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title: "Calculus VCT Expands Share Capital With New £0.5733 Issue to Support Venture Investments"
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description: "Calculus VCT plc has issued 3,552,444 new ordinary shares at 57.33 pence to expand its capital base for venture investments. The shares will be admitted to the FCA’s Official List and the London Stock Exchange around 23 February 2026, increasing total issued share capital to 92,286,924 shares. This move reflects strong investor demand for tax-efficient venture capital and may enhance liquidity. The updated share count is crucial for shareholders regarding regulatory disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s rules."
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# Calculus VCT Expands Share Capital With New £0.5733 Issue to Support Venture Investments

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Calculus VCT ( (GB:CLC) ) just unveiled an update.

Calculus VCT plc has issued 3,552,444 new ordinary shares at an average price of 57.33 pence in connection with its 2025/26 offer for subscription, expanding its capital base to support further venture capital investments. The new shares are expected to be admitted to the FCA’s Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange around 23 February 2026, taking the company’s total issued share capital and voting rights to 92,286,924 shares, a figure that investors must now use for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

The increased share capital underscores continued investor demand for tax-efficient venture capital exposure and may enhance liquidity in Calculus VCT’s shares, while also providing additional funds for the trust’s target portfolio companies. The updated voting rights position is significant for shareholders monitoring their notifiable stakes under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, as any changes in holdings will now be measured against this higher base of outstanding shares.

**More about Calculus VCT**

Calculus VCT plc is a UK-listed venture capital trust that raises funds from investors to back a portfolio of growth-oriented, smaller unquoted or AIM-quoted companies, offering tax-efficient exposure to early-stage and expanding businesses. The trust’s shares trade on the London Stock Exchange’s main market, and it operates under the UK’s regulated VCT framework overseen by the FCA.

**Average Trading Volume:** 33,255

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Strong Buy

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