Aquis Exchange Regulatory News (AQX)

24 June 2025

Aquis Exchange PLC

("Aquis", the "Company" or the "Group")

Block listing application

Aquis Exchange PLC (AQX.L), a creator and facilitator of next-generation financial markets, announces that an application has been made to the London Stock Exchange and the Aquis Growth Market for a block listing of securities in respect of a total of 3,000,000 ordinary shares of 10p each (the "New Ordinary Shares").

The block listing application relates to New Ordinary Shares to be issued from time to time to satisfy option exercises and the vesting of share awards in respect of the Aquis Exchange CSOP, the Aquis Exchange Executive Share Option Plan, the Aquis Exchange Omnibus Plan and the Aquis Exchange PLC Enterprise Management Incentive Share Option Plan.

When issued, the New Ordinary Shares will be credited as fully paid and will rank pari passu in all respects with the existing ordinary shares of ten pence each in the capital of Aquis.

It is expected that admission will become effective on 27 June 2025

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About Aquis Exchange PLC

Aquis Exchange PLC ("Aquis") is Europe's challenger exchange, creating better markets for a modern economy. Aquis has market-leading technology and innovative rules for trading, and offer primary listings and secondary trading of equities, along with global licensing of proprietary technology.

Aquis consists of four divisions:

Aquis Markets operates lit and dark order books, covering 16 European markets. For its lit books, Aquis uses a subscription pricing model which works by charging users according to the message traffic they generate, rather than a percentage of the value of each stock that they trade.

Aquis Technologies is the software and technology division of Aquis. It focuses on building better markets via the creation and licensing of cutting-edge, cost-effective exchange infrastructure technology and services, including matching engine and trade surveillance solutions.

Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) is a stock market providing primary and secondary markets for equity and debt products. It is authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, which allows it to operate a regulated listings venue. The AQSE Growth Market is divided into two segments 'Access' and 'Apex'; the Access market focuses on earlier stage growth companies, while Apex is the intended market for larger, more established businesses.

Aquis Data generates revenue from the sale of data derived from Aquis Markets and Aquis Stock Exchange to non-Member market participants.

Aquis is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and France's Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution and L'Autorité des marchés financiers to operate Multilateral Trading Facility businesses in the UK & Switzerland markets and in EU27 markets respectively. Aquis Exchange PLC is quoted on the Aquis Stock Exchange and on the AIM Market (AIM) of the LSE. For more information, please go to www.aquis.eu.