14 Apr 2022 14:15
14 April 2022
888 Holdings Plc
("888" or "the Company")
Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Following notifications made in accordance with Article 19(1) of the UK version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU 596/2014) as adopted under UK law through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended) and as supplemented by The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310) and in accordance with Article 19(3) thereof, 888 Holdings Plc (the "Company") notifies the following transaction by a person discharging managerial responsibilities (a PDMR) in ordinary shares of 0.5p each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares").
On 14 April 2022, the Company was notified that Lord Jon Mendelsohn, Non-executive Chairman at 888, purchased 11,576 Ordinary Shares, at a price of 215p each (the "Transaction").
Post this Transaction, Lord Mendelsohn holds an interest of 71,985 Ordinary Shares.
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Persons Closely Associated with them
1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||
(a) | Name | Jon Mendelsohn | |
2. Reason for the notification | |||
(a) | Position/status | Chairman | |
(b) | Initial notification/Amendment | Initial notification | |
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||
(a) | Name | 888 Holdings Plc | |
(b) | LEI | 213800H84UJQYSVF9750 | |
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||
(a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code
| Ordinary Shares of 0.5p each in the capital of 888 Holdings plc (Ordinary Shares) ISIN: GI000A0F6407 | |
(b) | Nature of the transaction | Grant of a Conditional Share Award relating to the Ordinary Shares, in line with Remuneration Policy | |
(c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) 215 | Volume(s) 11,576 |
(d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
N/A - Single transaction
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(e) | Date and time of the transaction | 14 April 2022 | |
(f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
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About 888 Holdings Plc:
888 Holdings plc (and together with its subsidiaries, "888" or the "Group") is one of the world's leading online betting and gaming companies. 888's mission is to develop state-of-the-art technology and products that provide fun, fair and safe digital gambling products to players globally. Safer gambling is a core focus for the Group and, at the beginning of 2020, 888 launched its 'Safer. Better. Together' safer gambling strategy and commitments.
888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry since its foundation in 1997, leveraging its proprietary technology to provide players and B2B partners an innovative and world-class online gaming experience.
In 2021, the company was proud to be recognised at the EGR operator of the year awards as the winner of the Casino Operator of the Year, as well as its in-house sportsbook being recognised as the In-House Product of the Year. In 2020, the company was proud to be recognised at the 2020 Gaming Intelligence awards as the winner in the Casino Operator of the Year category. In 2020, 888 also won two prestigious awards for its poker platform at the 2020 Poker Listings Operator Awards in the Most Improved Software and Best Beginner Software categories.
The Group is structured into two lines of business: B2C, under the 888 brands, and B2B, conducted through Dragonfish, which provides partners a leading platform through which to establish an online gaming presence and monetise their own brands in a safe and responsible manner.
888's consumer facing websites offer more than just online betting and gaming. They are entertainment destinations: places where people can enjoy a truly interactive experience and be part of an online community that shares common interests. 888's strong and trusted brands are all accessible through www.888.com.
Find out more about 888 at http://corporate.888.com/.