Grant and Confirmation of Share Options
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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:
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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 |
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Bobby Kalar, CEO |
397,894 |
360,000 |
757,894 |
4.40% |
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Andy Simpson, CFO |
238,000 |
172,000 |
410,000 |
2.38% |
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Navaz Dean, Group HR Director1 |
60,000 |
70,000 |
130,000 |
0.76% |
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Andy Hughes, COO |
170,000 |
80,000 |
250,000 |
1.45% |
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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:
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Yü Group PLC Bobby Kalar Andy Simpson
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+44 (0) 115 975 8258
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Panmure Liberum Bidhi Bhoma Edward Mansfield Satbir Kler Gaya Bhatt
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+44 (0) 20 3100 2000 |
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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):
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1. |
Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA') |
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a) |
Name |
Bobby Kalar |
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2. |
Reason for notification |
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a) |
Position / status |
CEO |
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b) |
Initial notification / amendment |
Initial notification |
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3. |
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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a) |
Name |
Yü Group PLC |
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b) |
LEI |
213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35 |
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4. |
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; |
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c) |
Description of the financial instrument |
Ordinary shares of 0.5p each ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80 |
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d) |
Nature of the transaction |
Grant of options
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e) |
Price(s) and volume(s) |
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f) |
Aggregated information Aggregated volume Price |
360,000 options at 1,503 pence |
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g) |
Date of the transaction |
14 April 2026
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h) |
Place of the transaction |
XLON
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Pursuant to the notification obligations in accordance with Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
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1. |
Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA') |
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a) |
Name |
Andy Simpson |
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2. |
Reason for notification |
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a) |
Position / status |
CFO |
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b) |
Initial notification / amendment |
Initial notification |
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3. |
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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a) |
Name |
Yü Group PLC |
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b) |
LEI |
213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35 |
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4. |
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; |
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c) |
Description of the financial instrument |
Ordinary shares of 0.5p each ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80 |
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d) |
Nature of the transaction |
Grant of options
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e) |
Price(s) and volume(s) |
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f) |
Aggregated information Aggregated volume Price |
172,000 options at 1,503 pence |
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g) |
Date of the transaction |
14 April 2026
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h) |
Place of the transaction |
XLON
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Pursuant to the notification obligations in accordance with Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
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1. |
Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA') |
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a) |
Name |
Navaz Dean and PCA |
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2. |
Reason for notification |
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a) |
Position / status |
Group HR Director |
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b) |
Initial notification / amendment |
Initial notification |
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3. |
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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a) |
Name |
Yü Group PLC |
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b) |
LEI |
213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35 |
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4. |
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; |
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c) |
Description of the financial instrument |
Ordinary shares of 0.5p each ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80 |
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d) |
Nature of the transaction |
Grant of options
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e) |
Price(s) and volume(s) |
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f) |
Aggregated information Aggregated volume Price |
160,000 options at 1,503 pence |
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g) |
Date of the transaction |
14 April 2026
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h) |
Place of the transaction |
XLON
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Pursuant to the notification obligations in accordance with Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
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1. |
Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA') |
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a) |
Name |
Andy Hughes |
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2. |
Reason for notification |
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a) |
Position / status |
COO |
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b) |
Initial notification / amendment |
Initial notification |
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3. |
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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a) |
Name |
Yü Group PLC |
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b) |
LEI |
213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35 |
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4. |
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; |
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c) |
Description of the financial instrument |
Ordinary shares of 0.5p each ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80 |
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d) |
Nature of the transaction |
Grant of options
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e) |
Price(s) and volume(s) |
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f) |
Aggregated information Aggregated volume Price |
80,000 options at 1,503 pence |
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g) |
Date of the transaction |
14 April 2026
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h) |
Place of the transaction |
XLON
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Pursuant to the notification obligations in accordance with Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
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1. |
Details of PDMR / person closely associated with them ('PCA') |
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a) |
Name |
Paul Rawson |
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2. |
Reason for notification |
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a) |
Position / status |
NED |
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b) |
Initial notification / amendment |
Initial notification |
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3. |
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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a) |
Name |
Yü Group PLC |
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b) |
LEI |
213800ACO9GDDBM7DS35 |
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4. |
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; |
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c) |
Description of the financial instrument |
Ordinary shares of 0.5p each ISIN: GB00BYQDPD80 |
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d) |
Nature of the transaction |
Cancellation of share options
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e) |
Price(s) and volume(s) |
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f) |
Aggregated information Aggregated volume Price |
22,222 options cancelled |
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g) |
Date of the transaction |
14 April 2026
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h) |
Place of the transaction |
XLON
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