Director/PDMR Shareholding
Kistos Holdings plc announced that several Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMRs) have engaged in share transactions. Directors Andrew Austin, Peter Mann, James Thomson, and Richard Benmore acquired a total of 8,215 ordinary shares through the Share Incentive Plan. Additionally, options vested for Andrew Austin (225,641 options, resulting in 132,696 retained shares), Peter Mann (197,436 options, with 55,690 retained shares after selling 60,419 to cover tax liabilities), and James Thomson (42,872 options, with 14,379 retained shares after selling 15,601 for tax). A total of 76,020 shares were sold at 286.49 pence per share to cover these tax obligations. Following these transactions, the aggregate beneficial interests in ordinary shares for the directors are: Andrew Austin 7,307,768, Peter Mann 1,349,423, James Thomson 83,752, and Richard Benmore 1,135,089.
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The Company announces that certain persons discharging managerial responsibility ("PDMRs") have acquired and disposed of ordinary shares of £0.10 each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") in connection with: (i) purchases of Ordinary Shares pursuant to the Kistos Holdings plc Share Incentive Plan ("SIP"); and (ii) the vesting of options granted under the Kistos Holdings Plc Employee Incentive Plan (the "Plan").
Share Incentive Plan Purchases
The SIP provides for regular purchases of Ordinary Shares using salary deductions, with shares acquired on‑market by the SIP trustee in accordance with the rules of the SIP.
| Director | Position | Aggregate number of Ordinary Shares acquired under the SIP |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Austin | Director | 1,974 |
| Peter Mann | Director | 2,831 |
| James Thomson | Director | 1,579 |
| Richard Benmore | Director | 2,831 |
The Company confirms that no sales of Ordinary Shares have been made by the above Directors under the SIP.
Vesting of Options under the Plan
The Company also announces the vesting of options awarded under the Plan. Following vesting, Ordinary Shares were issued to the relevant PDMRs. In order to satisfy income tax and national insurance contribution liabilities arising on vesting, a number of Ordinary Shares were sold on‑market (including associated dealing costs), with the balance retained.
| PDMR | Options vested | Ordinary Shares received | Ordinary Shares sold | Ordinary Shares retained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Austin | 225,641 | 132,696 | 0 | 132,696 |
| Peter Mann | 197,436 | 116,109 | 60,419 | 55,690 |
| James Thomson | 42,872 | 29,980 | 15,601 | 14,379 |
A total of 76,020 Ordinary Shares were sold at a price of 286.49 pence per share.
Aggregate Shareholdings
Following the above transactions, the Directors' aggregate beneficial interests in Ordinary Shares of the Company are as follows:
| Director | Total beneficial interest (Ordinary Shares) | Voting rights (Ordinary Shares) |
| Andrew Austin | 7,307,768 | 14,455,349 |
| Peter Mann | 1,349,423 | 1,349,423 |
| James Thomson | 83,752 | 83,752 |
| Richard Benmore | 1,135,089 | 1,135,089 |
| Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options under the Plan; receipt of Ordinary Shares; sale of Ordinary Shares to settle tax liabilities | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | Receipt: 116,109 Ordinary Shares at Nil; Sale: 60,419 Ordinary Shares at £2.8649 | |
| Date of the transaction | 08/05/2026 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities | |
| a) | Name | James Thomson |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position / status | Chief Financial Officer and Director (PDMR) |
| b) | Initial notification / amendment | Initial notification |
| 3. | Details of the issuer | |
| a) | Name | Kistos Holdings plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800L2ET5KEP3OMV07 |
| 4. | Details of the transaction(s) | |
| (a) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 428 Ordinary Shares at £1.05 | |
| Date of the transaction | 22/04/2025 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (b) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 315 Ordinary Shares at £1.43 | |
| Date of the transaction | 21/07/2025 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (c) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 298 Ordinary Shares at £1.51 | |
| Date of the transaction | 20/10/2025 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (d) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 288 Ordinary Shares at £1.56 | |
| Date of the transaction | 20/01/2026 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (e) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 250 Ordinary Shares at £1.80 | |
| Date of the transaction | 20/04/2026 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (f) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options; receipt of shares; sale to cover tax | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | Receipt: 29,980 Ordinary Shares at Nil; Sale: 15,601 Ordinary Shares at £2.8649 | |
| Date of the transaction | 08/05/2026 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities | |
| a) | Name | Richard Benmore |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position / status | Director (PDMR) |
| b) | Initial notification / amendment | Initial notification |
| 3. | Details of the issuer | |
| a) | Name | Kistos Holdings plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800L2ET5KEP3OMV07 |
| 4. | Details of the transaction(s) | |
| (a) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 394 Ordinary Shares at £1.14 | |
| Date of the transaction | 20/01/2025 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (b) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 1,286 Ordinary Shares at £1.05 | |
| Date of the transaction | 22/04/2025 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (c) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 315 Ordinary Shares at £1.43 | |
| Date of the transaction | 21/07/2025 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (d) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 298 Ordinary Shares at £1.51 | |
| Date of the transaction | 20/10/2025 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (e) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 288 Ordinary Shares at £1.56 | |
| Date of the transaction | 20/01/2026 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange | |
| (f) | Description of the financial instrument | Ordinary shares of £0.10 |
| ISIN | GB00BP7NQJ77 | |
| Nature of the transaction | On-market purchase under the Company's Share Incentive Plan | |
| Price(s) and volume(s) | 250 Ordinary Shares at £1.80 | |
| Date of the transaction | 20/04/2026 | |
| Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange |
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