REG - Clarkson PLC - Director/PDMR Shareholding
21/04/2026 17:00
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RNS Number : 3674B Clarkson PLC 21 April 2026
CLARKSON PLC
("the Company" or "Clarksons")
21 April 2026
Director/PDMR Shareholdings
The Company makes the following notifications in accordance with the UK Market
Abuse Regulation.
Grant of Deferred Share Awards
On 20 April 2026, in fulfilment of the 10% deferred element of the 2025 bonus,
as disclosed in the 2025 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 20 April 2030.
Director Number of shares under award Form of award
Mr Andi Case 16,290 Restricted shares
Mr Jeff Woyda 4,213 Restricted shares
Grant of Performance Awards
Also on 20 April 2026, the following Performance Awards over ordinary shares
of 25p each in the Company were granted under the Plan, as disclosed in the
2025 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 17,288 Nil-cost option
Mr Jeff Woyda 11,001 Nil-cost option
Vesting of Deferred Share Awards
Also on 20 April 2026, the Deferred Share Awards granted on 19 April 2022
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 £47.96 per ordinary share to cover tax liabilities Ordinary shares retained from vesting
Mr Andi Case 13,495 6,305 7,190
Mr Jeff Woyda 3,490 1,645 1,845
Exercise of Performance Award
Also on 20 April 2026, the following Executive Director acquired ordinary
shares of 25p each in the Company pursuant to the exercise of vested
performance-related nil-cost options granted under the Clarkson PLC 2014 Long
Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan") on 20 April 2023.
Director Ordinary shares acquired on exercise Shares sold at £47.87 per ordinary share to cover tax liabilities Ordinary shares retained from vesting
Mr Jeff Woyda 4,641 2,209 2,432
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 622.184 2.01 104,034 0.34 70,777 - 0.23
Mr Jeff Woyda 139,383 0.45 26,904 0.09 40,399 606 0.13
For further details please contact:
Company enquiries:
Rachel Fletcher
Company Secretary
Tel: +44(0)20 7334 3171
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 2,250 people in over 60 different offices across its
four divisions.
The Company has delivered 23 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 (http://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)
£47.72 16,290
d) Aggregated information Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 20 April 2026
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)
£47.72 4,213
d) Aggregated information Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 20 April 2026
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)
£47.72 17,288
d) Aggregated information Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 20 April 2026
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)
£47.72 11,001
d) Aggregated information Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 20 April 2026
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: 13,495 Sold to cover tax:
6.305 Retained: 7,190
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
£47.96 6,305
d) Aggregated information Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 20 April 2026
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
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: 3,490 Sold to cover tax:
1,645 Retained: 1,845
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
£47.96 1,645
d) Aggregated information Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 20 April 2026
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
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 Exercise of Performance Award (granted as a nil-cost option) under the
Clarkson PLC 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan.
Date of grant Shares acquired on exercise Shares sold to cover taxes Shares retained
20 April 2023 4,641 2,209 2,432
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
£47.874002 2,209
d) Aggregated information Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 20 April 2026
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
£47.874002
2,209
d)
Aggregated information
Not applicable - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)
Date of the transaction
20 April 2026
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange
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