Molten Ventures PLC Executes Share‑Repurchase Program

Molten Ventures PLC (LSE: GROW) announced the purchase of its own ordinary shares through Goodbody Stockbrokers UC on 3 November 2025, as part of the share‑repurchase programme that the company disclosed on 4 August 2025. The transaction involved the acquisition of 15 000 ordinary shares at a volume‑weighted average price of 460.93 pence per share, with the highest price paid being 465.00 pence and the lowest 462.9092 pence. Following the purchase, the company’s issued share capital remains at 189 046 450 ordinary shares, while the number of shares held in treasury rose to 11 577 394. The corresponding total voting rights attached to shares in issue stand at 177 469 000.

A subsequent purchase on 4 November 2025, reported on 5 November 2025 by EQS‑News, involved 30 000 shares bought at a volume‑weighted average of 460.9338 pence, with a high of 465.80 pence and a low of 450.40 pence. This second tranche increased the treasury holdings to 11 607 394 shares and adjusted the total voting rights to 177 439 056.

Impact on Capital Structure

The share‑repurchase programme has modestly reduced the number of shares available to the public while preserving the overall capital structure of Molten. With 189 046 450 shares in issue and 11 607 394 shares in treasury, the company maintains a substantial voting base that reflects its control over the capital markets sector. The total voting rights figure, now at 177 439 056, remains consistent with the company’s historical disclosure and serves as a benchmark for shareholders who must report significant holdings under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTRs).

Financial Context

Molten’s most recent closing price, recorded on 3 November 2025, was 461.8 pence. Over the past 52 weeks, the share has traded between a low of 215.6 pence (4 April 2025) and a high of 498.4 pence (26 October 2025). Despite a negative price‑earnings ratio of –1080, the company’s focus on high‑growth technology ventures underpins its long‑term investment strategy.

Outlook

By reinvesting capital through a controlled share‑repurchase programme, Molten Ventures signals confidence in its valuation and commitment to delivering value to shareholders. The ongoing reduction of treasury shares may create a more concentrated ownership structure, potentially enhancing share price stability. Investors will continue to monitor the company’s capital allocation decisions alongside its venture‑capital performance in the European technology market.