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RNS Number : 8118Q Judges Scientific PLC 29 January 2026
29 January 2026
Judges Scientific plc
("Judges Scientific" or the "Company")
Grant of Options
Judges Scientific announces that it has issued options under the 2025 share
option schemes over 81,600 new ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the
Company ("Ordinary Shares") at an exercise price per share of £52.00, being
the closing mid-price on 27 January 2026.
The Remuneration Committee have awarded, both in recognition of the
appointment of Tim Prestidge to Chief Executive on 9 February 2026 and in
accordance with its policy of annual awards of share options to retain and
incentivise the Executive Directors, the share options as shown in the table
below. Vesting of these options after three years is subject to the
achievement of 5% compound growth in adjusted earnings per share over the
vesting period, and to continued employment.
Director Number of options Option Scheme Vesting date Expiry date
Tim Prestidge 1,153 Approved 28/01/2029 27/01/2036
Tim Prestidge 58,847 Unapproved 28/01/2029 27/01/2036
Brad Ormsby 1,153 Approved 28/01/2029 27/01/2036
Brad Ormsby 9,647 Unapproved 28/01/2029 27/01/2036
Ian Wilcock 576 Approved 28/01/2029 27/01/2036
Ian Wilcock 10,224 Unapproved 28/01/2029 27/01/2036
For further information please contact:
Judges Scientific plc Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)
David Cicurel, CEO Stephane Auton
Brad Ormsby, CFO Harry Davies-Ball
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3829 6970 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090
Panmure Liberum (Joint Broker) Investec Bank plc (Joint Broker)
Edward Mansfield Virginia Bull
William King Carlton Nelson
Tel : +44 (0) 20 3100 2222 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 (mailto: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
(http://www.judges.uk.com)
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Tim Prestidge
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Business Development Director
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 Ordinary shares in Judges Scientific plc
Identification code
GB0032398678
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of Options
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
5200.0p 60,000
d) Aggregated information N/A (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 28/01/2026
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange, AIM Market (XLON)
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
28/01/2026
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange, AIM Market (XLON)
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name 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 Ordinary shares in Judges Scientific plc
Identification code
GB0032398678
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of Options
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
5200.0p 10,800
d) Aggregated information N/A (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 28/01/2026
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange, AIM Market (XLON)
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
28/01/2026
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange, AIM Market (XLON)
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Ian Wilcock
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Commercial Director
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 Ordinary shares in Judges Scientific plc
Identification code
GB0032398678
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of Options
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
5200.0p 10,800
d) Aggregated information N/A (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 28/01/2026
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange, AIM Market (XLON)
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
28/01/2026
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange, AIM Market (XLON)
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