Last checked at 23 Jun 2023 09:40
23 June 2023
EQTEC plc
("EQTEC", the "Company" or the "Group")
Grant of Long-term Incentive Plan Options
EQTEC plc (AIM: EQT), a global technology innovator powering distributed, decarbonised, new energy infrastructure through its waste-to-value solutions for hydrogen, biofuels and energy generation announces that, on 23 June 2023, its Board of Directors approved the award of options over a total of 753,802,555 ordinary shares of €0.001 each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") under the EQTEC All Employee Long-term Incentive Plan, launched in 2021 (the "Options") (the "LTIP").
The number of Options awarded under the LTIP represent the maximum total share options available to employees of the Company on the basis of 2023 performance against vesting conditions set annually in line with the Company's annual performance targets. Awards have been calculated by reference to a price of 0.25p, being a 39% premium to the closing share price of 22 June 2023. Subject to vesting conditions of the LTIP, which include personal commitment (40%) and Company performance conditions (60%), up to one-third of the Options shall vest each year, commencing on the first anniversary of award. The LTIP awards represent a significant portion of executive remuneration linked with the performance of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the LTIP, the Options are exercisable at €0.001 each, being the nominal value of an Ordinary Share.
Included within the total 753,802,555 options awards for 2023 ("Awards") are the following to directors of the Company as part of their annual remuneration and incentivisation packages:
Director | Options granted in 2023 under the LTIP |
David Palumbo | 135,000,000 |
Jeffrey Vander Linden | 135,000,000 |
Nauman Babar | 105,000,000 |
Yoel Alemán | 92,820,000 |
The objective of the LTIP is to continue to progress individual and team performance in line with Company performance, thereby creating value for shareholders while minimising cash outlay. All Company executive directors and employees are eligible to participate in the LTIP as part of a broader all-company remuneration strategy and the scheme allows all employees to participate in the long-term success of the Company.
Following these grants, the Company has, in aggregate, 1,281,640,323 warrants and options in effect under existing incentive schemes.
ENQUIRIES
EQTEC plc David Palumbo / Nauman Babar
| +44 20 3883 7009 |
Strand Hanson - Nomad & Financial Adviser James Harris / Richard Johnson
| +44 20 7409 3494 |
Panmure Gordon - Broker John Prior / Hugh Rich
| +44 20 7886 2500 |
Instinctif - Media & investor relations enquiries Guy Scarborough / Tim Field
| EQTEC@instinctif.com +44 791 717 8920 / +44 788 788 4794 |
About EQTEC plc
As one of the world's most experienced gasification technology and engineering companies, with a growing track record of delivering operational and commercial success for transforming waste-to-energy through best-in-class technology innovation, engineering and project development, EQTEC brings together design innovation, project delivery discipline and solid commercial experience to add momentum to the global energy transition. EQTEC's proven, proprietary and patented technology is at the centre of clean energy projects, sourcing local waste, championing local businesses, creating local jobs and supporting the transition to localised, decentralised and resilient energy systems.
EQTEC designs, supplies and builds advanced gasification facilities in the UK, EU and US, with highly efficient equipment that is modular and scalable from 1MW to 30MW. EQTEC's versatile solutions process over 50 varieties of feedstock, including forestry wood waste, vegetation and other agricultural waste from farmers, industrial waste and sludge from factories and municipal waste, all with no hazardous or toxic emissions. EQTEC's solutions produce a pure, high-quality synthesis gas ("syngas") that can be used for the widest range of applications, including the generation of electricity and heat, production of synthetic natural gas (through methanation) or biofuels (through Fischer-Tropsch, gas-to-liquid processing) and reforming of hydrogen.
EQTEC's technology integration capabilities enable the Group to lead collaborative ecosystems of qualified partners and to build sustainable waste reduction and green energy infrastructure around the world.
The Company is quoted on AIM (ticker: EQT) and the London Stock Exchange has awarded EQTEC the Green Economy Mark, which recognises listed companies with 50% or more of revenues from environmental/green solutions.
Further information on the Company can be found at www.eqtec.com.
PDMR Notification
The notifications below are made in accordance with the requirements of UK MAR:
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | David Palumbo | ||||
2. | Reason for the Notification | |||||
a) | Position/status | Director (CEO) | ||||
b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | EQTEC plc | ||||
b) | LEI | N/A | ||||
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 | Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.001 each | ||||
Identification code | ||||||
b) | Nature of the Transaction | Grant of LTIP options subject to vesting conditions | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) |
| ||||
d) | Aggregated information Aggregated volume Price | N/A (Single transaction) | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 23 June 2023 | ||||
f) | Place of the transaction | AIM (LSE) | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | Jeffrey Vander Linden | ||||
2. | Reason for the Notification | |||||
a) | Position/status | Director (COO) | ||||
b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | EQTEC plc | ||||
b) | LEI | N/A | ||||
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 | Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.001 each | ||||
Identification code | ||||||
b) | Nature of the Transaction | Grant of LTIP options subject to vesting conditions | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) |
| ||||
d) | Aggregated information Aggregated volume Price | N/A (Single transaction) | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 23 June 2023 | ||||
f) | Place of the transaction | AIM (LSE) | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | Nauman Babar | ||||
2. | Reason for the Notification | |||||
a) | Position/status | Director (CFO) | ||||
b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | EQTEC plc | ||||
b) | LEI | N/A | ||||
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 | Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.001 each | ||||
Identification code | ||||||
b) | Nature of the Transaction | Grant of LTIP options subject to vesting conditions | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) |
| ||||
d) | Aggregated information Aggregated volume Price | N/A (Single transaction) | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 23 June 2023 | ||||
f) | Place of the transaction | AIM (LSE) | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | Dr. Yoel S. Alemán Méndez | ||||
2. | Reason for the Notification | |||||
a) | Position/status | Director (CTO) | ||||
b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | EQTEC plc | ||||
b) | LEI | N/A | ||||
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 | Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.001 each | ||||
Identification code | ||||||
b) | Nature of the Transaction | Grant of LTIP options subject to vesting conditions | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) |
| ||||
d) | Aggregated information Aggregated volume Price | N/A (Single transaction) | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 23 June 2023 | ||||
f) | Place of the transaction | AIM (LSE) | ||||