{"id":127950,"title":"Defence Holdings Secures US Cross-Listing and Expands Share Capital to Support Growth","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2025-10-10T06:44:58+00:00","modified":"2026-06-22T01:09:15+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-secures-us-cross-listing-and-expands-share-capital-to-support-growth/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-secures-us-cross-listing-and-expands-share-capital-to-support-growth.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-secures-us-cross-listing-and-expands-share-capital-to-support-growth.json","category":"B2B","categories":["B2B","Technology","Technology, Media & Telecoms"],"tags":["ALRT","Andrew McCartney","Defence Holdings","James Norwood","Lord Houghton","Magnificent 7","Microsoft","TECHNOLOGY","Whitespace"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ALRT_Image_3.webp?fit=1200%2C675&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"[Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT)](https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/prn/defence-holdings-plc--alrt/defence-holdings-us-otc-listing-oracle-ai-w-/9162517)has received approval to **cross-list its shares on the US OTC Market** under the ticker **ALRDF**, marking a key step in its strategy to expand its international investor base.\n\nTo support its growth plans, the company has established an **At-The-Market (ATM) equity issuance facility** and issued **144,927,536 ordinary shares at par value**. Additionally, Defence Holdings received **notices to exercise warrants** over **61,800,000 ordinary shares**.\n\n[!\\[\\](https://www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ALRT_Image_2-300x169.webp)](https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-from-rebrand-to-reality-2/)\n\n[Defence Holdings: From Rebrand to Reality](https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-from-rebrand-to-reality-2/)\n\nApplications have been submitted for the admission of both the **ATM shares** and **warrant shares** — totalling **206,727,536 shares** — to **trading on the London Stock Exchange**, with dealings expected to begin around **October 16, 2025**.\n\nFollowing admission, the company’s **total issued and voting share capital** will comprise **2,285,393,667 ordinary shares**.\n\nDefence Holdings has also been **invited to present at Oracle AI World in Las Vegas**, highlighting its growing presence in the defence technology and artificial intelligence sectors.\n\n**About Defence Holdings PLC**\n\nDefence Holdings PLC (LSE: ALRT) is a leading listed software-led defence company, focused on developing sovereign defence capabilities for the digital age. The Company’s five-year strategic plan, announced in June 2025, positions it to become a leading force in software-first defence solutions.\n\nWebsite:[ ](http://www.defencetechnologies.com/)[www.defencetechnologies.com](http://www.defencetechnologies.com/)\n\n**Media Enquiries**\n\n*Name* – Director, Brian Stockbridge\n\nDefence Holdings PLC\n\nTel: +44 (0)20 3855 5551 · Email: [press@defencetechnologies.com](mailto:press@defencetechnologies.com)"}