The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon the publication of this announcement via the Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

02 July 2025

Vault Ventures PLC

("Vault" or the "Company")

        Placing of £1 million to be principally used for expanded treasury

Vault Ventures Plc (AQSE: VULT), a publicly traded technology development company focused on blockchain, AI, and augmented reality, is pleased to announce that it has successfully raised £1,000,000, before expenses to support operational expansion, through a placing of 5,000,000,000 new ordinary shares of £0.0001 each ("Ordinary Shares") in the Company ("Placing Shares") at a price of 0.02 pence per new Ordinary Share (the "Issue Price") (the "Placing") (representing no discount to market).

80% of the net proceeds from the Placing will be used to acquire additional digital assets for the Company's treasury. The allocation of the treasury purchases will be split 40% Ethereum (ETH), 40% Solana (SOL) and 20% Bitcoin (BTC). The Board considers the acquisition of Ethereum and Solana to be particularly advantageous. In addition to their potential for capital appreciation despite price volatility both, ETH and SOL can generate passive yield through staking. This reduces the risks associated with yield generation from other crypto currencies such as BTC.

The Board further notes that Ethereum is the second largest cryptocurrency in the world and that Solana is undergoing increased institutional adoption, evidenced by a Solana backed ETF approved in the US and due to launch shortly. Accordingly, the Board believes these cryptocurrencies represent institutional grade non-fixed assets providing high liquidity for treasury purposes.

Admission

Application has been made for the New Shares to be admitted to trading on the Aquis Stock Exchange AQSE Growth Market on or around 09 July 2025 ("Admission") and will rank pari passu with the ordinary shares of the Company in issue.

Total Voting Rights

Following Admission, the Company's issued share capital will comprise 16,935,329,366 ordinary shares of £0.0001 each, with each share carrying the right to one vote. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in the Company, or a change to their interest in the Company, under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Brian Stockbridge, Non-Executive Chairman, stated:

"We are pleased to have secured a further £1million in funding, which reflects the continued confidence of our investors in the company's strategy and long-term vision. The funds will provide added flexibility as we continue integrating digital assets into our treasury strategy whilst staying focused on executing our mission to identify breakthrough technologies and build next-generation companies. We remain committed to delivering value through prudent financial management, innovation in treasury operations, and by leveraging the expertise of our expanding advisory base. We thank our investors for their continued confidence."

For more information, please visit the Company's website at: https://vaultplc.com/

The Directors of the Company take responsibility for this announcement.

Important Notice: 

This announcement includes information relating to the Company's treasury management strategy. The Company's treasury activities involve investment in financial instruments that may fluctuate in value and are subject to market, credit and liquidity risks. These investments are undertaken for corporate purposes and are not offered to the public. This announcement does not constitute investment advice or an offer or invitation to invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. Capital is at risk and returns are not guaranteed. 

1.   Capital at risk

Investments made as part of the treasury strategy may fluctuate in value. There is a risk that capital may be lost. 

2.   No guarantee of returns 

Returns generated through treasury activities are not guaranteed and may vary depending on market and economic conditions.

3.   Liquidity risk

Some treasury assets may be illiquid or subject to market constraints, which could affect the company's ability to access funds when needed. 

4.   Market and Interest Rate Exposure

Changes in interest rates. Inflation or broader market conditions may adversely impact the value or performance of treasury investments. 

5.   Credit and counterparty risks

The Company is exposed to the risk that counterparties may default on their obligations, potentially resulting in financial loss. 

6.   Regulatory and Taxation Uncertainty

Future changes in regulation or tax treatment may affect the structure or outcomes of the treasury strategy. 

7.   Not a financial promotion

This communication is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or invitation to invest. The treasury strategy is managed for corporate purposes and is not marketed to the public.