REG - Zenova Group PLC - Potential RTO Acquisition & Suspension of Trading

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RNS Number : 8618Y  Zenova Group PLC  11 September 2025

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11 September 2025

 

Zenova Group PLC

("Zenova", the "Company" or the "Group")

Potential Acquisition by Reverse Takeover and Suspension of Trading on AIM

Zenova Group plc (AIM: ZED), the fire safety and heat management solutions
company, announces that it has entered into a non-binding head of terms to
acquire Restoreo International Limited ("Restoreo", together the "Potential
Transaction").

The Potential Transaction represents a fundamental change in the scale and
nature of Zenova's business. The enlarged company will combine Zenova's fire
safety and insulation technologies with Restoreo's products, international
distribution expertise, creating a broader global platform for sales,
manufacturing, and product innovation.

The Potential Transaction would constitute a reverse takeover of Zenova under
Rule 14 of the AIM Rules for Companies, given the size and scope of the
transaction relative to Zenova's existing business and accordingly, the
Company's shares will be suspended from trading on AIM today.

Rationale for the Potential Transaction

The Board of Zenova believes the most attractive opportunities for the
combined company lie in energy efficiency improvements, supported by various
government and non-government initiatives to improve building efficiency
standards and by EPC rating changes aimed at reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.

The Board is confident that by leveraging Restoreo's working capital, existing
technology, IP, logistics and distribution capabilities alongside Zenova's
existing technology, IP, and manufacturing infrastructure, the enlarged group
will be able to drive international growth through a combined product
portfolio.

The Potential Transaction will be conditional, inter alia, on receiving
regulatory approval from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for the combined
products of Zenova (walls) and Restoreo (windows), though which the greatest
heat and energy losses in buildings can be contained.

The Board believes the chances of securing market acceptance significantly
increase with BBA regulatory approval for Zenova's IP product range and
Restoreo's product as a combined solution. The Board also believes that a
combined solution will be easier to demonstrate in terms of effectiveness and
will support integration into Elmhurst's EPC rating software.

As part of the acquisition and reverse takeover process, approval from the
Company's shareholders at a General Meeting will be required under the AIM
Rules. As such, a further announcement with full details of the Potential
Transaction will be issued at the appropriate time once binding contracts are
entered into and an Admission Document has been published and sent to
shareholders with a notice of General Meeting. The Company is working towards
finalising the Potential Transaction and further details will be announced in
due course.

At this stage, the Potential Transaction is non-binding and subject to the
completion of due diligence, securing funding and other material
considerations. As such, there is no certainty that it will be completed, and
the timing thereof cannot be determined.

In accordance with Rule 14 of the AIM Rules for Companies, the Company's
shares will be suspended from trading on AIM with effect from 7:30am today.
The Company's ordinary shares will remain suspended until such time as either
an admission document is published, or an announcement is released confirming
that the transaction is not proceeding.

Shareholders should be aware that there is a risk that admission of the
Company's securities could be cancelled if they have been suspended from
trading for six months.

About Restoreo

Restereo is a recently formed UK-incorporated company with certified products
and intellectual property in the insulation materials industry, in particular
the windows and flooring markets.

 

For further information, please contact:

Zenova Group PLC

Thomas Melchior, Chief Executive Officer

Fiona Rodford, Chairperson
 
Tel: +44 20 3475 6834

SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (Nominated Adviser)
 

Matt Davis, Angus
Campbell
Tel: +44 20 3368 3550

 

Peterhouse Capital Limited
(Broker)

Charles Goodfellow
 
Tel: +44 207 469 0930

About Zenova Group PLC

Zenova Group PLC specializes in the development and supply of advanced fire
safety and temperature management technologies for industrial, commercial, and
residential sectors. Its product portfolio includes the Zenova FP fire
protection paint, Zenova IP thermal insulation paint, and the Zenova FX series
of fire extinguishers, all engineered to meet the highest safety and
efficiency standards in the industry. The product range is applicable to
industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

 Zenova FP, fire protection paint

A water based, fire protection paint (also known as a 'thermofoaming' or
'intumescent' paint), which can be used on any surface and colour matched to
any colour. When exposed to heat or flames, the paint expands and creates a
solid foam-like crust which will not burn and insulates the surface it is
painted on. This prevents surfaces from catching fire and stops fire
spreading.  It has been tested by global fire industry experts and complies
with UK building regulations and the latest UK and European fire safety
standards.

 Zenova IP, thermal insulation paint

A thermal insulation paint embeds the most modern insulating technology in a
thermos-like ultra-thin layer.  It saves energy by increasing the thermal
insulation level in commercial and residential buildings. Solar heat can
increase the temperature within a building by 75% to 90%. Zenova IP has been
independently tested and validated to deflect, absorb and dissipate up to 75%
of this heat, thereby reducing the inside temperature by up to 45%.  Suitable
for both exterior and interior, on any type of surface

 Zenova IR, thermal insulation render

Zenova IR is a ready mixed insulation render that can be applied to internal
and external walls in commercial and residential buildings to provide
immediate insulation benefits and can be colour matched to any colour.

 Zenova FX, fire extinguishers

A fire extinguisher like no other. It puts out class A, B, F and electrical
fires fully tested against European EN3 as well as British standards.
Available in 6 and 9 litre sizes.

 Zenova FX500, aerosol fire extinguisher

The Zenova FX500 is a high-performance handheld fire extinguisher that is
tested by independent experts and adheres to the highest industry
standards.   Safe for use on any type of fire the Zenova FX500 reduces the
risk of reignition. The Zenova FX 500 is quick, easy and safe to operated and
has been tested to BS6165 standard.

 Zenova CS, automatic ceiling sprinklers

The Zenova CS provides ceiling-mounted fire protection for new builds and can
be easily retrofitted into any existing environment to address all types of
fire risks

Zenova WB, wildfire barrier

A wildfire barrier fluid (applied via spray wands or aerial drops), which
provides a virtual barrier where fire simply will not burn. Repeated tests on
a variety of extremely dry wildfire fuels (grasses, hays, brush) demonstrates
the incredible fire resistance Zenova WB provides, while remaining viable
after application for30+ days in dry conditions.

 

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