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Puma Alpha VCT Expands Capital Base with New Share Allotment

Story Highlights
  • Puma Alpha VCT has allotted 611,338 new shares under its equity offer, priced off a February 2026 NAV of 88.88p.
  • Total shares in issue have increased to 35,885,266, with the new stock set to begin trading on the LSE around 2 April 2026.
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Puma Alpha VCT Expands Capital Base with New Share Allotment

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The latest announcement is out from Puma Alpha VCT Plc ( (GB:PUAL) ).

Puma Alpha VCT plc has completed an initial allotment of 611,338 new ordinary shares as part of its ongoing equity offer, which aims to raise up to £20 million with an additional £10 million over-allotment facility. The shares were priced between 88.88p and 94.46p, based on the latest unaudited net asset value of 88.88p per share as at 28 February 2026.

Following this issue, the company’s total shares in circulation have risen to 35,885,266, which now also represents the total voting rights for regulatory disclosure purposes. The newly allotted shares are expected to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s main market around 2 April 2026, expanding the VCT’s capital base to support further investments in its target portfolio of smaller UK companies.

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 PUAL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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 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 tax-efficient exposure to early-stage and scaling businesses. Its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange’s main market, providing investors with listed access to venture capital-style returns within a regulated structure.

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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