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RNS Number : 7993Z Nichols PLC 18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Nichols plc
(the "Company")
Grant of Options and PDMR Dealings
The Company announces that on 16 May 2023 it made awards of nil cost options
over ordinary shares of 10p each ("Awards" and "Ordinary Shares") to certain
directors and persons discharging managerial responsibility ("PDMRs") of the
Company.
The Awards have been granted over a maximum number of Ordinary Shares shown
below. The Award is being made following completion of the financial year
ending 31 December 2022 pursuant to the terms of the Nichols Hybrid Incentive
Plan. The Awards will vest on the second anniversary of the date of grant,
subject to the continued employment of the PDMR with the group. No other
performance conditions apply.
The details of the Awards are as follows:
PDMR Title Number of Ordinary Shares subject to Award
Andrew Milne Chief Executive Officer 27,572
Christine Shillington People & Sustainability Director 3,461
Nick Gamble UK Sales Director 3,262
Gary Brookes Group Operations Director 2,152
Sarah Caddy Legal Director 3,569
Contacts
Nichols plc Telephone: 0192 522 2222
Andrew Milne, Chief Executive Officer Website: www.nicholsplc.co.uk (http://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/)
Singer Capital Markets (NOMAD & Broker) Telephone: 0207 496 3000
Steve Pearce / Jen Boorer Website: www.singercm.com (http://www.singercm.com)
Hudson Sandler (Financial PR) Telephone: 0207 796 4133
Alex Brennan / Charlotte Cobb / Harry Griffiths Email: nichols@hudsonsandler.com (mailto:nichols@hudsonsandler.com)
Notes to Editors:
Nichols plc is an international diversified soft drinks business with sales in
over 73 countries, selling products in both the Still and Carbonate
categories. The Group is home to the iconic Vimto brand which is popular in
the UK and around the world, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
Other brands in its portfolio include SLUSH PUPPiE, Feel Good, Starslush,
ICEE, Levi Roots and Sunkist.
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 Andrew Milne
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 Nichols plc
b) LEI 213800EF5CMR3K8PND54
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 10p each
Identification code
ISIN Code: GB0006389398
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options under the Nichols Hybrid Incentive Plan
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
nil 27,572
d) Aggregated information N/A - Single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 16 May 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - Single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
16 May 2023
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Christine Shillington
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status People & Sustainability Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Nichols plc
b) LEI 213800EF5CMR3K8PND54
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 10p each
Identification code
ISIN Code: GB0006389398
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options under the Nichols Hybrid Incentive Plan
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
nil 3,461
d) Aggregated information N/A - Single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 16 May 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - Single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
16 May 2023
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Nick Gamble
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status UK Sales Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Nichols plc
b) LEI 213800EF5CMR3K8PND54
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 10p each
Identification code
ISIN Code: GB0006389398
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options under the Nichols Hybrid Incentive Plan
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
nil 3,262
d) Aggregated information N/A - Single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 16 May 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - Single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
16 May 2023
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Gary Brookes
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Operations Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Nichols plc
b) LEI 213800EF5CMR3K8PND54
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 10p each
Identification code
ISIN Code: GB0006389398
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options under the Nichols Hybrid Incentive Plan
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
nil 2,152
d) Aggregated information N/A - Single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 16 May 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - Single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
16 May 2023
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Sarah Caddy
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Legal Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Nichols plc
b) LEI 213800EF5CMR3K8PND54
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 10p each
Identification code
ISIN Code: GB0006389398
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options under the Nichols Hybrid Incentive Plan
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
nil 3,569
d) Aggregated information N/A - Single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 16 May 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - Single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
16 May 2023
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
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