28 May 2026

UK company announcements filtered and explained for private investors.

Ultimate Products PLC (ULTP) · 2026-05-28

Q3 2026 Trading Update

Ultimate Products reported flat Q3 revenue of £34.8m, which the company said was slightly ahead of expectations. Sales from proprietary brands rose 9% to £31.5m, offsetting a planned reduction in non-core clearance sales amid subdued consumer demand.

The Property Franchise Group PLC (TPFG) · 2026-05-28

AGM Trading Update

The Property Franchise Group PLC confirmed trading is, supported by strong recurring revenue. The group completed the acquisition of Smart Advice Financial Solutions and invested in Meridian HoldCo during the year to date.

Avation PLC (AVAP) · 2026-05-28

Treasury Share Transactions

Avation PLC repurchased 20,000 shares at 135p per share and cancelled 2,577,067 ordinary shares previously held in treasury. Total voting rights following these transactions are 59,985,058.

Vesuvius plc (VSVS) · 2026-05-28

Trading statement

Vesuvius plc reported four-month revenue and trading profit slightly ahead of last year on a constant currency basis. The company confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, supported by £10m in targeted cost savings and an expected stronger performance in the second half.

Colefax Group plc (CFX) · 2026-05-28

Share Buyback Launch

Colefax Group plc launched a share buyback for up to £2.5m via a reverse bookbuild. The company plans to purchase shares at a fixed price of £13.00 per share to enhance earnings.

Great Western Mining Corporation PLC (GWMO) · 2026-05-28

Option Agreement over Eastside-Tango Project

Great Western Mining signed an option agreement with global producer KGHM for the Eastside-Tango copper project. KGHM may earn 100% interest through $5m in exploration and payments totaling $195k net to Great Western.

Defence Holdings PLC (ALRT) · 2026-05-28

Defence Holdings Provides Operational Update, Publishes Operating Model, Strategic Equity Position, CEO Interview and Update on ATM

Defence Holdings launched its new operating model and secured a strategic partnership with OM Defence Systems. The deal includes revenue participation and an equity position. The company also raised £123k via its at-the-market facility.

GreenRoc Strategic Materials Plc (GROC) · 2026-05-28

Amitsoq and AAM Pilot Plant Update

GreenRoc Strategic Materials reports drill rigs are en route for its Amitsoq Phase III programme, with mobilisation starting in late June 2026. The active anode materials pilot plant successfully produced 100kg batches, achieving technical results near its specified targets.

Deltic Energy plc (DELT) · 2026-05-28

Publication and Posting of Scheme Document

Deltic Energy published the Scheme Document for its recommended cash offer from NEO NEXT+. The Court Meeting and General Meeting are scheduled for 24 June 2026, and the Scheme remains subject to approval and Court sanction.

BSF Enterprise PLC (BSFA) · 2026-05-28

Auction Update - May 2026

BSF Enterprise subsidiary Lab-Grown Leather Ltd received an official €500,000 estimate for its T-rex leather handbag. The asset will be auctioned by Hôtel Drouot on 11 June 2026 following successful public exhibitions.

Ondo InsurTech Plc (ONDO) · 2026-05-28

Vendor Loan Note Restructuring

Ondo InsurTech Plc rescheduled a £1.6m vendor loan note principal repayment to September 2028. The company confirmed it requires short-term funding and is exploring an equity fundraising.

Hamak Strategy Limited (HAMA) · 2026-05-28

High-Grade Historical Drilling Gold Intersections

Hamak Strategy Limited acquired a historical database for the Akoko project showing high-grade intercepts including 15.44g/t gold over 12m. The results suggest shallow mineralization and possible deeper primary sources, which the company intends to validate via ongoing drilling.

Computacenter plc (CCC) · 2026-05-28

Acquisition of Government Acquisitions Inc

Computacenter acquired Government Acquisitions Inc for an enterprise value of up to $92m. The deal provides access to the US federal government sector and is expected to be immediately earnings accretive.

First Class Metals PLC (FCM) · 2026-05-28

FCM Secures 100% of Kerrs Gold

First Class Metals completed the final cash payment for the Kerrs Gold Project, securing 100% ownership ahead of the original three-year schedule. The Ontario project hosts a historic inferred resource of 386,467 ounces of gold.

Manx Financial Group PLC (MFX) · 2026-05-28

Director and PDMR Dealing

CEO Douglas Grant transferred 850,000 shares into his personal pension at 25.5p per share on 19 May 2026. His total beneficial holding remains unchanged at 3,258,212 shares, which represents 2.65% of the issued ordinary share capital.

Naked Wines plc (WINE) · 2026-05-28

Director/PDMR Shareholding

PCAs of Non-Executive Chair Jack Pailing purchased 52,750 shares at 75p-75.5p for £39,694. Jack Pailing's total beneficial interest increased to 1,064,593 shares, representing 1.59% of the company.

Nuformix plc (NFX) · 2026-05-28

Half Year Report

Nuformix narrowed its H1 loss to £346,577 and ended the period with £930,283 in cash following a £1.0m subscription in March 2026. The company secured FDA Orphan Drug Designation for NXP002 and continues to focus on licensing negotiations.

Johnson Matthey (JMAT) · 2026-05-28

Board Changes

Julie Southern appointed as Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director, effective 16 July 2026. She succeeds Barbara Jeremiah, who retires alongside John O'Higgins. Sinead Lynch will chair the Remuneration Committee.