RNS Number : 1412F
Clarkson PLC
15 April 2025
CLARKSON PLC
("the Company" or "Clarksons")
15 April 2025
Director/PDMR Shareholdings
The Company makes the following notifications in accordance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation.
Grant of Deferred Share Awards
On 14 April 2025, in fulfilment of the 10% deferred element of the 2024 bonus, as disclosed in the 2024 Annual Report, the following Deferred Share Awards over ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company were granted under the Clarkson PLC 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan (the 'Plan') to Executive Directors of the Company.
The vesting of these awards is subject to continued employment and they will normally vest on 14 April 2029.
Director
Number of shares under award
Form of award
Mr Andi Case
34,571
Restricted shares
Mr Jeff Woyda
8,940
Restricted shares
Grant of Performance Awards
Also on 14 April 2025, the following Performance Awards over ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company were granted under the Plan, as disclosed in the 2024 Annual Report.
Vesting of these awards is subject to the fulfilment of certain performance conditions over a three-year period and continued employment, followed by a two-year holding period.
Director
Number of shares under award
Form of award
Mr Andi Case
25,700
Nil-cost option
Mr Jeff Woyda
16,355
Nil-cost option
Vesting of Deferred Share Awards
Also on 14 April 2025, the Deferred Share Awards granted on 13 April 2021 under the Clarkson PLC 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan vested following the end of a four-year deferral period. The following Executive Directors acquired ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company in connection with the vesting and sold part of their acquired shares to fund tax liabilities arising from the vesting.
Director
Ordinary shares acquired on vesting
Shares sold at £32.85 per ordinary share to cover tax liabilities
Ordinary shares retained from vesting
Mr Andi Case
8,253
3,879
4,374
Mr Jeff Woyda
2,134
1,003
1,131
Following the above transactions, which are detailed in the attached PDMR Notification Dealing Forms, the Directors' interests in the Company's share capital is as follows:
Director
Ordinary shares
% of issued share capital
Restricted shares
% of issued share capital
Performance-related options
SAYE options
% of issued share capital
Mr Andi Case
604,130
1.96
101,239
0.33
96,582
-
0.31
Mr Jeff Woyda
128,193
0.42
26,181
0.09
61,462
606
0.20
For further details please contact:
Company enquiries:
Deborah Abrehart
Company Secretary
Tel: +44(0)20 7334 3185
Camarco:
Billy Clegg
Jennifer Renwick
Tel: +44(0)20 3757 4980
About Clarkson PLC
Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets, facilitating global trade.
Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and offshore sectors. Clarksons continues to drive innovation across its business, developing digital solutions which underpin the Group's unrivalled expertise and knowledge with leading technology.
The Group employs over 2,100 people in over 60 different offices across its four divisions.
The Company has delivered 22 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly cash-generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on opportunities in its markets.
Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.
For more information, visit www.clarksons.com
PDMR DEALING NOTIFICATION TEMPLATE
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
Andi Leigh Case
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Chief Executive Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
Clarkson PLC
b)
Legal Entity Identifier
2138007G6BGTEHI3OT22
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 25p each in Clarkson PLC
Identification code
GB0002018363
b)
Nature of the transaction
Grant of Deferred Share Award (restricted shares) under the Clarkson PLC 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan in respect of deferred bonus.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
£32.10
34,571
d)
Aggregated information
Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)
Name
Jeffrey David Woyda
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
Clarkson PLC
b)
Legal Entity Identifier
2138007G6BGTEHI3OT22
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 25p each in Clarkson PLC
Identification code
GB0002018363
b)
Nature of the transaction
Grant of Deferred Share Award (restricted shares) under the Clarkson PLC 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan in respect of deferred bonus.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
£32.10
8,940
d)
Aggregated information
Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
PDMR DEALING NOTIFICATION TEMPLATE
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
Andi Leigh Case
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Chief Executive Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
Clarkson PLC
b)
Legal Entity Identifier
2138007G6BGTEHI3OT22
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 25p each in Clarkson PLC
Identification code
GB0002018363
b)
Nature of the transaction
Grant of Performance Award (in the form of a nil-cost option) under the Clarkson PLC 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
£32.10
25,700
d)
Aggregated information
Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)
Name
Jeffrey David Woyda
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
Clarkson PLC
b)
Legal Entity Identifier
2138007G6BGTEHI3OT22
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 25p each in Clarkson PLC
Identification code
GB0002018363
b)
Nature of the transaction
Grant of Performance Award (in the form of a nil-cost option) under the Clarkson PLC 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
£32.10
16,355
d)
Aggregated information
Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
PDMR DEALING NOTIFICATION TEMPLATE
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
Andi Leigh Case
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Chief Executive Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
Clarkson PLC
b)
Legal Entity Identifier
2138007G6BGTEHI3OT22
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 25p each in Clarkson PLC
Identification code
GB0002018363
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting of Deferred Share Award (granted as restricted shares) under the Clarkson PLC 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan. Number of shares vested: 8,253 Sold to cover tax: 3,879 Retained: 4,374
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
£32.85
3,879
d)
Aggregated information
Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)
Name
Jeffrey David Woyda
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
Clarkson PLC
b)
Legal Entity Identifier
2138007G6BGTEHI3OT22
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 25p each in Clarkson PLC
Identification code
GB0002018363
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting of Deferred Share Award (granted as restricted shares) under the Clarkson PLC 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan. Number of shares vested: 2,134 Sold to cover tax: 1,003 Retained: 1,131
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
£32.85
1,003
d)
Aggregated information
Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
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