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RNS Number : 1091X  Clarkson PLC  21 April 2023

 

CLARKSON PLC

("the Company")

 

21 April 2023

Director/PDMR Shareholdings

The Company makes the following notifications in accordance with the UK Market
Abuse Regulation.

 

Vesting of Deferred Share Awards

The Company announces that, on 18 April 2023, the Deferred Share Awards
granted on 18 April 2019 under the Clarkson PLC 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan
(the '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 £30.85 per ordinary share to cover tax liabilities   Ordinary shares retained from vesting
 Mr Andi Case   8,951                                4,207                                                               4,744
 Mr Jeff Woyda  2,314                                1,088                                                               1,226

 

Grant of Deferred Share Awards

On 20 April 2023, in fulfilment of the 10% deferred element of the 2022 bonus,
as disclosed in the 2022 Annual Report, the following Deferred Share Awards
over ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company were granted under the Plan to
Executive Directors of the Company.

 

The vesting of these awards is subject to continued employment and they will
normally vest on 20 April 2027.

 

 Director       Number of shares under award  Form of award
 Mr Andi Case   27,305                        Restricted shares
 Mr Jeff Woyda  7,061                         Restricted shares

 

Grant of Performance Awards

Also on 20 April 2023, the following Performance Awards over ordinary shares
of 25p each in the Company were granted under the Plan, as disclosed in the
2022 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   26,829                        Nil-cost option
 Mr Jeff Woyda  17,073                        Nil-cost option

 

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   561,217          1.83%                      59,005             0.19%                      113,313                      -             0.37%
 Mr Jeff Woyda  103,959          0.34%                      15,258             0.05%                      72,107                       572           0.24%

 

 

Company enquiries:

Deborah Abrehart

Company Secretary

 

Tel: +44(0)20 7334 3185

 

Camarco:

Billy Clegg

Jennifer Renwick

 

Tel: +44(0)20 3757 4983 / 4994

 

 

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 1,800 people in 56 different offices across its four
divisions and is number one or two in all its market segments.

The Company has delivered 20 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                                    Vesting of Deferred Share Award (granted as restricted shares) under the
                                                                  Clarkson PLC 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan.

                                                                  Number of shares vested: 8,951        Sold to cover tax:
                                                                  4,207       Retained: 4,744

 c)  Price(s) and volume(s)                                       Price(s)                               Volume(s)
     £30.85                                                                                              4,207

 d)  Aggregated information                                       Not applicable - single transaction
     - Aggregated volume
     - Price
 e)  Date of the transaction                                      18 April 2023
 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: 2,314        Sold to cover tax:
                                                                  1,088       Retained: 1,226

 c)  Price(s) and volume(s)                                       Price(s)                               Volume(s)
     £30.85                                                                                              1,088

 d)  Aggregated information                                       Not applicable - single transaction
     - Aggregated volume
     - Price
 e)  Date of the transaction                                      18 April 2023
 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 Deferred Share Award (restricted shares) under the Clarkson PLC 2014
                                                                  Long Term Incentive Plan in respect of deferred bonus.
 c)  Price(s) and volume(s)                                       Price(s)                                 Volume(s)
     £30.75                                                                                                27,305

 d)  Aggregated information                                       Not applicable - single transaction
     - Aggregated volume
     - Price
 e)  Date of the transaction                                      20 April 2023
 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 2014
                                                                  Long Term Incentive Plan in respect of deferred bonus.
 c)  Price(s) and volume(s)                                       Price(s)                                 Volume(s)
     £30.75                                                                                                7,061

 d)  Aggregated information                                       Not applicable - single transaction
     - Aggregated volume
     - Price
 e)  Date of the transaction                                      20 April 2023
 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 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan.
 c)  Price(s) and volume(s)                                       Price(s)                              Volume(s)
     £30.75                                                                                             26,829

 d)  Aggregated information                                       Not applicable - single transaction
     - Aggregated volume
     - Price
 e)  Date of the transaction                                      20 April 2023
 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 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan.
 c)  Price(s) and volume(s)                                       Price(s)                              Volume(s)
     £30.75                                                                                             17,073

 d)  Aggregated information                                       Not applicable - single transaction
     - Aggregated volume
     - Price
 e)  Date of the transaction                                      20 April 2023
 f)  Place of the transaction                                     Outside a trading venue

 

 

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