Reabold Resources - Statement re Possible Offer
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Reabold Resources PLC
15 June 2026
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN, INTO OR FROM ANY
JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR
REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION
THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FALLING UNDER RULE 2.4 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND
MERGERS (THE "CODE") AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A FIRM INTENTION TO
MAKE AN OFFER UNDER RULE 2.7 OF THE CODE. THERE CAN BE NO CERTAINTY THAT ANY OFFER
WILL BE MADE, NOR AS TO THE TERMS ON WHICH ANY OFFER MAY BE MADE
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION
Reabold Resources plc
("Reabold" or the "Company")
Response to statement regarding possible offer for Union Jack Oil Plc ("Union Jack")
Reabold Resources plc, the investing company focused on developing strategic gas projects for European energy
security, notes the announcement made by Union Jack earlier today and confirms that it is in discussions with the
board of Union Jack regarding an all-share offer by Reabold for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of
Union Jack (the "Possible Offer"). Reabold believes that the combination of the two complementary companies
would create a group with greater scale, superior access to capital and other compelling operating efficiencies.
A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate. Shareholders are advised to take no action at this
stage. There can be no certainty that any firm offer will be made, nor as to the terms of any offer, should one be
made.
In accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code, Reabold is required, by no later than 5.00 p.m. on 13 July 2026, either
to announce a firm intention to make an offer for Union Jack in accordance with Rule 2.7 of the Code or to
announce that it does not intend to make an offer, in which case the announcement will be treated as a statement
to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. This deadline may be extended with the consent of the Panel on Takeovers
and Mergers (the "Panel") in accordance with Rule 2.6(c) of the Code.
In accordance with Rule 2.4(c)(iii) of the Code, Reabold confirms that it is not aware of any dealings in Union Jack
shares that would require a minimum level, or particular form, of consideration that it would be obliged to offer
under Rule 6 or Rule 11 of the Code (as appropriate). However, it has not been practicable for Reabold to make
enquiries of all persons presumed to be acting in concert with it prior to this announcement in order to confirm
whether any details are required to be disclosed under Rule 2.4(c)(iii). To the extent that any such details are
identified following such enquiries, Reabold will make an announcement disclosing such details as soon as
practicable, and in any event by no later than the time it is required to make its Opening Position Disclosure under
Rule 8.1 of the Code.
For further information, please contact:
Reabold Resources Plc
Stephen Williams
Sachin Oza
Via our Investor Hub
https://reabold.com/
Cavendish - Nominated & Financial Adviser and Broker
Neil McDonald
Pearl Kellie
Henrik Persson
+44 (0) 20 7220 0500
Camarco
Billy Clegg
Rebecca Waterworth
Sam Morris
+44 (0) 20 3757 4980
Subscribe to our news alert service: https://reabold.com/auth/signup
Notes to Editors
Reabold Resources PLC is a UK-based upstream oil and gas investment company focused on generating returns
through investment in low-risk energy projects with high potential upside. Investment activity is undertaken through
strategic equity stakes in proven undeveloped gas discoveries with significant resources and near-term production
potential, primarily across the UK and continental Europe. To support its investment strategy, Reabold balances
proceeds from asset sales between shareholder returns and re-investment in new projects, with a focus on
contributing to European energy security while achieving significant valuation uplift through clear monetisation
pathways.
Rule 2.9 disclosure
In accordance with Rule 2.9 of the Code, Reabold confirms that as at the date of this announcement, it has
14,781,486 ordinary shares of 100 pence each in issue and admitted to trading on AIM of the London Stock
Exchange. Of these, 280,271 shares are held in treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Reabold is
currently 14,501,215. The International Securities Identification Number for Reabold ordinary shares is
GB00BVK55Z16 and Legal Entity Identifier is 2138006DR8T8XE87OC49.
Rule 26.1
In accordance with Rule 26.1 of the Code, a copy of this announcement will be available on the Company's
website www.reabold.com. The content of the website referred to in this announcement is not incorporated into
and does not form part of this announcement.
Important Notice
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited ("Cavendish"), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct
Authority ("FCA") in the United Kingdom, is acting exclusively as financial adviser to Reabold and no one else in
connection with the matters described in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than
Reabold for providing the protections afforded to clients of Cavendish nor for providing advice in connection with
the matters referred to herein. Neither Cavendish nor any of its subsidiaries, branches or affiliates owes or accepts
any duty, liability or responsibility whatsoever (whether direct or indirect, whether in contract, in tort, under statute
or otherwise) to any person who is not a client of Cavendish in connection with this announcement, any statement
contained herein, any offer or otherwise. Apart from the responsibilities and liabilities, if any, which may be
imposed on Cavendish by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, or the regulatory regime established
thereunder, or under the regulatory regime of any jurisdiction where exclusion of liability under the relevant
regulatory regime would be illegal, void or unenforceable, neither Cavendish nor any of its affiliates accepts any
responsibility or liability whatsoever for the contents of this announcement, and no representation, express or
implied, is made by it, or purported to be made on its behalf, in relation to the contents of this announcement,
including its accuracy, completeness or verification of any other statement made or purported to be made by it, or
on its behalf, in connection with Reabold or the matters described in this document. To the fullest extent permitted
by applicable law, Reabold and its affiliates accordingly disclaim all and any responsibility or liability whether
arising in tort, contract or otherwise (save as referred to above) which they might otherwise have in respect of this
announcement, or any statement contained herein.
The information in this announcement has not been audited or otherwise independently verified and no
representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness,
accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or opinions contained herein. None of the Company or
any of its affiliates, advisors or representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for
any loss whatsoever arising from any use of this announcement, or its contents, or otherwise arising in connection
with this announcement.
This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to sell, or any solicitation of any offer
to purchase any shares in the Company, nor shall it or any part of it or the fact of its distribution form the basis of,
or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment or investment decisions relating thereto, nor does it
constitute a recommendation regarding the shares of the Company.
Certain statements, statistics and projections in this announcement are or may be forward looking. By their nature,
forward‑looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or assumptions that may or may not occur and
actual results or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any particular expectation will be met and reliance should not be
placed on any forward-looking statement. Accordingly, forward-looking statements contained in this announcement
regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as representation that such trends or activities will continue
in the future. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are based on the
knowledge and information available only at the date of this announcement's preparation.
The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or keep current the information contained in this
announcement, including any forward‑looking statements, or to correct any inaccuracies which may become
apparent and any opinions expressed in it are subject to change without notice.
References in this announcement to other reports or materials, such as a website address, have been provided to
direct the reader to other sources of information on Reabold which may be of interest. Neither the content of
Reabold's website nor any website accessible by hyperlinks from Reabold's website nor any additional materials
contained or accessible thereon, are incorporated in, or form part of, this announcement.
Disclosure requirements of the Code
Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Code, any person who is interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of an
offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror (being any offeror other than an offeror in respect of which it
has been announced that its offer is, or is likely to be, solely in cash) must make an Opening Position Disclosure
following the commencement of the offer period and, if later, following the announcement in which any securities
exchange offeror is first identified. An Opening Position Disclosure must contain details of the person's interests
and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii)
any securities exchange offeror(s). An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(a) applies must
be made by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the 10th business day following the commencement of the
offer period and, if appropriate, by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the 10th business day following the
announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. Relevant persons who deal in the
relevant securities of the offeree company or of a securities exchange offeror prior to the deadline for making an
Opening Position Disclosure must instead make a Dealing Disclosure.
Under Rule 8.3(b) of the Code, any person who is, or becomes, interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant
securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror must make a Dealing Disclosure if the
person deals in any relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror. A Dealing
Disclosure must contain details of the dealing concerned and of the person's interests and short positions in, and
rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange
offeror(s), save to the extent that these details have previously been disclosed under Rule 8. A Dealing Disclosure
by a person to whom Rule 8.3(b) applies must be made by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the business
day following the date of the relevant dealing.
If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to
acquire or control an interest in relevant securities of an offeree company or a securities exchange offeror, they will
be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.
Opening Position Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company and by any offeror and Dealing
Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company, by any offeror and by any persons acting in concert with
any of them (see Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4).
Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of whose relevant securities Opening Position Disclosures
and Dealing Disclosures must be made can be found in the Disclosure Table on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk, including details of the number of relevant securities in issue, when the offer period
commenced and when any offeror was first identified. You should contact the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit on
+44 (0)20 7638 0129 if you are in any doubt as to whether you are required to make an Opening Position
Disclosure or a Dealing Disclosure.
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