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Puma Alpha VCT Expands Capital Base With New Share Allotment

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  • Puma Alpha VCT has issued 385,571 new shares under its ongoing equity subscription offer.
  • Total shares and voting rights now stand at 35,273,928, with the new shares set to trade in London.
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Puma Alpha VCT Expands Capital Base With New Share Allotment

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

Puma Alpha VCT plc has issued a further 385,571 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing subscription offer to raise up to £20 million, with an additional £10 million over-allotment facility. The shares were priced between 91.41p and 97.07p, based on the most recently announced unaudited net asset value of 91.41p per share as at 31 December 2025.

Following this new allotment, the company’s total shares in issue have risen to 35,273,928, which also represents the total voting rights now outstanding. The newly issued shares are expected to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s main market around 26 February 2026, potentially enhancing liquidity and slightly diluting existing holdings as the trust continues to expand its capital base for further investments.

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 raises capital from investors to back a portfolio of smaller, growth-focused companies, offering exposure to venture-stage investments within a tax-efficient structure. Its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange’s main market, giving retail and institutional investors access to this specialist segment of the equity market.

Average Trading Volume: 2,657,357

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

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

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