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RNS Number : 6355W Hunting PLC 13 March 2026
For Immediate Release 13 March 2026
Hunting PLC
("Hunting" or "the Company")
Directors Shareholding/PDMR transactions
Hunting PLC today announces that under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan ("HPSP"), and following the measurement of the relevant performance
conditions, nil cost share awards and options granted in 2023 to the executive
Directors and members of the Hunting Executive Committee, who are all
determined to be PDMRs, partially vested and were exercised as follows:
PDMR Position No. of vested & exercised awards No. of ordinary shares sold No. of ordinary shares retained
Jim Johnson Executive Director 555,035 218,874 336,161
Bruce Ferguson Finance Director 131,983 66,154 65,829
Scott George Executive Committee 164,595 164,595 0
Dane Tipton Executive Committee 132,998 32,480 100,518
Adam Dyess Executive Committee 10,517 2,477 8,040
Ben Willey Executive Committee 93,804 93,804 0
Greg Farmer Executive Committee 97,889 97,889 0
Liese Borden Executive Committee 90,918 53,520 37,398
Ryan Elliot Executive Committee 75,765 64,036 11,729
Graham Goodall Executive Committee 7,807 7,807 0
Mr Johnson's interest in Hunting PLC ordinary shares, as a Director of the
Company, now totals 1,887,487 ordinary shares, representing 1.23% of the
issued share capital of the Company. Mr Ferguson's interest in Hunting PLC
ordinary shares, as a Director of the Company, now totals 495,699 ordinary
shares, representing 0.32% of the issued share capital of the Company.
The performance measures of the awards are noted on page 138 of the 2025
Annual Report and Accounts. The performance period was 1 January 2023 to 31
December 2025.
The average selling price of the above ordinary shares for tax liabilities was
506.84 pence.
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jim Johnson
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share awards over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 555,035 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares to Cover Tax Liabilities
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 218,874 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Bruce Ferguson
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Finance Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share options over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 131,983 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares to Cover Tax Liabilities
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 66,154 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Scott George
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Committee Member
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share awards over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 164,595 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares to Cover Tax Liabilities
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 164,595 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Dane Tipton
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Committee Member
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share awards over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 132,998 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares to Cover Tax Liabilities
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 32,480 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Adam Dyess
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Committee Member
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share awards over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 10,517 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 2,477 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Ben Willey
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Committee Member
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share options over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 93,804 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 93,804 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Greg Farmer
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Committee Member
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share awards over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 97,889 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares to Cover Tax Liabilities
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 97,889 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Liese Borden
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Committee Member
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share awards over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 90,918 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares to Cover Tax Liabilities
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 53,520 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Ryan Elliot
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Committee Member
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share awards over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 75,765 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares to Cover Tax Liabilities
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 64,036 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Graham Goodall
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Committee Member
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hunting PLC
b) LEI 2138008S5FL78ITZRN66
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
TRANSACTION 1
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Vesting and exercise of nil cost share awards over Ordinary Shares in the
Company granted on 6 March 2023, under the rules of the Hunting Performance
Share Plan.
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0 pence 7,807 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 6 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
TRANSACTION 2
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
Identification code ISIN:- GB0004478896
Nature of the transaction Sale of Ordinary Shares
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
506.84 pence 7,807 Ordinary Shares
Date of the transaction 10 March 2026
Place of the transaction London
For further information please contact:
Ben Willey, Company Secretary 020 7321 0123
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