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May 8, 2026

Burford Reports 1Q26 Financial Results

Burford Capital Limited (“Burford”), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (“1Q26”). The full detailed presentation of Burford’s 1Q26 financial results can be viewed at http://investors.burfordcapital.com.

Christopher Bogart, Burford Capital’s Chief Executive Officer, commented:

“Burford has a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of litigation assets delivering substantial cash returns and the market-leading origination engine. Burford’s business is robust. We have ample liquidity, with more than $700 million of cash on hand, and have sight of around $280 million1 in cash so far this year from the portfolio.

“While the YPF loss was disappointing and caused a very large non-cash charge to our quarterly earnings, there is no cash impact from that loss. Indeed, if YPF never pays another cent, we will still have generated $236 million in cash proceeds and more than $100 million in profit from the case – and we are optimistic about a positive arbitration outcome.”

Burford will hold a conference call for investors and analysts at 8.00am EDT / 1.00pm BST on Friday, May 8, 2026. For swift access to the conference call at the time of the event, pre-registration is encouraged at https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I79209385. The dial-in numbers for the conference call are +1 (646) 307-1951 (USA) or +1 (888) 500-3691 (USA & Canada toll free) / +44 (0)20 8610 3526 (UK) or +44 800 524 4258 (UK toll free), and the access code is 79209. To minimize the risk of delayed access, participants are urged to dial into the conference call by 7.40am EDT / 12.40pm BST.

A live audio webcast and replay will also be available at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/593482261, and pre-registration at that link is encouraged.

For further information, please contact:

Burford Capital Limited

For investor and analyst inquiries:

Americas: Josh Wood, Head of Investor Relations - email

+1 212 516 5824

EMEA & Asia: Rob Bailhache, Head of EMEA & Asia Investor Relations - email +44 (0)20 3530 2023

For press inquiries:

David Helfenbein, Senior Vice President, Communications - email +1 646 504 7074

Deutsche Numis - NOMAD and Joint Broker

+44 (0)20 7545 8000

1 This number represents cash received year-to-date and specific receivables that are actively in the process of paying.

Duncan Monteith

Charlie Farquhar

BofA Securities – Joint Broker

+44 (0)20 7628 1000

Peter Luck

David Lloyd

Jefferies International Limited - Joint Broker

+44 (0)20 7029 8000

Graham Davidson

James Umbers

Berenberg – Joint Broker

+44 (0)20 3207 7800

Toby Flaux

James Thompson

About Burford Capital

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR) and works with companies and law firms around the world from its global network of offices.

For more information, please visit www.burfordcapital.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any ordinary shares or other securities of Burford.

This press release does not constitute an offer of any Burford private fund. Burford Capital Investment Management LLC, which acts as the fund manager of all Burford private funds, is registered as an investment adviser with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The information provided in this press release is for informational purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information contained in this press release is not, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities (including interests or shares in any of Burford private funds). Any such offer or solicitation may be made only by means of a final confidential private placement memorandum and other offering documents.

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided for under these sections. In some cases, words such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “guidance”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “potential”, “predict”, “projected”, “should” or “will”, or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although Burford believes that the assumptions, expectations, projections,

intentions and beliefs about future results and ev

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2026

BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Guernsey

001-39511N/A

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Oak House, Hirzel Street St. Peter Port Guernsey GY1 2NP (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

+44 1481 723 450 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Ordinary shares, no par valueBURNew York Stock Exchange Ordinary shares, no par valueBURLondon Stock Exchange AIM

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 26, 2026, Burford Capital Limited (the “Company”) issued a press release and a detailed presentation announcing its financial results for the three months and the year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release and the presentation are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference. Item 8.01 Other Events. On February 25, 2026, the board of directors of the Company has declared, subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting to be held in May 2026, a final dividend of 6.25 US cents per ordinary share for the year ended December 31, 2025 to be paid on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 22, 2026. Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.    Description

99.1 Press release, dated February 26, 2026.

99.2

Presentation, dated February 26, 2026.

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

The information included in Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 9.01 “Financial Statements and Exhibits” of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits hereto) is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED

By:/s/ Jordan D. Licht Name: Jordan D. Licht Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: February 26, 2026

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2025

BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Guernsey

001-39511N/A

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Oak House, Hirzel Street St. Peter Port Guernsey GY1 2NP (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

+44 1481 723 450 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Ordinary shares, no par valueBURNew York Stock Exchange Ordinary shares, no par valueBURLondon Stock Exchange AIM

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 5, 2025, Burford Capital Limited issued a press release and a detailed presentation announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release and the presentation are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.    Description

99.1 Press release, dated November 5, 2025.

99.2

Presentation, dated November 5, 2025.

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

The information included in Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 9.01 “Financial Statements and Exhibits” of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits hereto) is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED

By:/s/ Jordan D. Licht Name: Jordan D. Licht Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 5, 2025