Vault Ventures Plc - ETH Purchase

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon the publication of this announcement via the Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain. Please see the important notice at the end of this announcement.

04 August 2025

Vault Ventures PLC

("Vault Ventures" or the "Company")

ETH Purchase

Vault Ventures plc (AQSE: VULT), a London based technology developer focused on blockchain and fintech innovation, is pleased to announce the purchase of an additional 59.44 ETH, between 30th July - 1st Aug 2025, at an average price of £2,780.54 ($3,707.39) per ETH, as part of the Company's digital asset treasury strategy whose primary purpose is to support the operations of the Company.

Following the above purchase, the total assets held in Treasury are:

-       Number of ETH: 771.37 (c.77.09%)

-       Number of BTC: 4.00 (c.12.86%)

-       Number of SOL: 2,200.32 (c.10.07%)

Market-to-Net-Asset-Value Ratio (mNAV)

As of 04 August 2025, the Company's market capitalisation at the time of this announcement is approximately £2.79 million and the total value of the crypto asset holdings in treasury is approximately £2.68 million, resulting in a market-to-net-asset-value (mNAV) ratio of approximately 1.04. This ratio provides a simple measure of how a company's market capitalisation compares to the assets it holds. A lower mNAV may indicate a closer alignment between the Company's market value and its digital asset treasury.

About Vault

Vault PLC is a UK-based technology company specialising in identifying, developing and commercialising early-stage technology businesses, primarily in the blockchain and fintech sectors. Vault has adopted Ethereum and Solana as core digital assets within its treasury strategy, reflecting confidence in Ethereum's long-term utility and ecosystem strength and in Solana's attractive staking yields and growing institutional adoption.  Together these offer Vault an efficient, scalable, and yield-generating alternative for treasury management.

For more information, please visit the Company's website at: https://vaultplc.com/

The Directors of the Company take responsibility for this announcement. 

Important Notice:

This announcement includes information relating to the Company's treasury management strategy. The Company's treasury activities involve investment in financial instruments that may fluctuate in value and are subject to market, credit and liquidity risks. These investments are undertaken for corporate purposes and are not offered to the public. This announcement does not constitute investment advice or an offer or invitation to invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. Capital is at risk and returns are not guaranteed.

1.   Capital at risk

Investments made as part of the treasury strategy may fluctuate in value. There is a risk that capital may be lost. 

2.   No guarantee of returns

Returns generated through treasury activities are not guaranteed and may vary depending on market and economic conditions.

3.   Liquidity risk

Some treasury assets may be illiquid or subject to market constraints, which could affect the company's ability to access funds when needed.

4.   Market and Interest Rate Exposure

Changes in interest rates. Inflation or broader market conditions may adversely impact the value or performance of treasury investments.

5.   Credit and counterparty risks

The Company is exposed to the risk that counterparties may default on their obligations, potentially resulting in financial loss.

6.   Regulatory and Taxation Uncertainty

Future changes in regulation or tax treatment may affect the structure or outcomes of the treasury strategy.

7.   Not a financial promotion

This communication is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or invitation to invest. The treasury strategy is managed for corporate purposes and is not marketed to the public.