Meridian Announces FTSE Index Inclusion and Moves from SETSqx to SETS

Executive Summary

• Meridian Mining plc will transition its share trading on the London Stock Exchange from SETSqx to SETS effective June 5, 2026.
• The administrative change is made in preparation for the company's expected inclusion in the FTSE Small Cap Index on June 22, 2026.
• The transition is intended to improve investor access and liquidity through traditional order book trades and market maker quotes.

Key Details

• Trading venue transition from LSE Main Market SETSqx to SETS.
• Effective date for the transition: June 5, 2026.
• Anticipated FTSE Small Cap Index inclusion date: June 22, 2026.
• Expected benefits include enhanced liquidity via traditional order book trades and two-way quotes from market makers.
• The move aligns with the company's broader index inclusion strategy following its LSE Mainboard listing.

Notable Quotes

• Mr. Gilbert Clark, CEO: "The inclusion in the FTSE Index series is the first step in our Index inclusion strategy, and was a key rationale for our LSE Mainboard listing. We look forward to continuing to grow the Company and will target inclusion in other indices alongside the advancement of the Cabaçal Project towards Final Investment Decision and on to first production."