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Ferrexpo Warns of Trading Suspension as It Races to Secure $100m Lifeline

Story Highlights
  • Ferrexpo plans to raise at least $100 million in equity to stabilize liquidity amid war-related disruption, energy attacks and halted VAT refunds that have squeezed its Ukrainian iron ore business.
  • The company, down to about $20 million in cash, says failure to complete the fundraise by 30 April 2026 could trigger a suspension of its London listing and jeopardize preparation of its 2025 accounts as a going concern.
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Ferrexpo Warns of Trading Suspension as It Races to Secure $100m Lifeline

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Ferrexpo ( (GB:FXPO) ) has issued an update.

Ferrexpo is pursuing an equity capital raise of at least $100 million to shore up working capital and support its operations, which have been severely strained by the war in Ukraine, repeated energy infrastructure attacks, and the suspension of VAT refunds linked to its association with sanctioned beneficiary Kostiantyn Zhevago. The company has sold a transhipping vessel for $7.7 million and warns that without launching and completing the planned fundraise by 30 April 2026, its shares are likely to be suspended from trading and its 2025 results cannot be prepared on a going concern basis, leaving material uncertainty over its liquidity, production levels and ongoing listing status, despite management’s view that the deal would stabilize operations for up to 18 months.

Ferrexpo’s cash position has eroded to about $20 million, and management says existing accessible cash, including the vessel sale proceeds, should last only until around the end of August 2026 under current conditions. The planned placing to existing and new institutional investors, which still depends on board, shareholder and market approval as well as support from major shareholder Fevamotinico, is presented as the only viable near-term funding option to maintain reduced output, protect local employment and community spending, and eventually restore production to more sustainable levels if completed successfully.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FXPO) stock is a Hold with a £0.30 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ferrexpo stock, see the GB:FXPO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FXPO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FXPO is a Neutral.

Ferrexpo’s overall stock score is primarily influenced by its challenging financial performance, with declining revenues and profitability being major concerns. Technical analysis provides a more positive outlook with strong momentum indicators. Valuation remains a concern due to negative earnings. Corporate events highlight operational challenges but also demonstrate the company’s resilience and commitment to responsible business practices.

To see Spark’s full report on FXPO stock, click here.

More about Ferrexpo

Ferrexpo plc is a London-listed producer and exporter of premium iron ore products, supplying pellets and concentrates primarily to Asian steelmakers, including customers in China. Its core operations are in Ukraine, where it runs mining and processing facilities that rely on seaborne exports via Black Sea ports and are highly exposed to regional energy, infrastructure, and political risks.

Average Trading Volume: 2,390,067

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £244.5M

For detailed information about FXPO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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