RE: PRIM RNS OUT14 Jul 2025 13:07
Pre-Action Letter = Strong Legal Position
Under the UK Civil Procedure Rules, a pre-action protocol letter is not sent without basis. It follows legal due diligence, evidence gathering, and internal legal review. By the time it’s issued, the claimant (in this case PR1) must already have a clear and compelling claim.
The fact that PR1’s legal team have sent this letter means:
• They have concluded there is a material breach of AIM Rule 7.
• They believe PRIM has no reasonable legal defence.
• They are preparing for litigation if compliance or settlement is not met.
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📉 2. Primorus Couldn’t Stay Silent — They Had to Respond
PRIM’s RNS was reactionary, not strategic. Silence would have caused immediate panic selling, possibly collapsing the share price. Their mention of a “robust defence” is standard holding language — but behind the scenes, they know the position is weak.
The reality is:
• This breach occurred days ago.
• PR1’s legal team had time to investigate, verify share movements, review filings, and assess breach of lock-in terms under Rule 7.
• Primorus’ response was intended to calm markets, not to assert legal superiority.
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⚖️ 3. Rule 7 – Black & White Breach
AIM Rule 7 is unambiguous:
“An applicant must ensure that any shares… subject to a lock-in arrangement… are not disposed of for a specified period…”
The lock-in was in place. The disposal (sale) happened. That’s the breach. There’s no room for interpretation here. The AIM Rulebook is clear, published, and binding on all parties.
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📈 4. What Comes Next: Liability & Resolution
Expect an RNS from PRIM soon, acknowledging that they are now in negotiations to resolve the matter. This typically follows once legal teams advise the defence is no longer sustainable and litigation would worsen their position.
This will:
• Confirm PRIM’s acceptance of liability.
• Trigger a likely buyback or restitution mechanism.
• Validate PR1’s legal and regulatory stance.
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💥 Conclusion: This Is Bullish for PR1 and AIM Integrity
This is bigger than one company. It’s about trust in the AIM market. Enforcement of Rule 7 will reaffirm confidence in AIM as a serious, regulated market, and PR1 is now in a position to be the first to expose and challenge such a breach publicly.
The squeeze will not just be financial — it will be reputational and regulatory.