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MXC Distribution, Trading Update and Board Changes
Tialis Essential IT Plc announced that its largest shareholder, MXC Capital Limited, is entering liquidation and will distribute its approximately 67.17% stake in Tialis to MXC shareholders, expected by March 2, 2026, which should increase Tialis' free float and liquidity. The company also reported strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with revenue expected to be no less than £17 million and adjusted EBITDA no less than £1.8 million, alongside significant investments of £8.2 million in acquisitions and a reduction in customer concentration risk to 60%. Furthermore, David Niall O'Regan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and joined the Board, while Ian Smith has stepped down as Executive Director. Disclaimer*
About this update from Tialis Essential It Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nThis announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (\"MAR\"), and is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of MAR.\n \n \n30 January 2026\nTialis Essential IT Plc\n(\"Tialis\" or the \"Company\")\n \nResponse to liquidation of MXC Capital Limited, distribution of its shareholding in Tialis trading update for the year ended 31 December 2025 and Board Changes\n \nTialis Essential IT Plc (AIM: TIA), the AIM‑quoted provider of essential IT services, has been made aware that MXC Capital Limited (\"MXC\"), the Company's largest shareholder, has placed MXC into members' voluntary liquidation and intends to distribute its assets to its shareholders.\nAs part of the liquidation, MXC intends to distribute its entire shareholding in Tialis, representing approximately 67.17 per cent. of the Company's issued share capital, to MXC shareholders, conditional on the completion of the liquidation process and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (the \"Distribution\").\nFollowing completion of the liquidation, MXC has advised the Company that MXC shareholders will receive distributions comprising Tialis ordinary shares plus cash in accordance with the terms of the liquidation. Under the terms of the distribution, all MXC shareholders will receive the same allocation of shares and cash.\nThe completion of the liquidation process is expected to take place on 2 March 2026, and the Distribution will happen shortly thereafter.\nImpact on Tialis\nWhen the Distribution takes place:\n· MXC will cease to be a shareholder in the Company;\n· Tialis' share register will become more diversified, with Tialis shares held directly by MXC's underlying shareholders; and\n· The Company would expect this to increase the free float and liquidity of Tialis shares on AIM.\nThe Board does not expect the Distribution to have any operational impact on Tialis' business, strategy or employees.\nRelationship with MXC\nMXC has been a long-standing and supportive shareholder of Tialis and has contributed meaningfully to the Company's development during this period. The Board would l...