Grant of Options

RNS Number : 5527N

Judges Scientific PLC

23 January 2023

 

Press Release

Judges Scientific plc

("Judges Scientific" or the "Company")

Grant of Options

Judges Scientific announces that it has issued options over 13,500 new ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") at an exercise price of £80.00, being the closing mid price on 20 January 2023.

13,500 options have been awarded in total by the Remuneration Committee to the Executive Directors to retain and incentivise them. Vesting of the options after three years is subject to the achievement of 10% 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
David Cicurel	4,500	Approved/Unapproved	20/01/2026	19/01/2033
Brad Ormsby	4,500	Unapproved	20/01/2026	19/01/2033
Mark Lavelle	4,500	Unapproved	20/01/2026	19/01/2033

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For further information please contact:

Judges Scientific
David Cicurel, CEO Brad Ormsby, Group FD	Tel: [phone]
Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Broker)
Stephane Auton Iain Sexton	Tel: [phone]
Liberum (Joint Broker) Edward Mansfield William Hall Media enquiries: Alma PR (Financial Public Relations)	Tel : [phone]
Sam Modlin Justine James Joe Pederzolli	Tel: [phone] [e-mail]

Notes to editors:  

Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector.  The Group now consists of 20 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

 

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