Name Change, TIDM, Website & Mgmt Team Broadcast

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Apertura Energy Plc, formerly Red Capital PLC, has officially changed its name to reflect a revised acquisition and investment strategy focused on the Venezuelan energy sector. Trading under the new TIDM "VZLA" is expected to begin on June 1, 2026, with no impact on existing shareholdings or certificates. The company has also launched a new corporate website, www.apertura.energy, and its management team will host a broadcast on June 1, 2026, to outline its strategic vision and near-term priorities.

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Red Capital PLC

29 May 2026

APERTURA ENERGY PLC (the "Company" or "Apertura")

(formerly RED CAPITAL PLC)

Change of Name, TIDM, Website

and

Management Team Broadcast

The Company, a Main Market listed acquisition company, is pleased to announce that it has changed its name to Apertura Energy Plc, effective immediately. The decision to change the Company's name reflects the proposed revision of its acquisition and investment strategy, as previously announced on 27 April 2026.

The Company has notified the London Stock Exchange and trading in the Company's shares under the new TIDM "VZLA" is expected to commence at 8:00 a.m. 1 June 2026.

Shareholders should note that their shareholdings will be unaffected by the change of name. Existing share certificates should be retained as they will remain valid for all purposes and no new share certificates will be issued.

There will be no change to the Company's ISIN (JE00BLB56J12), SEDOL (BLB56J1) or LEI (213800O4A398G6GL7270).

New Corporate Website

The Company's website address will change to www.apertura.energy with effect from 29 May 2026. The new website will serve as the primary hub for investor relations, corporate announcements, and information on Apertura's strategy in the Venezuelan energy sector.

Management Team Broadcast

Apertura's Chief Executive Officer, Greig Gilbert, and Non-Executive Chairman, Scott Gilbert, will host a Management Team Broadcast to introduce the Company's renewed strategic vision for the Venezuelan energy sector and discuss the Company's approach and near-term priorities.

The Company welcomes all existing and potential investors, analysts, and stakeholders to watch live or access the post-event recording. Further details of the broadcast can be found below.

Key Highlights

· First public management update since the Company's transition to Apertura Energy Plc

· Overview of Apertura's strategic positioning in the Venezuelan energy market

· Discussion of the Company's approach and near-term priorities

· Investors, analysts, and stakeholders invited to watch live or access the post-event recording

Event Details

· Date: Monday, 1 June 2026

· Time: 11:00 BST

· Location: Broadcast via X (formerly Twitter)

· Broadcast from: https://x.com/AperturaEnergy

This announcement is being made for information purposes only and does not contain inside information.

Enquiries:

Tessera Investment Management Limited

(Strategic Adviser to Apertura Energy Plc)

Tony Morris

Tel: 07742 189145

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