the Board of Directors of the Company has taken the decision to invest in Bitcoin, and in doing so is mindful of the special risks Bitcoin presents to the Company's financial position. These risks include (but are not limited to): (i) the value of Bitcoin can be highly volatile, with value dropping as quickly as it can rise. Investors in Bitcoin must be prepared to lose all money invested in Bitcoin; (ii) the Bitcoin market is largely unregulated. There is a risk of losing money due to risks such as cyber-attacks, financial crime and counterparty failure; (iii) the Company may not be able to sell its Bitcoin at will. The ability to sell Bitcoin depends on various factors, including the supply and demand in the market at the relevant time. Operational failings such as technology outages, cyber-attacks and comingling of funds could cause unwanted delay; and (iv) cryptoassets are characterised in some quarters by high degrees of fraud, money laundering and financial crime. In addition, there is a perception in some quarters that cyber-attacks are prominent which can lead to theft of holdings or ransom demands. Prospective investors in the Company are encouraged to do your own research before investing.