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Octopus AIM VCTs Admit Further Shares

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated Mar 17, 2026

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The admission of further shares by Octopus AIM VCT plc and Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc to the London Stock Exchange indicates continued capital raising and investor interest in these venture capital trusts. This event provides increased liquidity for investors and reflects ongoing activity in the financial services sector.

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Octopus AIM VCT plc and Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc have announced the admission of further Ordinary Shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market. Octopus AIM VCT plc admitted 14,495,436 new shares, bringing its total to 243,955,203. Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc admitted 8,227,930 new shares, increasing its total to 213,682,212. These admissions, effective 13 March 2026, follow a joint offer for subscription published on 12 January 2026. The shares are fully fungible with existing Ordinary Shares. Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited handles inquiries for both companies.

90 Octopus AIM VCT plc admitted further securities to trading London Stock Exchange
90 Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc admitted further securities to trading London Stock Exchange
80 Octopus AIM VCT plc issued shares via offer for subscription
80 Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc issued shares via offer for subscription
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Octopus AIM VCT plc has admitted 14,495,436 new Ordinary Shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange, increasing its total shares in issue to 243,955,203. This action is part of a joint offer for subscription with Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc, indicating continued growth and investor interest.
Importance 90 Sentiment 10
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Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc has admitted 8,227,930 new Ordinary Shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange, bringing its total shares in issue to 213,682,212. This move is part of a joint offer for subscription with Octopus AIM VCT plc, reflecting ongoing capital raising efforts.
Importance 90 Sentiment 10
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The London Stock Exchange is the regulated market where the new Ordinary Shares of Octopus AIM VCT plc and Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc have been admitted to trading. This facilitates the liquidity and accessibility of these shares for investors.
Importance 50 Sentiment 0
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Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited is mentioned as the contact for further information regarding the admission of further securities for both Octopus AIM VCT plc and Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc, indicating its role in administrative support.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Ronan Goggin is listed as a contact person for Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited, providing further information for Octopus AIM VCT plc.
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Andrew Humphries is listed as a contact person for Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited, providing further information for Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc.
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