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Puma Alpha VCT Discloses Director-Related Share Disposal in Buyback

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  • Puma Alpha VCT reported a related-party share sale linked to director Michael van Messel.
  • Elizabeth van Messel sold 20,600 shares in a buyback, leaving her with no holding.
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Puma Alpha VCT Discloses Director-Related Share Disposal in Buyback

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Puma Alpha VCT Plc ( (GB:PUAL) ) has issued an update.

Puma Alpha VCT plc has disclosed a director-related party share transaction involving the disposal of ordinary shares by Elizabeth van Messel, a person closely associated with director and PDMR Michael van Messel. The sale, executed as part of the company’s share buyback programme on 28 January 2026 at 86.8395p per share for a total of 20,600 shares (£17,888.94), leaves Elizabeth van Messel with no remaining shareholding in the company, highlighting ongoing capital management activity and changes in insider-related ownership.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PUAL) stock is a Hold with a £93.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Puma Alpha VCT Plc stock, see the GB:PUAL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:PUAL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PUAL is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (recurring losses and negative operating/free cash flow), partly offset by a strong, low-debt balance sheet. Technical indicators are largely flat with limited momentum, while valuation is mixed (loss-driven negative P/E but a moderate dividend yield). Recent fundraising-related corporate events provide a modest positive offset by improving capital resources.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:PUAL stock, click here.

More about Puma Alpha VCT Plc

Puma Alpha VCT plc is a UK-listed venture capital trust that invests in a portfolio of smaller, growth-oriented companies, offering investors exposure to tax-efficient venture capital investments through its ordinary shares traded on the London Stock Exchange.

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £32.58M

For a thorough assessment of PUAL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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