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RNS Number : 4784W Velocity Composites PLC 16 July 2024
16 July 2024
Velocity Composites plc
("Velocity", the "Company", the "Group")
PDMR shareholdings
Velocity Composites plc (AIM: VEL), the leading supplier of composite material
kits to aerospace, has been notified that, on 12 July 2024, Jon Bridges, Chief
Executive Officer, transferred 1,500,000 ordinary shares of 0.25 pence each
("Ordinary Shares") to his wife. Following this transfer, there is no change
in the beneficial interest of shares in the Company of Jon Bridges.
In addition to this, the Company has been notified that, on 15 July 2024, Rob
Smith, Chief Financial Officer, purchased 10,000 Ordinary Shares at 43 pence
per Ordinary Share. Following this purchase, Rob Smith holds a beneficial
interest in 20,000 Ordinary Shares representing approximately 0.04 per cent.
of the Company's issued share capital.
The notifications below, made in accordance with the requirements of the UK
Market Abuse Regulation, provide further details.
Enquiries:
Velocity Composites plc +44 (0) 1282 577577
Andy Beaden, Chairman
Jon Bridges, Chief Executive Officer
Rob Smith, Group Chief Financial Officer
Canaccord Genuity Limited +44 (0) 20 7523 8000
Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker
Max Hartley
George Grainger
Dowgate Capital Limited +44 (0) 20 3903 7715
Joint Broker
Russell Cook
Nick Chambers
SEC Newgate +44 (0)7540 106 366
Financial Communications velocity@secnewgate.co.uk
Robin Tozer
George Esmond
Harry Handyside
About Velocity Composites plc
Based in Burnley, UK, Velocity is the leading supplier of composite material
kits to aerospace, that reduce costs and improve sustainability. Customers
include Airbus, Boeing, and GKN.
By using Velocity's proprietary technology, manufacturers can also free up
internal resources to focus on their core business. Velocity has significant
potential for expansion, both in the UK and abroad, including into new market
areas, such as wind energy, urban air mobility and electric vehicles, where
the demand for composites is expected to grow.
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 Jon Bridges
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 Velocity Composites plc
b) LEI 213800W4W46J8HGZP672
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 0.25p each
Identification code GB00BF339H01
b) Nature of the transaction Transfer of Ordinary Shares to his wife
c) Price(s) and volumes(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
nil 1,500,000
d) Aggregated information N/A single transaction
Aggregated volume N/A single transaction
Price N/A single transaction
e) Date of the transaction 12 July 2024
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Rob Smith
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 Velocity Composites plc
b) LEI 213800W4W46J8HGZP672
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 0.25p each
Identification code GB00BF339H01
b) Nature of the transaction Purchase of Ordinary Shares
c) Price(s) and volumes(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
43 pence 10,000
d) Aggregated information N/A single transaction
Aggregated volume N/A single transaction
Price N/A single transaction
e) Date of the transaction 15 July 2024
f) Place of the transaction AIM
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