Grant of Share Incentives to PDMR

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Braemar Plc announced that on August 13, 2026, its Group Chief Executive Officer, Grant Foley, was granted 450,450 nil-cost options under the Restricted Share Plan, vesting on August 13, 2029, subject to performance conditions and a subsequent two-year holding period. Additionally, Mr. Foley received 18,018 deferred share awards under the Deferred Bonus Plan in relation to his annual bonus for the financial year ending February 28, 2026. These grants are part of executive remuneration and do not involve any upfront cost to the recipient.

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Braemar PLC
14 August 2026
 

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14 August 2026

BRAEMAR PLC

("Braemar" or the "Company")

Grant of Share Incentives to PDMR

 

Braemar Plc (LSE: BMS), a leading provider of expert chartering, investment and risk management advice to the shipping and energy markets, announces that the following grants of nil-cost options were made under the Braemar Restricted Share Plan (the "RSP") over the Company's ordinary shares of 10p to the Company's Group Chief Executive Officer, Grant Foley, on 13 August 2026:

PDMR

Number of ordinary shares over which options were granted

Grant Foley - Group Chief Executive Officer

450,450

 

There is no consideration for the grant of the awards and the exercise price is nil. The awards will vest on 13 August 2029, subject to the rules of the RSP and the performance underpin as determined by the Remuneration Committee. Any shares acquired under the RSP are subject to a further two-year holding period.

 

In addition, the Company also granted the following awards over ordinary shares of 10p each under the Company's Deferred Bonus Plan (the "DBP") on 13 August 2026 to Grant Foley in relation to his  annual bonus in respect of the financial year ended 28 February 2026:

 

PDMR

Number of ordinary shares of 10p each over which awards were granted

Grant Foley - Group Chief Executive Officer

18,018

 

Further information on the RSP and DBP is contained in the Company's 2026 Annual Report, published on 21 May 2026.

The notifications set out below are provided in accordance with the requirements of the EU Market Abuse Regulation, which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

 

Enquiries:

For further information, contact:

 

Braemar Plc

Tel: +44 (0)20 3142 4100

Grant Foley, Group Chief Executive Officer


Richard Heading, Group Chief Financial Officer


Rebecca-Joy Wekwete, Company Secretary




Houston

Tel: +44 (0)20 4529 0549

Kate Hoare / Charlie Barker / Polly Clarke

Tel: +44 (0)77 3303 2695

braemar@houston.co.uk




Canaccord Genuity

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7523 8000

Adam James / Harry Rees


 

Notes to Editors:

 

About Braemar Plc

 

Braemar provides expert chartering, investment and risk management advice that enable its clients to secure sustainable returns and mitigate risk in the volatile world of shipping and energy. Our experienced brokers work in tandem with specialist professionals to form teams tailored to our customers' needs, and provide an integrated service supported by a collaborative culture.

 

Braemar joined the Official List of the London Stock Exchange in November 1997 and trades under the symbol BMS.

 

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

Name

Grant Foley

Reason for the notification

Position/status  

Group Chief Executive Officer

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor 

Name  

Braemar Plc

LEI

213800EV6IKTTHJ83C19

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  

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Ordinary shares of 10p each 

Identification code  

GB0000600931

Nature of the transaction 

Grant of restricted share awards as nil cost options over ordinary shares of 10p each pursuant to the Company's Restricted Share Plan.

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price: Nil

Volume: 450,450

Aggregated information

 - Aggregated volume

- Price  

 

450,450

Nil

Date of the transaction  

13 August 2026

Place of the transaction 

Grant of awards occurred outside a trading venue.

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  

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Ordinary shares of 10p each 

Identification code  

GB0000600931

Nature of the transaction 

Grant of deferred share awards over ordinary shares of 10p each pursuant to the Company's Deferred Bonus Plan.

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price: Nil

Volume: 18,018

Aggregated information

 - Aggregated volume

- Price  

 

18,018

Nil

Date of the transaction  

13 August 2026

Place of the transaction 

Grant of awards occurred outside a trading venue.

 

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