Director/PDMR Shareholding

Lion Finance Group PLC

02 January 2026

 

London, 2 January 2026

Lion Finance Group PLC announces notification of transactions by Directors / Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities

The notification set out below is provided in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
	Is this a PDMR or PCA Submission	Submission for PDMR
	Name of natural person	Archil Gachechiladze
2	Reason for the notification
	Position/status	Executive Director and CEO, Lion Finance Group PLC
	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer or emission allowance market participant
	Full name of the entity	Lion Finance Group PLC
	Legal Entity Identifier code	213800XKDG12NQG8VC53
4	Details of the transaction(s)
	Transaction(s) summary table Date of Transaction Description of Instrument Identification Code Place of Transaction Currency 2026-01-02 Share GB00BF4HYT85 Outside a trading venue GBP - British Pound Nature of Transaction: Grant of nil-cost options over ordinary shares of £0.01 each in Lion Finance Group PLC Price Volume Total £0.00 24,059 £0.00 Aggregated £0.00 24,059 £0.00 Additional Information Grant of 24,059 nil-cost options over ordinary shares of £0.01 each in Lion Finance Group PLC in respect of deferred salary shares for the 2026 work year pursuant to the executive equity compensation plan. 100% of award vests on first anniversary of the start of the work year which is subject to holding periods so that 40% is released on the second anniversary, and 20% is released on each of the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries, of the start of the work year.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
	Is this a PDMR or PCA Submission	Submission for PDMR
	Name of natural person	Sulkhan Gvalia
2	Reason for the notification
	Position/status	Deputy CEO, Chief Financial Officer
	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer or emission allowance market participant
	Full name of the entity	Lion Finance Group PLC
	Legal Entity Identifier code	213800XKDG12NQG8VC53
4	Details of the transaction(s)
	Transaction(s) summary table Date of Transaction Description of Instrument Identification Code Place of Transaction Currency 2026-01-02 Share GB00BF4HYT85 Outside a trading venue GBP - British Pound Nature of Transaction: Grant of nil-cost options over ordinary shares of £0.01 each in Lion Finance Group PLC Price Volume Total £0.00 1,386 £0.00 Aggregated £0.00 1,386 £0.00 Additional Information Grant of 1,386 nil-cost options over ordinary shares of £0.01 each in Lion Finance Group PLC in respect of deferred salary shares for the 2026 work year pursuant to the executive equity compensation plan. 100% of award vests on first anniversary of the start of the work year which is subject to holding periods so that 40% is released on the second anniversary, and 20% is released on each of the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries, of the start of the work year.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
	Is this a PDMR or PCA Submission	Submission for PDMR
	Name of natural person	Zurab Kokosadze
2	Reason for the notification
	Position/status	Deputy CEO, Corporate and Investment Banking
	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer or emission allowance market participant
	Full name of the entity	Lion Finance Group PLC
	Legal Entity Identifier code	213800XKDG12NQG8VC53
4	Details of the transaction(s)
	Transaction(s) summary table Date of Transaction Description of Instrument Identification Code Place of Transaction Currency 2026-01-02 Share GB00BF4HYT85 Outside a trading venue GBP - British Pound Nature of Transaction: Grant of nil-cost options over ordinary shares of £0.01 each in Lion Finance Group PLC Price Volume Total £0.00 4,752 £0.00 Aggregated £0.00 4,752 £0.00 Additional Information Grant of 4,752 nil-cost options over ordinary shares of £0.01 each in Lion Finance Group PLC in respect of deferred salary shares for the 2026 work year pursuant to the executive equity compensation plan. 100% of award vests on first anniversary of the start of the work year which is subject to holding periods so that 40% is released on the second anniversary, and 20% is released on each of the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries, of the start of the work year.

For further information, please contact: Computershare Company Secretarial Services Limited, [e-mail]

Name of authorised official of issuer responsible for making notification: Computershare Company Secretarial Services Limited, Company Secretary

About Lion Finance Group PLC

Lion Finance Group PLC (LSE: BGEO LN) is a FTSE 250 holding company whose main subsidiaries provide banking and financial services focused in the high-growth Georgian and Armenian markets through leading, customer-centric, universal banks - Bank of Georgia in Georgia and Ameriabank in Armenia. By building on our competitive strengths, we are committed to driving business growth, sustaining high profitability, and generating strong returns, while creating opportunities for our stakeholders and making a positive contribution in the communities where we operate.

Legal Entity Identifier: 213800XKDG12NQG8VC53

For further information, please visit www.lionfinancegroup.uk or contact:

Sam Goodacre	Nini Arshakuni
Adviser to the CEO	Head of Investor Relations
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This news report is presented for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities

 

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