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Various Eateries plc confirmed its name change to Coppa Collective plc on 24 March 2026, with Companies House issuing a certificate of incorporation earlier that day. Trading in the Company's shares under the new name and ticker symbol "COPC" is expected to commence at 8.00 a.m. on 25 March 2026, and its website address is now www.coppacollective.co.uk.
| Date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Time | 10:45:00 |
| Category | Corporate updates |
| ID | 8969X |
24 March 2026
Various Eateries plc
("Various Eateries" or the "Company" and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group")
Confirmation of name change to Coppa Collective plc
Various Eateries plc, a premium, multi-format hospitality group, confirms that, further to the announcement made on 6 March 2026, Companies House issued it with a certificate of incorporation on change of name earlier today and that the name change from "Various Eateries plc" to "Coppa Collective plc" became effective immediately upon receipt. Trading in the Company's shares under the new company name and new ticker symbol "COPC" is expected to commence at 8.00 a.m. on 25 March 2026. The Company's ISIN and SEDOL remain unchanged.
In conjunction with the name change, the Company's website address is now www.coppacollective.co.uk, where all information required by Rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies is available.
Shareholders' rights are unaffected by the change and existing share certificates should be retained and remain valid.
Mark Loughborough, Chief Executive Officer, discussing the Group's market positioning and brand portfolio:
If the embedded video is not supported by your platform, it is also available on the Company's website at www.coppacollective.co.uk.
Mark Loughborough, CEO, said:
"The change of name to Coppa Collective plc reflects the broadening of our strategy and signals the start of a new chapter for the business. With a broader portfolio, we believe we are better positioned to navigate changing market conditions with greater resilience and flexibility."
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Various Eateries plc |
Via Alma |
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Mark Loughborough (Chief Executive Officer) |
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Sharon Badelek (Chief Financial Officer) |
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Zeus (Sole Broker & NOMAD) |
+44 (0)20 3829 5000 |
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Harry Ansell (Broking) |
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Antonio Bossi (NOMAD) |
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Darshan Patel |
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George Duxberry |
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Alma Strategic Communications |
+44 (0)20 3405 0205 |
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David Ison |
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Rebecca Sanders-Hewett |
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Will Merison |
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About Various Eateries plc
Various Eateries is a premium, multi-format hospitality group operating in the United Kingdom.
The Group operates three core brands across 23 locations:
· Coppa Club, a multi-use, all-day concept that combines restaurant, terrace, café, lounge, bar and work spaces.
· The Linwood Collection, a group of premium pubs with rooms.
· Noci, a modern pasta-led concept which serves very high-quality dishes at reasonable prices.
For more information visit www.coppacollective.co.uk.