19 May 2026

The term private market is at risk of being misunderstood. It’s a symptom of many factors and whilst historically access to these investments has been limited, the industry globally is now evolving at pace. 

IPOs are no longer the default route to growth, so more businesses are staying private for longer. Yet to ensure private markets can continue to grow and provide an alternative to address the needs of investors and companies alike, venue providers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, so the line between private and public markets will continue to blur.

At JP Jenkins, their well-known private market historically operated on a manual basis. The 2023 acquisition by InfinitX revolutionised the approach, with upgrades allowing any broker or institution connected to public market infrastructure to place orders over industry standard Order Management Systems. This seamless integration means it’s as easy for a broker or fund manager to price and place orders for privately listed stocks as it is for blue chips. Yes, there are challenges with liquidity, but the ability to place these orders is fully embedded into the public market infrastructure, with deals exchanged electronically and settlement taking place with the usual CREST registrars.

Further, in March 2026, JP Jenkins conducted the first ever liquidity event under the new PISCES (Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System) regulatory regime. Using our newly formed private market and existing public market infrastructure, our success here reinforced the UK Government’s commitment to the growth potential of private markets.

Enabling liquidity events to take place in a structured manner is fundamental to growing private markets. We’re at the start of this journey now, but the path ahead is a bright one and the functionality JP Jenkins delivers as part of our PISCES offer gives participating companies unparalleled levels of control. Companies set the parameters for the price channel where their shares can trade to minimise volatility, choose between auction events and trading periods and can also specify timing. Whether that’s once a month or once a year, the client decides, giving them control of the process. 

Further, the removal of stamp duty and preservation of employee rights under EMI schemes, the PISCES framework looks to ensure private companies can scale efficiently whilst providing liquidity and capital reallocation across the growth company segment. 

Private markets are no longer a niche play. They are moving mainstream, driven by a combined desire for companies to stay away from public markets, investors seeking liquidity and technology and venue providers stepping up, realising that there’s an alternative route to IPO or trade sale. The genre may be Private Markets, but the reality is already looking closer to Public Markets lite.

Mike McCudden, CEO at JP Jenkins

15 May 2026

ITHL:JPJ

ISIN: GB00BPLKLR77

Industrial Technical Holdings Limited

(“ITHL” or “the Company”)

ITHL Publishes 2025 Audited Financial Results and Reports Strong 2026 Growth Momentum

London, United Kingdom – Industrial Technical Holdings Limited (“ITHL”), the international engineering and manufacturing group focused on precision industrial components and smart manufacturing solutions, today announced its audited consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The audit was conducted by Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards.

The 2025 results reflect continued operational expansion, strategic investments in automation and production capacity, and the Company’s ongoing transition toward higher-value industrial and software-driven solutions.

2025 Financial Highlights (Audited)

• Revenue: USD 7.41 million (2024: USD 7.01 million)
• Gross Profit: USD 2.02 million (2024: USD 1.61 million)
• Operating Profit: USD 165,508 (2024: USD 30,293)
• Total Assets: USD 5.53 million (2024: USD 5.46 million)
• Total Equity: USD 2.39 million (2024: USD 2.19 million)
• Cash Balance: USD 866,937

While the Group recorded a modest net loss of USD 73,517 in 2025, management notes that the result was primarily driven by non-cash impairment provisions, expanded infrastructure investments, and accelerated development initiatives supporting future growth.

Strategic Progress During 2025

ITHL continued to strengthen its manufacturing platform during 2025 through additional investments in CNC equipment, automation systems, and facility expansion totaling approximately USD 362,000.

The Company also advanced development of its proprietary smart manufacturing software initiatives, including ProManage and ATREYU, designed to support Industry 4.0 production management, AI-driven workflow optimization, and real-time manufacturing analytics.

Euroland remained the Group’s largest market in 2025, generating approximately USD 4.5 million in revenue, while long-standing OEM relationships across Europe and North America continued to provide operational stability and recurring business.

2026 Outlook

ITHL has entered 2026 with strong commercial momentum. As of January 15, 2026, the Company reported a confirmed order book exceeding USD 5.6 million and fixed contract projections totaling approximately USD 11.3 million for the current fiscal year.

Management expects 2026 growth to be supported by expanded Tier-1 OEM relationships, higher production utilization, increased European industrial contracts, and continued development of proprietary software and automation solutions.

Chairman Andreas Spiegler commented:

“2025 was a year of disciplined investment and operational strengthening. We continued building the foundation for scalable growth across both manufacturing and industrial software. Entering 2026, we see increasing demand, a strong order pipeline, and meaningful opportunities to expand our international industrial footprint.”

About Industrial Technical Holdings Limited

Industrial Technical Holdings Limited (ITHL) is an international engineering and manufacturing group specializing in precision components, industrial assemblies, and smart manufacturing technologies serving agricultural, industrial, and heavy machinery sectors across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding future operations, growth projections, order intake, software commercialization, and strategic initiatives. Actual results may differ materially due to market conditions, supply chain factors, customer demand, financing availability, regulatory developments, and other risks and uncertainties.

For further information, please contact:

Office of Andreas Spiegler, Chairman
Industrial Technical Holdings Limited
📧 spiegler@cssc-tp.com

RNS Number : 0215E

Powder Monkey Group Limited

13 May 2026

PMGL:JPJ

ISIN: GB00BPNWR625

Powder Monkey Group Limited

("Powder Monkey Group" or "the Company")

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Powder Monkey Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Higginson as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Andy brings over 40 years of extensive experience in retail, consumer markets, finance, and strategy. He spent 15 years as an Executive Director at Tesco plc, serving as Group Finance Director and Chief Executive of Retailing Services during a period of significant international growth. He has held numerous high-profile roles including Chairman of JD Sports Fashion plc, William Morrison Supermarkets plc for 6 years and N Brown Group, as well as Non-Executive Director positions at leading consumer and financial services businesses. His deep expertise in scaling operations, corporate governance, and international expansion will be invaluable as Powder Monkey Group continues to grow its brewing, beverage and hospitality portfolio globally.

Commenting on the appointment, Mike McGeever, Chairman said: "We are delighted to welcome Andy to the Board. His strategic insight and proven track record will strongly support our ambitious growth plans in the ever broadening portfolio of Powder Monkey Group".

Andy Higginson added "I've been watching Powder Monkey's growth over the last 3 years and the strategy has been impressive despite the markets. I have made a significant financial investment into this business as I can see where this team can go with it."

In 2025 alone Powder Monkey acquired seven additional breweries and this latest appointment will support the business as it broadens its wholesale customer base. The appointment comes ahead of a new Share Subscription to be launched in June 2026 in line with JP Jenkins' secondary share trading platform.

2026 has most recently seen the opening of an impressive significant new brewing capacity in the rapidly growing South West of Sydney.

Meaningful discussions continue with Asian, US and European organisations seeking alignments.

The indicative pricing for the ordinary shares as well as the transaction history, will be available on the JP Jenkins website at https://jpjenkins.com/company/powder-monkey-group-limited/.

For further information, please contact:

Powder Monkey Group Limited

Investor Relations

Email: investor.relations@powdermonkeygroup.com

Tel: +44 (0) 239 252 2126

JP Jenkins Ltd

Client Services

Email: info@jpjenkins.com

Tel. +44 (0) 207 469 0937

ENDS

30 April 2026

HGEN:JPJ

ISIN: GB00BL6K7L04

Hydrogen Capital Growth PLC

("the Company")

Shares trading on JP Jenkins

London, UK, 30 April 2026  - Hydrogen Capital Growth PLC (HGEN:JPJ)

The Company today announces that its shares have been admitted to trading on JP Jenkins share dealing platform. The Company's registered address is 4th Floor, 140 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4HY, United Kingdom.

Hydrogen Capital Growth plc (formerly HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc, ticker: HGEN) was launched in 2021 as a London-listed investment trust to invest in clean hydrogen and energy transition technologies. In December 2025, the Company adopted a managed realisation strategy pursuant to which it intends to realise the Company's existing investments in an orderly manner and return proceeds to shareholders. On 12 March 2026, the Company announced that it was seeking to delist from the London Stock Exchange plc ("LSE")  which was approved by shareholders on 30 March 2026.

The cancellation from trading on the LSE has taken effect today and admission to trading on JP Jenkins trading platform has now taken effect.  Please see the announcement published on 12 March 2026 for further details. The Board and Afkenel Schipstra have agreed that her resignation as a Director of the Company will be deferred and is now expected to be effective on or about 12 May 2026.

JP Jenkins provides a share trading venue for unlisted or unquoted assets in companies, enabling shareholders and prospective investors to buy and sell equity on a matched bargain basis. JP Jenkins is a company incorporated in England & Wales with registered number 08014724 and whose registered office is at 101 Wigmore Street, 5th Floor, London, England, W1U 1QU (JPJ). JPJ (FRN 1037394) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The indicative pricing for the ordinary shares as well as the transaction history, will be available on the JP Jenkins website at (https://jpjenkins.com/).

For further information, please contact:

Hydrogen Capital Growth plc

Redwheel, Investment Adviser

Tel. +44 (0) 1372 232 125

Email: HGENInvestmentTrust@Redwheel.com

JP Jenkins Ltd

Client Services Team

Tel. +44 (0) 207 469 0937

Email: Info@jpjenkins.com

ENDS

Riyadh-headquartered The Sports Consultancy (TSC) announces GCC partnership with global sports data leader 4GLOBAL, expanding its data and AI-powered advisory offer across infrastructure planning, participation growth, and impact measurement.

Riyadh, 20th April 2026 — The Sports Consultancy (TSC), the Riyadh-headquartered sports management consultancy, today announced a GCC-wide partnership with 4GLOBAL, the global leader in sports data, demand modelling, and participation intelligence.

The partnership was formalised at the Sports Investment Forum (SIF) in Riyadh and marks a significant expansion of TSC’s data and AI capabilities — bringing together world-class sports intelligence, econometric impact measurement, and strategic advisory under one regional platform, built and delivered from the Kingdom.

A Region at an Inflection Point

The numbers alone tell a striking story. Saudi Arabia’s sports market has grown from $1.3 billion in 2016 to $8.5 billion today, with projections reaching $22.4 billion by 2030 — a figure that would place the Kingdom among the world’s leading sports economies. The participation rates have risen from 13% of the population in 2015 to 50% today, and over 100 major international events have been hosted across 40 sports since 2019. The infrastructure investment pipeline is equally significant, with $2.7 billion committed to facility development and renovation by 2028.

The scale of what is being built — and the pace at which it is being built — is without precedent in the region’s history.

For TSC, this investment environment represents both an opportunity and a responsibility. TSC’s commercial and strategic advisory — spanning feasibility, venue commercialisation, operator procurement, and event strategy — has always been grounded in rigorous analysis. The partnership with 4GLOBAL will now take that advisory to a new level, embedding world leading data intelligence at every stage of the decision-making process. This unique combination of expertise and proprietary data will enhance the our services and provide unparalleled levels of insight for partners across the region.

Three Capabilities. One Mission.

Infrastructure and Demand Planning

Giga-projects, development authorities, and investors building sports and mixed-use destinations need to know where demand exists, what facilities will be used, and how to structure commercial models that work. Through 4GLOBAL’s proprietary demand modelling platform — proven to 96% accuracy globally and driven by a global database of over 8bn datapoints— TSC can now provide GCC clients with the same evidence base that has guided investment decisions in leading sports cities worldwide.

Participation and Federation Strategy

Increasing mass participation is not just a social objective — it is a commercial and reputational one. Federations and governments need to understand where their audiences are, what barriers exist, and which interventions will move the dial. 4GLOBAL’s participation mapping and benchmarking capabilities, now available through TSC in the GCC, provide that evidence base at city, national, and regional scale.

Major Event Legacy & Impact

Every major event in the region needs to demonstrate its value — to leadership, to sponsors, to tourism authorities, and to the next bid committee. TSC’s Event Impact platform, already deployed for leading Saudi and UAE organisations, integrates economic, social, commercial, and reputational measurement into a single real-time intelligence tool. The Event Impact enables rights holders, governments, and cities to move beyond post-event reports and make smarter decisions across their entire events portfolio — before, during, and after delivery.

Built Here, for the Region

TSC is headquartered in Riyadh as a recognised Regional Headquarters (RHQ) company, with deep experience advising governments, federations, and major projects across the GCC. The 4GLOBAL partnership deepens that commitment — bringing permanent, regionally embedded data capability to a market that has historically relied on international consultants without sustained local presence.

“The GCC has demanded increasing levels of insight-led expertise as governments and investors build major event, infrastructure, and sports IP portfolios of extraordinary scale and ambition. TSC has been at the centre of that work — advising on commercial frameworks, feasibility, and legacy across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Our partnership with 4GLOBAL now gives us something we have long needed: the world’s most comprehensive sports participation and demand intelligence, embedded directly into our advisory. Together, we can ensure that the facilities being built, the programmes being designed, and the events being hosted in this region don’t just happen — they deliver”

Angus Buchanan, Co-Founder & CEO, The Sports Consultancy (TSC)

“4GLOBAL has spent two decades helping cities plan facilities communities actually use, supporting federations in growing participation, and working alongside organising committees at nine Olympic and major international games to maximise their legacy. In every case, the difference between ambition and measurable outcomes has been data. The GCC is now one of the most significant sports investment environments in the world — and partnering with TSC gives our intelligence the crucial strategic and commercial layer it needs to translate into real decisions, on the ground, in the region.”

Jack Shakespeare, Managing Director – UK, EU, GCC – 4GLOBAL About TSC

The Sports Consultancy (TSC) is a Riyadh-headquartered sports management consultancy advising governments, federations, development authorities, and major event organisers across the GCC and globally. TSC’s services span feasibility and commercialisation strategy, operator procurement, event impact measurement, and data and AI-powered sports intelligence. TSC is the developer of EventAIQ, the region’s leading event impact measurement platform. thesportsconsultancy.com

About 4GLOBAL

4GLOBAL is a data, services, and software company focused on sports participation, facility planning, and major event intelligence. With a proprietary DataHub tracking over one billion visits across 2,500+ facilities, and a track record spanning 35+ major events including the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, and Pan American Games, 4GLOBAL provides governments, cities, federations, and investors with the evidence base to make better decisions in sport. 4GLOBAL.com

Media Enquiries

Rasha Shrief

The Sports Consultancy (TSC)

Rasha.Shrief@thesportsconsultancy.com

The Directors’ Valuation is currently £2.63 per share.

The Directors’ Valuation was last reviewed in March 2026. Details about the update are available here.

Our approach to the Directors’ Valuation has been consistently applied for the last 17 years. It is based on the value of each project in the portfolio, both operating and under construction.

We use a detailed discounted cash flow valuation. This looks at the forecast income for each project in the future less direct project costs and central overheads.

The forecast is discounted to account for time and risk- with more risky projects discounted more and money forecast to be received further into the future discounted more than money due in the short term.

We consider this approach appropriate for our projects which are capital intensive and long-term investments. The Directors’ Valuation is regularly updated and adjusted after any material events which impact on the valuation, such as the acquisition of new projects, changes in electricity prices and corporation tax.

In 2019, we sold two operational wind farms realising a significant gain. Established renewable energy projects have become a desirable commodity, offering long term inflation linked revenues. The sale of the two projects provides further evidence to support our valuation of the Company.

RNS Number : 9576X

JP Jenkins

24 March 2026

Result of JP Jenkins Private Market auction - QPLAY

London, 24th March 2026 - JP Jenkins, the established UK venue for unlisted companies, has confirmed the conclusion of the world's first liquidity event under the PISCES regulatory framework. An order window for transacting shares in QPLAY, makers of the Outsmarted digital board game, opened on Wednesday 18th March and uncrossed at 4.35pm today, Tuesday 24th March.

Enabling successful, growing companies like QPLAY and their investors to have direct, transparent access to secondary markets is a cornerstone of the PISCES project, whilst also reflecting JP Jenkins' mission to drive the evolution and innovation of capital markets.

Media contact:

Tony Cross      

Monk Communications Ltd      

tony@monkcommunications.com

+44 (0) 7973 284 749

About JP Jenkins

JP Jenkins is the UK's largest liquidity venue for unlisted assets, and the first to run a PISCES trading event. The company provides an efficient platform for privately held and unlisted businesses who are seeking a liquidity solution for holders of their securities. Historically this activity has been undertaken on the JP Jenkins Matched Bargain Facility and is now complemented by the JP Jenkins Private Market for transactions under PISCES.

JP Jenkins was acquired by the innovative FinTech provider InfinitX in 2023, enabling the display of real-time access and pricing with any registered broker or financial institution, who can then connect, execute and settle with JP Jenkins over existing market infrastructures. In 2025, JP Jenkins received direct authorisation from the FCA and has also been granted a PISCES operator license.

RGH acquires RiskPod to enhance its workforce optimisation platform with tech-enabled compliance, KYC, AML and regulatory transformation capabilities.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Resource Group Holdings Plc (RGH) is pleased to announce the acquisition of RiskPod, a UK and Dubai based compliance marketplace platform delivering specialist regulatory and risk expertise to organisations operating in highly regulated sectors.

RiskPod connects businesses with experienced compliance professionals through a scalable, technology-enabled marketplace model. The platform supports organisations across financial services, digital assets and other regulated industries with services spanning KYC, AML, transaction monitoring and regulatory transformation programmes.

The acquisition represents a strategic expansion of RGH’s capability within compliance advisory and risk management services, strengthening the Group’s ability to support clients navigating increasingly complex regulatory environments.

Growing Demand for Compliance Expertise

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies globally, organisations are facing rising pressure to ensure robust compliance frameworks, effective risk management and scalable access to specialist expertise.

RiskPod’s marketplace model addresses this need by providing flexible access to a network of experienced compliance professionals who can support short-term projects, regulatory change initiatives and long-term transformation programmes.

By integrating RiskPod into the group, RGH expands its ability to support organisations with technology-enabled, specialist compliance delivery, complementing its existing recruitment, advisory and workforce optimisation services.

Leadership and Expertise

As part of the transaction, CEO Mark Weclawek and the RiskPod team will join RGH, bringing deep domain expertise, long-standing client relationships and a strong reputation within the compliance and regulatory risk sector.

Their leadership and market insight will play a key role in expanding the Group’s presence in regulated markets and further strengthening its capability in compliance advisory and project-based delivery.

Strategic Capability Expansion

RiskPod enhances RGH’s service mix with a scalable, technology-enabled delivery model aligned to growing demand for specialist regulatory expertise.

The addition strengthens the Group’s position in sectors facing heightened compliance requirements while introducing a higher-margin, project-based revenue stream supported by recurring client demand.

The acquisition also broadens RGH’s addressable market in compliance advisory, regulatory transformation and managed risk services, complementing its existing capabilities across recruitment, workforce optimisation and HR advisory.

Together, RGH and RiskPod will support organisations in building resilient, compliant and future-ready workforces.

About Resource Group Holdings Plc (RGH)

Resource Group Holdings Plc (RGH) is a global, acquisitive workforce optimisation, recruitment and people consultancy group delivering integrated talent solutions to organisations worldwide.

Headquartered in London, RGH operates across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. The group supports clients across multiple sectors through specialist teams led by experienced recruiters and consultants with deep industry expertise.

RGH provides end-to-end people solutions spanning Executive Search, Professional Recruitment, Large Scale Deployment, Workforce Optimisation and HR & Advisory.

The group’s growth strategy is built on disciplined, value-led acquisitions of specialist businesses, talent and technology. RGH preserves the entrepreneurial identity of partner companies while providing the infrastructure, capital and technology required to scale sustainably.

At the core of RGH’s approach are four pillars: collaboration, value creation, entrepreneurial freedom and business for good.

Through continued investment in technology, including proprietary AI and workforce optimisation platforms, RGH is building a globally connected ecosystem designed to shape the future of work.

For further information please visit:
https://www.resourcegroupholdings.com
https://www.rgh-global.com

Media enquiries:
yasmin.brown@rgh-global.com

Yasmin Brown
Resource Group Holdings
+44 7951679634
email us here

RNS Number : 1192X

JP Jenkins

18 March 2026

QPLAY formally admitted to JP Jenkins' Private Market

World's first PICSES liquidity event now open.

London, 18th March 2026 - JP Jenkins, the established UK venue for unlisted companies, has this morning welcomed QPLAY, makers of the Outsmarted digital board game, as the first company to join its Private Market. Operating under the new PISCES trading framework, a five day window is now open enabling investors to post buy and sell orders in QPLAY via a network of institutional intermediaries.

The order window runs from Wednesday 18th March until Tuesday 24th March. The auction will uncross at 4.35pm on 24th March.

Investors will participate via one of the approved intermediaries, which include Peel Hunt and Winterflood Securities. The JP Jenkins order book connects directly to the existing Order Management Systems used in the London market.

Enabling successful, growing British companies like QPLAY and their investors to have direct, transparent access to secondary markets is a cornerstone of the PISCES project, whilst also reflecting JP Jenkins' mission to drive the evolution and innovation of capital markets. This integration of JP Jenkins Private Market with the wider financial ecosystem means for approved investors, the process of buying shares in a JP Jenkins Private Market-listed company is as seamless as buying any other traded asset, complementing the existing capital markets landscape.

Media contact:

Tony Cross      

Monk Communications Ltd      

tony@monkcommunications.com

+44 (0) 7973 284 749

About JP Jenkins

JP Jenkins is the UK's largest liquidity venue for unlisted assets. The company provides an efficient platform for privately held and unlisted businesses who are seeking a liquidity solution for holders of their securities. Historically this activity has been undertaken on the JP Jenkins Matched Bargain Facility and is now complemented by the JP Jenkins Private Market for transactions under PISCES.

JP Jenkins was acquired by the innovative FinTech provider InfinitX in 2023, enabling the display of real-time access and pricing with any registered broker or financial institution, who can then connect, execute and settle with JP Jenkins over existing market infrastructures. In 2025, JP Jenkins received direct authorisation from the FCA and has also been granted a PISCES operator license.

20 February 2026

ROCK:JPJ

ISIN: GB00BTMN0877

Rocksteady Coffee Company (ROCK:JPJ), the international premium coffee group

operating across Jamaica, Canada and the United Kingdom, announces that its

wholly owned Jamaican operating subsidiary, Rocksteady Mountain Resort

Ltd., has received formal approval from the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities

Regulatory Authority (“JACRA”) for:

• A Special Dealer’s Licence, and
• A Trademark User Licence

Both licences are valid through 2029 and represent one of the highest levels of

regulatory authorisation within the Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee ecosystem and

provide the necessary legal and operational framework for the Company’s certified

sourcing, export and trademark-protected commercial activities.

Special Dealer’s Licence

The Special Dealer’s Licence authorises Rocksteady Mountain Resort Ltd. to

participate in the regulated trade of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, including the

sourcing, handling and export of certified product within the tightly controlled

supply chain.

Trademark User Licence

The Trademark User Licence grants authorised use of protected Jamaica Blue

Mountain trademarks, enabling lawful branding, international marketing and

distribution of certified product in global markets.

Together, these licences secure the Company’s regulatory position at origin and

reinforce its ability to operate within the premium Blue Mountain category under full

compliance.

The Board believes this milestone further reinforces confidence in Rocksteady’s

governance framework and long-term growth strategy within the regulated Jamaica

Blue Mountain coffee sector.

For further information, please contact:

Rocksteady Coffee Company Limited

O. Ricardo Forbes

Founder & CEO

Via focusIR

focusIR - Investor Relations

Kat Perez

Kat.perez@focusir.com

16th February 2026

QPL:JPJ

QPLAY Ltd

("QPLAY" or "the Company")

Joins JP Jenkins for secondary sale

London, UK, 16 February 2026 – QPLAY Limited (QPL:JPJ), today announces the company has joined as a client of JP Jenkins. The Company’s registered address is 128 City Road,London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX and company number is 12356902.

QPLAY Ltd is a UK-based private limited company, specialising in the manufacture of next-generation board games. QPLAY are the creators of Outsmarted — a patented, quiz board game that leverages AI to provide limitless content, adaptive difficulty levels, and a fully connected app-driven ecosystem, positioning the brand at the forefront of innovation within the global board games market.

QPLAY is held within the Velocity Capital Fund managed by Sapphire Capital Partners JP Jenkins is proud to be a strategic partner of Sapphire who manage the Velocity funds and who support the fund companies with assistance from Velocity Capital as well as other SEIS and EIS funds in the UK. JP Jenkins and Sapphire Capital Partners have collaborated to bring a private-markets solution to high-quality growth companies in the UK, QPLAY is the first company to join JP Jenkins as part of this collaboration.

Veronika Oswald, Director at JP Jenkins, commented: “We are pleased to welcome QPLAY to JP Jenkins. As the creator of Outsmarted, a hybrid board game blending physical and digital play, QPLAY represents the kind of innovative UK growth company that benefits from enhanced visibility and access within the private markets ecosystem. With the support of Velocity Group and Sapphire Capital Partners, we look forward to working closely with the Company and supporting its continued growth journey.”

Jared Hamilton, Sapphire Capital Partners, commented: “At Sapphire, we are committed to actively supporting the growth and long-term success of the funds and portfolio companies we work with. Our focus is on providing strong governance, operational expertise and innovative capital solutions that help our investors and founders navigate and excel in dynamic market conditions with confidence.We are excited to be working with JP Jenkins to further enhance the opportunities available to our portfolio.”

JP Jenkins provides a share trading venue for unlisted or unquoted assets in companies, enabling shareholders and prospective investors to buy and sell equity on a matched bargain basis. JP Jenkins (FRN1037394) is a trading name of InfinitX Limited and isauthorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The indicative pricing for the ordinary shares as well as the transaction history, will beavailable on the JP Jenkins website at (https://jpjenkins.com/).

For further information, please contact:
QPLAY Ltd

Investor Relations

info@qplay.co.uk

JP Jenkins Ltd

Client Services Team

+44 (0) 207 469 0937

info@jpjenkins.com

Date Posted: 3 February, 2026

RGH acquires Kelaca, marking Resource Group Holdings Plc’s first expansion into the Americas and a significant milestone in the Group’s global growth strategy.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Resource Group Holdings Plc (RGH) is excited to announce a major strategic milestone in its global expansion journey with the acquisition of Kelaca LLC, a Raleigh, NC USA, headquartered recruiting solutions firm known for its human-centred approach to talent acquisition and advisory services, marking RGH’s first strategic move into the Americas and the start of its expansion into the USA, Canadian and South American markets.

Kelaca was founded in 2012 with the belief that recruiting should be about building genuine relationships, not just filling roles. The firm’s tailored, collaborative approach combines the best of AI-powered tools with human insight to help organisations attract, hire and retain high-impact talent. Its reputation for personalised service and deep market understanding has made it a trusted partner for businesses across the United States and beyond.

This acquisition expands RGH’s global footprint and strengthens its capability to deliver differentiated people solutions across a broader range of markets and industries.

Leadership That Drives Vision

Kelaca’s Founder and CEO, Keith Langbo, brings more than a decade of recruitment industry leadership and innovation to the RGH family. Under Keith’s direction, Kelaca has built a reputation for principled leadership, client focus and deep commitment to culture-led talent acquisition. Keith established the company’s core values around kindness, enthusiasm, learning, accountability and collaboration, principles that align closely with RGH’s long-term vision for people-first growth.

Keith’s leadership has helped shape Kelaca into a nimble, values-driven business that delivers results without sacrificing the human touch, a quality RGH sees as a competitive advantage in today’s talent landscape.

Global Strength, Local Expertise

Kelaca serves clients across the U.S. and internationally, bringing deep recruiting expertise and a culture-first methodology that complements RGH’s global service offerings.

By joining forces, RGH and Kelaca will amplify their ability to support organisations in finding the right people to fuel growth, innovation and long-term success.

Depth of Expertise

The combined group will provide enhanced services across:
• Search & Talent Acquisition
• Professional Recruitment
• Advisory, Workforce Optimisation Solutions and Consultancy
• Career Coaching and Advisory Services

This collaboration ensures clients of all sizes benefit from integrated, end-to-end people solutions grounded in deep market expertise and shared values.
Both organisations are committed to a partnership model that is built on shared values.

Distinctive DNA

This acquisition enhances RGH’s DNA of agility and innovation combined with local insight. Together, RGH and Kelaca are equipped to meet the evolving hiring needs of organisations worldwide with speed, precision and a human-centric approach.

Company Highlights

• Global Solutions: delivering people and resource solutions across sectors and regions.
• Strategic Growth: expansion through aligned partnerships that elevate value for clients and partners.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: preserving independent team identity while benefiting from scale and support.
• Technology Enabled: leveraging advanced tools to enhance outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Collaborative Platform: a global ecosystem for cross-border delivery and shared opportunity.

About Resource Group Holdings Plc (RGH)

Resource Group Holdings Plc (RGH) is a global, acquisitive workforce optimisation, recruitment and people consultancy group, delivering integrated talent solutions to organisations worldwide.

Headquartered in London, RGH operates across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and now the Americas. The group supports clients across multiple sectors through specialist teams led by experienced recruiters and consultants with deep, industry-specific expertise.

RGH provides end-to-end people solutions spanning Executive Search, Professional Recruitment, Large Scale Deployment, Workforce Optimisation and HR, Advisory and Payroll. Its global model combines local market insight with international scale, enabling clients to access high-quality talent and strategic workforce capability wherever they operate.

The group’s growth strategy is underpinned by disciplined, value-led acquisitions of specialist businesses, talent and technology. RGH preserves the entrepreneurial identity and expertise of its partner companies while providing the infrastructure, capital and technology required to scale sustainably.

At the core of RGH’s approach are four pillars: collaboration, value creation, entrepreneurial freedom, and business for good. These principles guide the group’s long-term strategy, ensuring commercial performance is matched by responsible, inclusive and sustainable impact.

Through continued investment in technology, including proprietary AI and workforce optimisation platforms, RGH is building a globally connected ecosystem designed to shape the future of work and people solutions.

For further information, please visit:
https://www.resourcegroupholdings.com – Investment and Partners
https://www.rgh-global.com – trading globally – Clients and Candidates

For media inquiries, please contact:
yasmin.brown@rgh-global.com