REG - Quantum Data Energy - Business Growth Update and Capital Funding

Quantum Data EnergyAnnouncement

09/02/2026 07:00

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RNS Number : 1316S  Quantum Data Energy PLC  09 February 2026

Quantum Data Energy PLC

(Incorporated in England and Wales)

(Registration Number: 12886458)

LEI :213800HFVHGJ9YGO9F71

Share code on the LSE: MAST

ISIN: GB00BNG90H86

 

Dated: 9 February 2026

 

Quantum Data Energy PLC

("Quantum", "QDE" or the "Company")

 

Business Growth Update and Acceleration Capital Funding

 

London, UK - Quantum Data Energy PLC (LSE: MAST) is pleased to announce that
it has made significant progress to grow its portfolio of flexible generation
power assets and megawatts ("MW") in production as it progresses toward its
initial target of 300 MW. In particular, QDE is near completing financial
close and commencing with construction of its Bordesley 5 MW flexible
generation power project as recently announced in the Company's RNS
announcement dated 3 February 2026.

 

As a result of the progress made and to fund QDE's capital requirements for
the abovementioned project capex, an acceleration capital funding (the
"Acceleration Capital") has been undertaken to support the expeditious
completion. QDE has existing sufficient cash reserves to support the Company's
working capital requirements, and therefore the Acceleration Capital use of
proceeds is solely intended to provide capital to increase QDE's MWs in
production.

 

The Acceleration Capital raises £1,165,000 gross via the issue of 46,600,000
new ordinary shares at an issue price of 2.5p per new ordinary share ("Placing
Shares"). The Acceleration Capital has been facilitated by the Company's sole
corporate broker, Fortified Securities.

 

Pieter Krügel, CEO at Quantum Data Energy PLC, said: "We are excited about
the ongoing progress that we are making as we continue to build our portfolio
of flexgen assets to our initial target of 300 MW and beyond. The Acceleration
Capital has been undertaken solely to support the expeditious completion of an
immediate growth opportunity that will make a meaningful contribution to QDE's
portfolio of MWs in production. We are also working on a number of additional
near term growth opportunities and look forward to updating the market with
further updates in due course."

 

Admission and Total Voting Rights:

Application will be made for the admission of the 46,600,000 Placing Shares
to trading on the LSE ("Admission") pursuant to the authorities approved by
shareholders at the General Meeting on 8 July 2025. The shares will rank pari
passu with the existing ordinary shares and it is expected that Admission will
become effective at 8.00 a.m. on 12 February 2026.

 

Following Admission, the Company's issued share capital will consist
of 223,129,152 ordinary shares with voting rights. The Company does not hold
any ordinary shares in treasury. This figure of 223,129,152 may be used by
shareholders in the Company as the denominator for the calculations by which
they will determine if they require to notify their interest in, or a change
to their interest in, the share capital of the Company under the UK Financial
Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

 

Stay up to date with QDE's latest news and updates by joining our emailing
list and social media channels, as follows:

 

 Website               https://quantumdata.energy (https://quantumdata.energy)
 General enquires      https://quantumdata.energy/contact (https://quantumdata.energy/contact)
 RNS email alerts      https://quantumdata.energy/news (https://quantumdata.energy/news)
 LinkedIn              https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-data-energy-plc/
                       (https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-data-energy-plc/)
 X (formerly Twitter)  @mastplc

 

About Quantum Data Energy PLC:

Quantum Data Energy PLC (LSE: MAST) is a UK-based developer, operator and
owner of flexible generation power assets. The Company delivers flexible,
modular power solutions to the UK grid and AI datacentres worldwide, enabling
scalable, reliable energy for next-generation digital infrastructure. The
Company has deep expertise in infrastructure planning, grid access, gas
access, and efficient power supply. Its new AI power supply strategy is
intended to position Quantum as a leading AI infrastructure platform on
the London Stock Exchange.

 

ENDS

 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the UK
version of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU No. 596/2014) as it forms part of
United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act
2018 ('UK MAR'). Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside
information is now considered to be in the public domain.

 

 Pieter Krügel      contact@quantumdata.energy (mailto:contact@quantumdata.energy)  Quantum Data Energy PLC  CEO
 Guy Wheatley, CFA  +44 (0)203 4117773                                              Fortified Securities     Corporate Broker

 

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