Judges ScientificPLC - Director/PDMR Shareholding

Judges Scientific

02/04/2026 16:13

RNS Number : 3206Z

Judges Scientific PLC

02 April 2026

 

2 April 2026

 

Judges Scientific plc

("Judges Scientific" or the "Company")

 

Director/PDMR Shareholding

 

Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector announces that Brad Ormsby, Chief Financial Officer, and his spouse on 2 April 2026 effected a "Bed and ISA" by way of the sale of 753 ordinary shares of 5p each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") at a price of 4300 pence per share and immediate repurchase of 376 Ordinary Shares and 377 Ordinary Shares into Brad and his spouse's respective ISAs, each at a price of 4305 pence per share.

 

Following this transaction Brad Ormsby's beneficial holding remains unchanged at 4,666 Ordinary Shares representing approximately 0.07% of the total issued share capital and voting rights in the Company.

 

For further information please contact: 

 

Judges Scientific plc
David Cicurel, CEO
Brad Ormsby, CFO
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3829 6970
Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)
Stephane Auton
Harry Davies-Ball
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090
Panmure Liberum (Joint Broker)
Edward Mansfield
William King
Tel : +44 (0) 20 3100 2222
Investec Bank plc (Joint Broker)
Virginia Bull
Carlton Nelson
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7597 4000
Alma (Financial Public Relations)
Sam Modlin
Rebecca Sanders-Hewett
Joe Pederzolli
Sarah Peters
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3405 0205
judges@almastrategic.com


 

Notes to editors:

Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector.  The Group consists of 25 businesses acquired since 2005.

 

The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to a diverse range of markets including higher education institutions, scientific research facilities, manufacturers, and regulatory authorities.  The UK is a recognised centre of excellence for scientific instruments.  The Group has received five Queen's Awards for Innovation and Export.

 

The Group's companies predominantly operate in global niche markets, with long term growth fundamentals and resilient margins.

 

Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring businesses that generate sustainable profits and cash.  Shareholder returns are created through the reduction of debt, organic growth, and dividends.

 

For further information, please visit www.judges.uk.com

 

1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Bradley Ormsby
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Chief Financial Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
Judges Scientific plc
b)
LEI
2138004EXWWPTW1JOL31
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
Identification code
Ordinary shares in Judges Scientific plc
GB0032398678
b)
Nature of the transaction
Sale and repurchase of Ordinary Shares through a "Bed and ISA" arrangement
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Type
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Sale
4300p
753
Purchase
4305p
376
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Type
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Sale
4300p
753
Purchase
4305p
376
e)
Date of the transaction
02/04/2026
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange, AIM Market (XLON)

 

1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Ruth Ormsby
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Person Closely Associated with Bradley Ormsby, Chief Financial Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
Judges Scientific plc
b)
LEI
2138004EXWWPTW1JOL31
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
Identification code
Ordinary shares in Judges Scientific plc
GB0032398678
b)
Nature of the transaction
Sale and repurchase of Ordinary Shares through a "Bed and ISA" arrangement
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Type
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Purchase
4305p
377
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Type
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Purchase
4305p
377
e)
Date of the transaction
02/04/2026
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange, AIM Market (XLON)

 

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