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RNS Number : 9701F Solid State PLC 03 November 2025
3 November 2025
Solid State plc
("Solid State", the "Group" or the "Company")
PDMR & PCA Dealings
The Company announces the following transactions undertaken by certain persons
discharging managerial responsibilities ("PDMRs") and their persons closely
associated.
Matthew Richards, Director, has undertaken the following dealings together
with PCAs involving 'Bed and ISA' transactions:
Date Nature of transaction Number of ordinary shares Price per share
30 October Gift of Ordinary Shares by Matthew to his spouse Lynette Richards 12,200 Nil consideration
30 October Sale of Ordinary Shares by Matthew from personal holding 36,600 164.9
30 October Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Matthew into his ISA 12,200 165.0
30 October Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Matthew's children into their ISAs 24,400 165.0
31 October Sale of Ordinary Shares by Lynette Richards 12,200 164.9
31 October Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Lynette Richards into ISA 12,200 165.0
Following the above transactions, Matthew's shareholding, including those held
by his persons closely associated, remains unchanged.
Pete James, Group Finance Director, has undertaken the following dealings
together with PCAs involving 'Bed and ISA' transactions:
Date Nature of transaction Number of ordinary shares Share price p
30 October Sale of Ordinary Shares by Pete James from personal holding 23,700 155.0
30 October Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Pete into his ISA 12,061 155.25
31 October Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Pete into his ISA 843 150.0
30 October Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Pete's children into their ISAs 11,570 155.52
30 October Sale of Ordinary Shares by Rosemary James 12,309 162.5
30 October Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Rosemary James into her ISA 12,299 162.5
Following these transactions, Pete's shareholding, including those held by his
persons closely associated, has increased to 155,149 Ordinary Shares.
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Peter James
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Finance Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Solid State plc
b) LEI 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62
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 5p each
Identification code
GB0008237132
b) Nature of the transaction 1) Sale of shares
2) Purchase of shares into ISA
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s)
1. Sale of shares 155.0 23,700
2. Purchase of shares into ISA 155.25 12,061
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 1. N/A - single transaction
2. N/A - single transaction
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 1. 30 October 2025
2. 30 October 2025
f) Place of the transaction 1. London Stock Exchange - AIM
2. London Stock Exchange - AIM
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
1. N/A - single transaction
2. N/A - single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
1. 30 October 2025
2. 30 October 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
1. London Stock Exchange - AIM
2. London Stock Exchange - AIM
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Peter James
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Finance Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Solid State plc
b) LEI 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62
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 5p each
Identification code
GB0008237132
b) Nature of the transaction Purchase of shares into ISA
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Type Price(s) Volume(s)
Purchase of shares into ISA 150 843
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume N/A - single transaction
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 31 October 2025
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange - AIM
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
31 October 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange - AIM
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Rosemary James
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Spouse and PCA of Pete James, Group Finance Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Solid State plc
b) LEI 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62
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 5p each
Identification code
GB0008237132
b) Nature of the transaction 1) Sale of shares
2) Purchase of shares into ISA
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s)
1. Sale of shares 162.5 12,309
2. Purchase of shares into ISA 162.5 12,299
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 1. N/A - single transaction
2. N/A - single transaction
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 1. 30 October 2025
2. 30 October 2025
f) Place of the transaction 1. London Stock Exchange - AIM
2. London Stock Exchange - AIM
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
1. N/A - single transaction
2. N/A - single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
1. 30 October 2025
2. 30 October 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
1. London Stock Exchange - AIM
2. London Stock Exchange - AIM
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name William James
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Son and PCA of Peter James, Group Finance Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Solid State plc
b) LEI 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62
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 5p each
Identification code
GB0008237132
b) Nature of the transaction Purchase of shares into ISA
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Type Price(s) Volume(s)
Purchase of shares into ISA 155.52 5,786
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume N/A - single transaction
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 30 October 2025
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange - AIM
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
30 October 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange - AIM
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Emily James
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Daughter and PCA of Peter James, Group Finance Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Solid State plc
b) LEI 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62
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 5p each
Identification code
GB0008237132
b) Nature of the transaction Purchase of shares into ISA
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Type Price(s) Volume(s)
Purchase of shares into ISA 155.52 5,784
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume N/A - single transaction
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 30 October 2025
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange - AIM
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
30 October 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange - AIM
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Matthew Richards
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Solid State plc
b) LEI 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62
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 5p each
Identification code
GB0008237132
b) Nature of the transaction 1. Gift of ordinary shares to spouse, Lynette Richards
2. Sale of shares
3. Purchase of shares into ISA
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s)
1. Gift of ordinary shares to spouse Nil 12,200
2. Sale of shares by Matthew 164.9 36,600
3. Purchase of shares into ISA 165 12,200
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 1. N/A - single transaction
2. N/A - single transaction
- Price 3. N/A - single transaction
e) Date of the transaction 1. 30 October 2025
2. 30 October 2025
3. 30 October 2025
f) Place of the transaction 1. Outside a trading venue
2. London Stock Exchange - AIM
3. London Stock Exchange - AIM
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
1. N/A - single transaction
2. N/A - single transaction
3. N/A - single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
1. 30 October 2025
2. 30 October 2025
3. 30 October 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
1. Outside a trading venue
2. London Stock Exchange - AIM
3. London Stock Exchange - AIM
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Lynette Richards
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Spouse and PCA of Matthew Richards, Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Solid State plc
b) LEI 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62
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 5p each
Identification code
GB0008237132
b) Nature of the transaction 1. Acquisition of shares from Matthew Richards via transfer for nil
consideration
2. Sale of shares
3. Purchase of shares into ISA
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s)
1. Gift of shares from Matthew Richards Nil 12,200
2. Sale of shares 164.9 12,200
3. Purchase of shares into ISA 165p 12,200
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 1. N/A - single transaction
2. N/A - single transaction
- Price 3. N/A - single transaction
e) Date of the transaction 1. 30 October 2025
2. 31 October 2025
3. 31 October 2025
f) Place of the transaction 1. Outside a trading venue
2. London Stock Exchange - AIM
3. London Stock Exchange - AIM
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
1. N/A - single transaction
2. N/A - single transaction
3. N/A - single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
1. 30 October 2025
2. 31 October 2025
3. 31 October 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
1. Outside a trading venue
2. London Stock Exchange - AIM
3. London Stock Exchange - AIM
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Marcus Richards
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Son and PCA of Matthew Richards, Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Solid State plc
b) LEI 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62
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 5p each
Identification code
GB0008237132
b) Nature of the transaction Purchase of shares into ISA
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Type Price(s) Volume(s)
Purchase of shares into ISA 165 12,200
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume N/A - single transaction
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 30 October 2025
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange - AIM
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
30 October 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange - AIM
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Henry Richards
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Son and PCA of Matthew Richards, Director
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Solid State plc
b) LEI 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62
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 5p each
Identification code
GB0008237132
b) Nature of the transaction Purchase of shares into ISA
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Type Price(s) Volume(s)
Purchase of shares into ISA 165 12,200
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume N/A - single transaction
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 30 October 2025
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange - AIM
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
N/A - single transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
30 October 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange - AIM
For further information please contact:
Solid State plc Via Walbrook
Gary Marsh - Chief Executive
Peter James - Group Finance Director
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited 020 7220 0500
(Nominated Adviser & Broker)
Adrian Hadden / Callum Davidson (Corporate Finance)
Jasper Berry / Tim Redfern (Sales / ECM)
Walbrook PR (Financial PR) 020 7933 8780
Tom Cooper / Nick Rome / Joe Walker 0797 122 1972
solidstate@walbrookpr.com (mailto:solidstate@walbrookpr.com)
Analyst Research Reports: For further analyst information and research see the
Solid State plc website: https://solidstateplc.com/research/
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Notes to Editors:
Solid State plc (AIM: SOLI) is a leading value-added electronics group
supplying industrial and defence markets with durable components, assemblies
and manufactured systems for use in critical applications, with a particular
emphasis on harsh operational environments. Solid State's products are found
around the world, from the ocean floor and into space, ensuring the smooth
operation of systems that augment our everyday lives.
The Company has a core focus on industrial and ruggedised computing, battery
power solutions, antennas, secure radio systems, imaging technologies, and
electronic components & displays.
Operating through two divisions (Systems and Components) the Group thrives on
complex engineering challenges, often requiring design-in support and
component sourcing. Serving a wide range of industries, with a particular
focus on defence, energy production, aerospace, environmental, oceanographic,
industrial, robotics, medical, life sciences, and transportation, the Solid
State trading brands have become synonymous with quality and reliability. The
Group operates under the brands of Steatite, Solsta, Custom Power, Pacer,
Active Silicon, Gateway and Durakool.
Solid State plc is headquartered in Redditch, UK, and employs over 400 people
around the world. The business has seven production facilities in the UK and
two in the USA. In total, including all office locations, the Group operates
from 15 national and international sites.
Solid State was established in 1971 and admitted to AIM in June 1996. The
Group has grown organically and by acquisition - having made four acquisitions
in the last four years.
Take a look at the videos below for more insight into the Solid State Group.
Introduction to Solid State - https://youtu.be/1M_Q_B1mYic
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Why invest in Solid State? - https://youtu.be/ShmTz6005ws
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