Lion Finance Group PLC to join FTSE 100 Index

Georgia Capital PLC

05 March 2026

 

London, 5 March 2026

Lion Finance Group PLC to join FTSE 100 Index

Georgia Capital PLC announces today that its listed portfolio company, Lion Finance Group PLC ("LFG"), has been promoted to the FTSE 100 Index from the FTSE 250 Index, following the results of FTSE Russell's quarterly UK Index Series review. The inclusion will be implemented after the close of business on 20 March 2026. Georgia Capital owns 16.9% of LFG as at 31 December 2025.

The promotion reflects LFG's sustained strong financial and operational performance, which over the last few years has substantially increased their market capitalisation and enhanced their share liquidity. This transition marks an important milestone in LFG's development, further strengthening its profile among global institutional investors and reinforcing its position as a leading UK-listed financial services group focused on the high-growth Georgian and Armenian markets.

Further information is available on FTSE Russell's website.

Irakli Gilauri, Georgia Capital Chairman and CEO commented: "We are immensely proud of Lion Finance Group's inclusion in the FTSE 100 Index, both as our listed portfolio investment and as the first Georgian company to achieve this milestone. This accomplishment reflects the strength of its Board and executive leadership team, led by Mel Carvill and Archil Gachechiladze respectively, disciplined execution of its strategy, and consistent creation of long-term value for its customers and shareholders. We view this inclusion as a significant recognition of LFG's operational and digital excellence and strategic positioning within the UK and global financial markets."

Name of authorised official of issuer responsible for making notification: Giorgi Alpaidze, Chief Financial Officer

About Georgia Capital PLC

Georgia Capital (LEI: 213800Q65T5GNBOW7H65) is a platform for buying, building and developing businesses in Georgia with holdings in sectors that are expected to benefit from the continued growth and further diversification of the Georgian economy. The Company's focus is typically on larger-scale investment opportunities in Georgia, which have the potential to reach at least GEL 300 million equity value over three-five years from the initial investment and to monetise them through exits, as investments mature. Georgia Capital currently has the following portfolio businesses: (i) a retail (pharmacy) business, (ii) an insurance business (P&C and medical insurance), and (iii) a healthcare services business. Georgia Capital also holds other small private businesses across different industries in Georgia and a 16.9% equity stake (as at 31-Dec-25) in LSE listed Lion Finance Group PLC ("Lion Finance Group" or "LFG"), formerly known as "Bank of Georgia Group PLC", the holding company of leading universal banks in Georgia and Armenia.

JSC Georgia Capital has, as of the date hereof, the following credit rating:
S&P Global	'BB-'/FC & 'BB-'/LC

 For further information, please visit www.georgiacapital.ge or contact:

Irakli Gilauri	Giorgi Alpaidze	Michael Oliver
Chairman and Chief Executive	Chief Financial Officer	Adviser to the Chairman & CEO
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This news report is presented for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

 

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