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Octopus VCTs Issue Equity

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported May 26, 2026 · Last updated May 29, 2026

Sentiment
10
Attention
2
Articles
7
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The issuance of new shares by Octopus AIM VCT 2, Octopus Future Generations VCT plc, and Octopus Apollo VCT increases their respective share capitals and total voting rights. This event provides liquidity and investment opportunities for shareholders, potentially affecting the stock prices of these specific VCTs.

Financial Services
Event Summary

Octopus AIM VCT 2 announced the allotment and issue of 2,226,384 Ordinary Shares at 31.6p each under its Dividend Reinvestment Scheme. Separately, Octopus Future Generations VCT plc issued 145,214 Ordinary Shares at 83.6p each as part of its offer for subscription. Additionally, Octopus Apollo VCT issued 7,028,332 Ordinary Shares at 52.0p each through its own offer for subscription. Applications have been made to the United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority for these shares to be admitted to the Official List and to trading on the Aquis Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities, with dealings expected to commence in early June 2026 for Octopus AIM VCT 2 and Octopus Future Generations VCT plc, and around 28 May 2026 for Octopus Apollo VCT. These issuances increase the total issued share capital and voting rights for each respective company.

Key Actions
90 Octopus AIM VCT 2 purchased shares
90 Octopus Apollo VCT purchased shares
50 Octopus AIM VCT 2 applied for admission United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority
50 Octopus Apollo VCT applied for admission United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority
Entities Involved
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Octopus AIM VCT 2
Octopus AIM VCT 2 issued 2,226,384 Ordinary Shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Scheme, increasing its total voting rights and share capital.
Importance 90 Sentiment 10
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Octopus Apollo VCT
Octopus Apollo VCT issued 7,028,332 Ordinary Shares as part of its offer for subscription, increasing its total voting rights and share capital.
Importance 90 Sentiment 10
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United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority
The United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority is the regulatory body to which applications for admission to the Official List are made for the newly issued shares.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Aquis Stock Exchange
The Aquis Stock Exchange is where the newly issued shares are expected to commence trading.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited
Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited is the contact point for further information regarding the share issuances.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Andrew Humphries
Andrew Humphries is a contact person for Octopus AIM VCT 2 and Octopus Apollo VCT regarding the share issuances.
Importance 5 Sentiment 0
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Ronan Goggin
Ronan Goggin is a contact person for Octopus Future Generations VCT plc regarding the share issuances.
Importance 5 Sentiment 0
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