**Summary**
Light Science Technologies Holdings plc (LSTH) announced a retail offer of up to 60,000,000 new ordinary shares at 1 pence each, representing a 65.5% discount to the previous closing price. This offer is part of a larger fundraising effort, including a concurrent placing of shares, to finance acquisitions, property improvements, product development, and working capital. The retail offer is open exclusively to existing UK-based shareholders, with a minimum subscription of ยฃ100, and will be conducted via the BookBuild platform through authorized intermediaries. The offer is conditional on shareholder approval and admission to trading on the AIM market, expected by April 14, 2026. Proceeds will support strategic initiatives, including the Injectaclad Acquisition and UK Circuits Acquisition. The offer is restricted to UK investors and excludes US persons and certain other jurisdictions due to regulatory constraints. Shore Capital acts as the retail offer coordinator, and investors are advised to consult intermediaries for participation details and associated fees. The announcement emphasizes investment risks and encourages independent advice.