Director/PDMR Shareholding

DSW Capital PLC

24 September 2026

 

DSW CAPITAL PLC

("DSW Capital", "DSW" or the "Group")

(AIM: DSW)

Director / PDMR Shareholding

DSW Capital, a profitable, mid-market, challenger professional services platform and owner of the Dow Schofield Watts and the DR Solicitors brands, has been informed that James Dow, Executive Director of the Company, a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMR"), purchased 120,000 ordinary shares of 0.25p each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") at 41.96p per Ordinary Share.

Following the purchase, James Dow's total beneficial interest in the Company comprises 4,380,827 Ordinary Shares, representing 17.43% of the issued share capital of the Company.

Enquiries:

DSW Capital Shru Morris, CEO Pete Fendall, CFOO	Tel: [phone]
Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Broker) James Thomas/Mark Percy/George Payne	Tel: [phone]
Investor Relations   Claire Tennant	[e-mail]

About DSW Capital

DSW Capital, owner of the Dow Schofield Watts and DR Solicitors brands, is a profitable, mid-market, challenger professional services network with a cash generative business model and scalable platform for growth. Originally established in 2002, by three KPMG alumni, Dow Schofield Watts is one of the first platform models disrupting the traditional model of accounting professional services firms. DSW Capital operates licensing arrangements with its businesses and has over 130 Fee Earners across 12 offices in the UK. These businesses trade primarily under the Dow Schofield Watts and DR Solicitors brands.

DSW Capital's vision is for our brands to become the most sought-after destinations for ambitious, entrepreneurial professionals to start and develop their own businesses. Through a licensing model, DSW Capital gives professionals the autonomy and flexibility to fulfil their potential.

Being part of the DSW Capital group brings support benefits in recruitment, funding and infrastructure. DSW Capital's challenger model attracts experienced, senior professionals, predominantly with a "Big 4" accounting firm or "Magic Circle" legal background, who want to launch their own businesses and recognise the value of DSW Capital's brands and the synergies which come from being part of the network.

DSW Capital aims to scale its agile model through organic growth, geographical expansion, additional service lines and acquisitions. The Directors are targeting high margin, complementary, niche service lines with a strong synergistic fit with the existing network.

Further details of the PDMR dealing are included below.

This information has been provided in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Names	James Dow
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Executive Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	DSW Capital plc
b)	LEI	213800KKIQCIJT6TGH23
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
b)	Identification code	GB00BNG9H550
c)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of Ordinary Shares
d)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 41.96p 120,000
d)	Aggregated information  - Aggregated volume - Price	As above
e)	Date of the transaction	24 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	AIM, London Stock Exchange

 

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