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RNS Number : 4741A Yu Group PLC 15 April 2026
15 April 2026
Yü Group PLC
("Yü Group" or the "Group")
Grant and Confirmation of Share Options
Yü Group PLC (AIM: YU.), the independent supplier of gas and electricity, and
meter asset owner and installer of smart meters, announces the grant of
682,000 share options (the "Options") over ordinary shares of 0.5 pence each
("Ordinary Shares") to five people discharging managerial responsibilities
("PDMRs"). The options have an exercise price 1,503p per Option and vest on 19
March 2029.
The Options are subject to the achievement of weighted performance targets
related to profitability, growth, cash and meter installations achieved over
the performance period between 2026 and 2028. If performance is below the
specific target, then a weighted proportion of the Option will not vest. If
all performance targets are achieved the Options will fully vest.
In order to align to the Group's revised strategic plan, previously granted
options over 348,000 Ordinary Shares have also been varied so they vest on the
same date (19 March 2029) and carry the same performance conditions as the
newly granted Options. In addition, 22,222 options previously awarded to Paul
Rawson, a non-executive director, have been agreed to be cancelled.
Following the grant of the Options, PDMRs hold the following options:
Director / PDMR Existing options over Ordinary Shares held Number of Options granted / cancelled Total options held following grant % of current issued share capital held under options
Bobby Kalar, CEO 397,894 360,000 757,894 4.40%
Andy Simpson, CFO 238,000 172,000 410,000 2.38%
Navaz Dean, Group HR Director(1) 60,000 70,000 130,000 0.76%
Andy Hughes, COO 170,000 80,000 250,000 1.45%
Paul Rawson, Non-Executive Director 209,222 (22,222) 187,000 1.09%
Following today's grant of Options and cancellation, the Company currently has
options outstanding over a total of 1,972,849 Ordinary Shares, representing
11.46% of the Company's current issued share capital.
The FCA notifications, made in accordance with the requirement of the UK
Market Abuse Regulation are appended further below.
Note:
1. A person closely related to Navaz Dean has been granted options over
a further 90,000 shares.
For further information, please contact:
Yü Group PLC +44 (0) 115 975 8258
Bobby Kalar
Andy Simpson
Panmure Liberum +44 (0) 20 3100 2000
Bidhi Bhoma
Edward Mansfield
Satbir Kler
Gaya Bhatt
Notes to Editors
Information on the Group
Yü Group PLC is a leading supplier of gas and electricity focused on
servicing the corporate sector throughout the UK. We drive innovation through
a combination of user-friendly digital solutions and personalised, high
quality customer service. The Group plays a key role supporting businesses in
their transition to lower carbon technologies with a commitment to providing
sustainable energy solutions.
Yü Group has a clear strategy to deliver sustainable profitable growth (in a
£50bn+ addressable market) and value for all of our stakeholders, built on
strong foundations and with a robust hedging policy. The Group has achieved a
compound annual growth rate of over 60% over the last four years and has
significantly improved margin and profitability performance. In 2023 the Group
launched Yü Smart to support growth through new opportunities in smart
metering installation.
Pursuant to the notification obligations in accordance with Article 19 of the
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
1. Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a) Name Bobby Kalar
2. Reason for notification
a) Position / status CEO
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Yü Group PLC
b) LEI 213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35
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
c) Description of the financial instrument Ordinary shares of 0.5p each
ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80
d) Nature of the transaction Grant of options
e) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
1,503p 360,000
f) Aggregated information 360,000 options at 1,503 pence
Aggregated volume
Price
g) Date of the transaction 14 April 2026
h) Place of the transaction XLON
f)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
360,000 options at 1,503 pence
g)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2026
h)
Place of the transaction
XLON
Pursuant to the notification obligations in accordance with Article 19 of the
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
1. Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a) Name Andy Simpson
2. Reason for notification
a) Position / status CFO
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Yü Group PLC
b) LEI 213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35
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
c) Description of the financial instrument Ordinary shares of 0.5p each
ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80
d) Nature of the transaction Grant of options
e) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
1,503p 172,000
f) Aggregated information 172,000 options at 1,503 pence
Aggregated volume
Price
g) Date of the transaction 14 April 2026
h) Place of the transaction XLON
f)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
172,000 options at 1,503 pence
g)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2026
h)
Place of the transaction
XLON
Pursuant to the notification obligations in accordance with Article 19 of the
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
1. Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a) Name Navaz Dean and PCA
2. Reason for notification
a) Position / status Group HR Director
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Yü Group PLC
b) LEI 213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35
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
c) Description of the financial instrument Ordinary shares of 0.5p each
ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80
d) Nature of the transaction Grant of options
e) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
1,503p 70,000
1,503p 90,000
f) Aggregated information 160,000 options at 1,503 pence
Aggregated volume
Price
g) Date of the transaction 14 April 2026
h) Place of the transaction XLON
f)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
160,000 options at 1,503 pence
g)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2026
h)
Place of the transaction
XLON
Pursuant to the notification obligations in accordance with Article 19 of the
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
1. Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a) Name Andy Hughes
2. Reason for notification
a) Position / status COO
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Yü Group PLC
b) LEI 213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35
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
c) Description of the financial instrument Ordinary shares of 0.5p each
ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80
d) Nature of the transaction Grant of options
e) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
1,503p 80,000
f) Aggregated information 80,000 options at 1,503 pence
Aggregated volume
Price
g) Date of the transaction 14 April 2026
h) Place of the transaction XLON
f)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
80,000 options at 1,503 pence
g)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2026
h)
Place of the transaction
XLON
Pursuant to the notification obligations in accordance with Article 19 of the
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
1. Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a) Name Paul Rawson
2. Reason for notification
a) Position / status NED
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Yü Group PLC
b) LEI 213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35
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
c) Description of the financial instrument Ordinary shares of 0.5p each
ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80
d) Nature of the transaction Cancellation of share options
e) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
N/A 22,222
f) Aggregated information 22,222 options cancelled
Aggregated volume
Price
g) Date of the transaction 14 April 2026
h) Place of the transaction XLON
f)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
22,222 options cancelled
g)
Date of the transaction
14 April 2026
h)
Place of the transaction
XLON
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