RE: RNS24 Oct 2025 07:03
Highlights
· Board restructuring: Ian Pearson, Tom Quigley and Dr Yoel S. Alemán Méndez step down from the Board. Dr Alemán remaining as CTO.
· Executive realignment:
4 David Palumbo transitions to Executive Chairman, now based in the UAE to lead strategic capital formation and partnerships.
4 James Parsons appointed to the board as CEO, bringing AIM-market, operational experience and energy leadership credentials.
4 Gerry Madden appointed non-board CFO and Company Secretary, reinforcing capital discipline.
· Cost optimisation underway: Spanish, UK and French operations streamlined in H2 2025, which will deliver up to €1.5 million annualised savings versus 2024. Lean structure aligns with project-driven scalability.
· Near-term priorities: Cost optimisation, stabilising operations at reference plants in Greece, Italy and USA, and revenue expansion.
· Funding update: Option Agreement with Rebel Ion suspended and alternative funding secured via new up to £1.5 million facility to support working capital. Initial drawdown of £300,000 being made immediately.
· Rebel Ion is actively progressing the acquisition of the Company's secured debt to further align long-term capital support with EQTEC's growth strategy.