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Results of Fundraising
Defence Holdings PLC has successfully completed a placing of 400,000,000 new ordinary shares at 1 pence per share, raising £4 million in gross proceeds. This significantly oversubscribed fundraising will enable the company to accelerate its strategic plans and pursue further opportunities within the defence technology sector. Following admission on July 1, 2026, the company's total issued share capital will be 2,873,485,974 ordinary shares, with each share carrying one vote. Disclaimer*
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