Mercia Asset Management PLC MERC

26 JUNE 2026 NORTHERN VENTURE TRUST PLC ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The annual report and financial statements of Northern Venture Trust PLC (“the Company”) for the year ended 31 March 2026 (“the Annual Report”) and a circular to shareholders including the formal notice of the 2026 Annual General Meeting, to be held on Monday 27 July 2026 (“the Circular”) have been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.1

11 JUNE 2026 NORTHERN 2 VCT PLC STATEMENT REGARDING INTENTION TO FUNDRAISE Northern 2 VCT PLC (“the Company”) is pleased to announce that, subject to obtaining any required shareholder or regulatory approvals, in conjunction with Northern Venture Trust PLC and Northern 3 VCT PLC (together with the Company known as the “Northern VCTs”), it intends to launch a joint offer of new ordinary shares for subscription in the 2026/27 tax year (“the Offer”). It is envisaged that the Offer will seek to rais

10 MARCH 2026 NORTHERN 3 VCT PLC OFFER FOR SUBSCRIPTION UPDATE Further to the announcements made by Northern 3 VCT PLC (“the Company”) on 24 September 2025 and 8 December 2025 in conjunction with Northern Venture Trust PLC and Northern 2 VCT PLC, in respect of the offers of new ordinary shares for subscription in the 2025/26 tax year, the Company announces that its offer of new ordinary shares to raise a total of up to £30 million is now fully subscribed and no further applications will be accep

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. Despite these broader market pressures, investors may find opportunities in smaller or newer companies often categorized as penny stocks. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, it still captures the essence of investing in companies that offer potential growth and value. In this article, we explore...

The United Kingdom's stock market has recently felt the ripple effects of China's economic struggles, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices both closing lower amid concerns over weak trade data from China. In times of fluctuating markets, investors often seek opportunities beyond major indices, turning their attention to stocks that might offer growth potential at a lower entry price. Penny stocks, though an outdated term, still represent a sector where smaller or newer companies can provide...