Vault Ventures Plc - ETH Purchase

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon the publication of this announcement via the Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain. Please see the important notice at the end of this announcement

16 September 2025

Vault Ventures PLC

("Vault" or the "Company")

ETH Purchase, Issue of Equity and Warrants

Vault Ventures PLC (AQSE: VULT), the UK-publicly traded technology group, is pleased to announce the purchase of an additional 47.48 ETH, as part of the Company's digital asset treasury strategy whose primary purpose is to support the operations of the Company.

Post-transaction treasury composition (as of 15 September 2025):

-    ETH: 818.85 (c.87.7%)

-    SOL: 2201.10 (c.12.3%)

There are currently no Bitcoins in the Company's treasury.

Issue of Equity and Warrants

The Company also announces the issue of 1,388,889 ordinary shares of £0.01 each ("Ordinary Shares") to the Company's broker, as payment in shares in lieu of a cash success fee for the previously conducted placings ("Fee Shares") and 1,500,000 warrants over Ordinary Shares with an exercise price of £0.02 exercisable over a period of 36 months.

Admission

Application will be made for the Fee Shares to be admitted to trading on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market on or around 19 September 2025 ("Admission") and will rank pari passu with the ordinary shares of the Company in issue.

Total Voting Rights

Following Admission, the Company's issued share capital will comprise 265,510,846 ordinary shares of £0.01 each, with each share carrying the right to one vote. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in the Company, or a change to their interest in the Company, under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

About Vault

Vault Ventures PLC is a UK-based technology development company focused on building and commercialising proprietary products in the blockchain, AI, and augmented reality sectors. Product development is undertaken through its operating subsidiary, System7, which is responsible for the design and launch of new technologies with the potential to generate revenues. To support its operating strategy, Vault also maintains a digital asset treasury with core holdings in Ethereum and Solana.

For more information, please visit the Company's website at: https://vaultplc.com/

The Directors of the Company take responsibility for this announcement. 

Important Notice:

This announcement includes information relating to the Company's treasury management strategy. The Company's treasury activities involve investment in financial instruments that may fluctuate in value and are subject to market, credit and liquidity risks. These investments are undertaken for corporate purposes and are not offered to the public. This announcement does not constitute investment advice or an offer or invitation to invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. Capital is at risk and returns are not guaranteed.

1.   Capital at risk

Investments made as part of the treasury strategy may fluctuate in value. There is a risk that capital may be lost. 

2.   No guarantee of returns

Returns generated through treasury activities are not guaranteed and may vary depending on market and economic conditions.

3.   Liquidity risk

Some treasury assets may be illiquid or subject to market constraints, which could affect the company's ability to access funds when needed.

4.   Market and Interest Rate Exposure

Changes in interest rates. Inflation or broader market conditions may adversely impact the value or performance of treasury investments.

5.   Credit and counterparty risks

The Company is exposed to the risk that counterparties may default on their obligations, potentially resulting in financial loss.

6.   Regulatory and Taxation Uncertainty

Future changes in regulation or tax treatment may affect the structure or outcomes of the treasury strategy.

7.   Not a financial promotion

This communication is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or invitation to invest. The treasury strategy is managed for corporate purposes and is not marketed to the public.