Big Technologies plc (LSE:BIG) has disclosed that its former chief executive officer, Sara Murray, has served a Claim Form against the company seeking damages for alleged libel and other relief in connection with a regulatory announcement published on 12 September 2025.
The legal claim relates to a litigation update issued by the AIM-listed electronic monitoring technology company. Big Technologies confirmed that the Claim Form does not currently specify the amount of damages being sought.
Further details of the allegations are expected to become available once the particulars of claim have been served. The company has not provided a timetable for that stage of the proceedings.
Big Technologies said the September 2025 announcement was issued in accordance with its regulatory disclosure obligations as an AIM-quoted company, including requirements under the UK Market Abuse Regulation and AIM Rules.
The company also stated that it had obtained extensive legal advice before publishing the announcement, with the objective of minimising potential defamation risks associated with the disclosure.
The proceedings concern allegations of libel arising from the earlier announcement. No judicial determination regarding the claim has been reported in the information disclosed.
The company has not indicated the potential financial exposure associated with the proceedings, as the damages sought remain unspecified.
Big Technologies has also not provided details of any further procedural steps beyond the anticipated service of the particulars of claim.
The dispute adds to the company’s ongoing legal matters, with further information expected as the proceedings develop and additional disclosures become available.
About Big Technologies plc
Big Technologies plc is an AIM-listed technology company specialising in electronic monitoring systems for the criminal justice sector.
Operating under the Buddi brand, the company provides integrated hardware and software solutions used by justice authorities and other organisations to monitor individuals through electronic tagging technology.
Its platform combines monitoring devices with subscription-based software services, supporting deployments across different jurisdictions and operational requirements. The company’s business model includes recurring revenues from technology services and longer-term customer contracts.
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