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11 June 2024
Vertu Motors plc ("Vertu Motors" or "Company")
Director and PDMR Share Purchases
Vertu Motors announces that it was notified on 10 June 2024, of the following acquisitions ("Dealings") in the Company's ordinary shares of 10p each ("Ordinary Shares") by directors and persons discharging managerial responsibility in the Company. The Dealings took place on 10 June 2024 pursuant to the Company's Share Incentive Plan at a price of 80.1p per Ordinary Share:
PDMR | Beneficial holding of Ordinary Shares prior to the Dealing* | % of issued share capital prior to the Dealing* | Ordinary Shares acquired by PDMR | Resultant Beneficial holding of Ordinary Shares after the Dealing* | Resultant % of issued share capital after the Dealing* |
Robert Forrester | 7,489,518 | 2.22% | 2,222 | 7,491,740 | 2.22% |
David Crane | 481,462 | 0.14% | 2,222 | 483,684 | 0.14% |
Karen Anderson | 1,166,637 | 0.35% | 2,222 | 1,168,859 | 0.35% |
Stephen Gould | 30,493 | 0.01% | 2,221 | 31,714 | 0.01% |
Michael Rich | 49,537 | 0.01% | 2,221 | 51,178 | 0.02% |
Christopher Taylor | 373,059 | 0.11% | 2,221 | 375,280 | 0.11% |
Leonardo Caruso | 10,430 | 0.00% | 2,221 | 12,651 | 0.00% |
Mark Gibbings | 23,310 | 0.01% | 2,222 | 25,532 | 0.01% |
Tom Garratt | 34,508 | 0.01% | 2,221 | 36,729 | 0.01% |
Anthony Masterson | 57,412 | 0.02% | 2,221 | 59,633 | 0.02% |
*includes shares held by the PDMR's PCAs.
The Company's issued share capital consists of 337,602,150 Ordinary Shares with voting rights. The Company does not hold any Ordinary Shares in treasury.
NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | ROBERT FORRESTER | ||||
2. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
a) | Position/status | CEO | ||||
b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
4. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
b) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s)
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d) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
f) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | KAREN ANDERSON | ||||
2. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
a) | Position/status | CFO | ||||
b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
4. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
b) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s)
| |||||
d) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
f) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | STEPHEN GOULD | ||||
2. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | ||||
b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
4. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
b) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s)
| |||||
d) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
f) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | DAVID CRANE | ||||
2. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
a) | Position/status | COO | ||||
b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
4. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
b) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s)
| |||||
d) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
f) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | MICHAEL RICH | ||||
2. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | ||||
b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
4. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
b) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s)
| |||||
d) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
f) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR | ||||
2. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | ||||
b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
4. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
b) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s)
| |||||
d) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
f) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | LEONARDO CARUSO | ||||
2. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | ||||
b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
4. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
b) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
c) | Price(s) and volume(s)
| |||||
d) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
f) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
a) | Name | MARK GIBBINGS | ||||
2. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | ||||
b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
4. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
g) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
h) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
i) | Price(s) and volume(s)
| |||||
j) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
k) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
l) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
5. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
b) | Name | TOM GARRATT | ||||
6. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
c) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | ||||
d) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
7. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
c) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
d) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
8. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
m) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
n) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
o) | Price(s) and volume(s)
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p) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
q) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
r) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
9. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
c) | Name | ANTHONY MASTERSON | ||||
10. | Reason for the notification | ACQUISITION OF SHARES | ||||
e) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | ||||
f) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION | ||||
11. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
e) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC | ||||
f) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 | ||||
12. | Details of transactions(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (vi) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||||
s) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code
Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC
GB00B1GK4645 | ||||
t) | Nature of the transaction | PURCHASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN | ||||
u) | Price(s) and volume(s)
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v) | Aggregated information
-Aggregated volume
- Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION | ||||
w) | Date of the transaction | 10 June 2024 | ||||
x) | Place of transaction | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AIM | ||||
- ENDS -
Vertu Motors plc | |
Robert Forrester, CEO | Tel: 0191 491 2121 |
Karen Anderson, CFO Phil Clark, Investor relations | Tel: 0191 491 2121 PClark@vertumotors.com |
Stifel | |
Matthew Blawat Nick Harland | Tel: 0207 710 7688
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Camarco | |
Billy Clegg Tom Huddart | Tel: 020 3757 4983 |
Notes to Editors
Vertu Motors is the fourth largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 189 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu and Macklin Motors brand names.
Vertu Motors was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group's acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network. The Group currently operates 185 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 143 locations across the UK.
Vertu's Mission Statement is to "deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust".
Vertu Motors Group websites - https://investors.vertumotors.com /www.vertucareers.com
Vertu brand websites - www.vertumotors.com / www.bristolstreet.co.uk / www.vertuhonda.com / www.vertutoyota.com / www.macklinmotors.co.uk / www.vertumotorcyles.com
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