Aquis Stock Exchange Weekly Highlights 24.08.26

Ajax Resources PLC announced the acquisition of a majority interest in the Paguanta silver-zinc-lead project in Chile, a former producing mine with approximately US$32m of historical investment.

Ippolito Ingo Cattaneo, CEO: "We believe Paguanta represents a highly compelling opportunity for Ajax. It is a former producing silver mine in one of the world's leading mining jurisdictions, benefiting from approximately US$32 million of historical investment and an established historical JORC-compliant Mineral Resource. The global economy is entering a veritable metals super-cycle, driven by electrification, infrastructure investment and energy security, and against this backdrop, silver and copper are particularly attractive commodities for Ajax." Read more

Cooks Coffee Company Limited reported a positive trading update for the three months ended 30 June 2026 ("Q1 FY27") with Group systemwide store sales in the UK and Ireland up 14%. The Group also outperformed the wider UK branded coffee market, increasing its UK store estate by 14.9% against a market-wide outlet growth of 3.5%.

Keith Jackson, Executive Chairman: "We are pleased to report another period of positive trading. We have made a positive start to the new financial year and remain confident in the Group's opportunities for further growth across both existing and new locations." Read more

Oberon Investments Group plc reported record revenues of £11.7m for the year ended March 2026, up 24.7% on the prior year.

Simon McGivern, CEO: "FY26 was an important year for Oberon. Revenues increased by nearly 25% to a record £11.7m and client assets grew to more than £1.4bn. As revenues continue to increase, we expect a growing proportion of that incremental income to translate into earnings. We expect revenues to exceed £14m in FY27." Read more

The company also raised £1.4m through a share subscription. Read more

Adsure Services PLC reported final results for the year ended March 2026, with profit before tax up 22.7% to £1m and EBITDA growing 13% to £1.34m, the third consecutive year of growth.

Kevin Limn, CEO: "With these strong foundations in place, we are now setting out an ambitious new chapter for the Group, transforming Adsure into a leading cluster of specialist, purpose-driven professional services businesses across the UK." Read more