Last checked at 1 Feb 2024 08:28
Date: 1 February 2024
ME GROUP INTERNATIONAL PLC
(the 'Company')
BLOCK LISTING SIX-MONTHLY RETURN
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(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)
Name of applicant: | ME Group International plc | ||||
Name of scheme: | Company's Executive Share Option Scheme (2014) (also known as the Senior Staff Share Option Scheme) | ||||
Period of return: | From: | 01-08-2023 | To: | 31-01-2024 | |
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 6,589,841 Ordinary Shares of 0.5p each | ||||
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | Nil | ||||
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | Nil | ||||
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 6,589,841 Ordinary Shares of 0.5p each | ||||
Name of applicant: | ME Group International plc | ||||
Name of scheme: | Share options granted in relation to the acquisition of Sempa Sarl, announced on the 25 April 2019 | ||||
Period of return: | From: | 01-08-2023 | To: | 31-01-2024 | |
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | Nil | ||||
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | 3,000,000
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Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | Nil | ||||
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 3,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 0.5p each | ||||
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The block-listed shares for the share options granted in relation to the acquisition of Sempa Sarl, announced on the 25 April 2019 are no longer exercisable and as a result the block listing is cancelled. Therefore this is the final return for the block listing immediately above. No shares will be allotted pursuant to this block listing.
Name of contact: | Del Mansi, Company Secretary |
Telephone number of contact: | 01372 453399 |
NOTES TO EDITORS
ME Group International plc (LSE: MEGP) operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment, primarily aimed at the consumer market.
The Company operates vending units across 19 countries and its technological innovation is focused on four principal areas:
· Photo.ME - Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions
· Wash.ME - Unattended laundry services and launderettes
· Print.ME - High-quality digital printing kiosks
· Feed.ME - Vending equipment for the food service market
In addition, the Company operates other vending equipment such as children's rides, amusement machines, and business service equipment.
Whilst the Company both sells and services this equipment, the majority of units are owned, operated and maintained by the Company. The Company pays the site owner a commission based on turnover, which varies depending on the country, location and the type of machine.
The Company has built long-term relationships with major site owners and its equipment is generally sited in prime locations in areas of high footfall such as supermarkets, shopping malls (indoors and outdoors), transport hubs, and administration buildings (City Halls, Police etc.). Equipment is maintained and serviced by an established network of more than 650 field engineers.
In August 2022 the Company changed its listed entity name to ME Group International plc (previously Photo-Me International plc) to better reflect the Company's diversification focus and business strategy.
The Company's shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962.
For further information: www.me-group.com