Zentra Group plc: One Victoria - Contractor Administration and Termination

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Zentra Group plc has announced the termination of its contractor, Torsion Construction Limited, due to the appointment of joint administrators for the contractor. The Developer, Zentra Great Ducie Street Limited, is in advanced discussions with an alternative contractor to complete the remaining works at One Victoria, Manchester, and still expects practical completion in the last quarter of 2026. Zentra does not anticipate a material adverse effect on the recoverability of its £4.1m loan receivable from these developments.

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Zentra Group plc: One Victoria - Contractor Administration and Termination

30-Jul-2026 / 11:37 GMT/BST


30 July 2026

ZENTRA GROUP PLC

(“Zentra” or the “Company”)

One Victoria - Contractor Administration and Termination

Zentra Group PLC (AQSE: ZNT), the Manchester-based residential developer, development manager and property manager focused on the North of England, provides the following update in relation to One Victoria, Manchester.

Further to the Company’s announcement on 21 July 2026, Zentra has been informed that James Clark and Howard Smith were appointed Joint Administrators of Torsion Construction Limited (the “Contractor”) on 29 July 2026.

Following the appointment, Zentra Great Ducie Street Limited (the “Developer”) has served notice terminating the Contractor’s employment under the One Victoria building contract with immediate effect.

Site security and measures to protect the works remain in place. The Developer, supported by Zentra and the wider professional team, is in advanced discussions with an alternative contractor regarding completion of the remaining works and expects to provide a further update shortly.

Subject to finalising the replacement contractor arrangements and revised programme, the Company continues to expect practical completion in the last quarter of 2026. Based on the information currently available, Zentra does not expect these developments to have a material adverse effect on the recoverability of its £4.1m loan receivable, which ranks for repayment from project sale proceeds after secured borrowings and liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business, but ahead of other shareholder loans.

 

Contacts

Zentra Group plc

 

Jason Upton
Chief Executive Officer
Email: jason.upton@zentragroup.co.uk

Nick Courtney
Finance Director
Email: nick.courtney@zentragroup.co.uk

 

Guild Financial Advisory Limited (AQSE Corporate Adviser)

 

Ross Andrews
Email: ross.andrews@guildfin.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7973 839767

Tomas Klaassen
Email: tomas.klaassen@guildfin.co.uk

 

 

 

 

About Zentra Group plc

Zentra Group is a property development and management company focused on the residential sector, primarily in the North of England. The Company seeks to unlock value and deliver strong returns for its investors. Zentra is listed on the ARAM segment of the Aquis Stock Exchange under the ticker ZNT.

For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.zentragroup.co.uk



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