PDMR & PCA Dealings
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On October 30th and 31st, 2025, Solid State plc announced dealings by persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs). Director Matthew Richards gifted 12,200 shares to his spouse Lynette Richards at nil consideration, sold 36,600 shares at 164.9p, and purchased 12,200 shares into his ISA at 165.0p. Richards' children also purchased 24,400 shares into their ISAs at 165.0p. Lynette Richards sold 12,200 shares at 164.9p and purchased 12,200 shares into her ISA at 165.0p. Group Finance Director Pete James sold 23,700 shares at 155.0p, and purchased 12,061 shares at 155.25p and 843 shares at 150.0p into his ISA. James' children purchased 11,570 shares into their ISAs at 155.52p. Rosemary James sold 12,309 shares at 162.5p and purchased 12,299 shares into her ISA at 162.5p. Following these transactions, Pete James' shareholding increased to 155,149 ordinary shares.
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The Company announces the following transactions undertaken by certain persons discharging managerial responsibilities ("PDMRs") and their persons closely associated.
Matthew Richards, Director, has undertaken the following dealings together with PCAs involving 'Bed and ISA' transactions:
| Date | Nature of transaction | Number of ordinary shares | Price per share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October | Gift of Ordinary Shares by Matthew to his spouse Lynette Richards | 12,200 | Nil consideration |
| 30 October | Sale of Ordinary Shares by Matthew from personal holding | 36,600 | 164.9 |
| 30 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Matthew into his ISA | 12,200 | 165.0 |
| 30 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Matthew's children into their ISAs | 24,400 | 165.0 |
| 31 October | Sale of Ordinary Shares by Lynette Richards | 12,200 | 164.9 |
| 31 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Lynette Richards into ISA | 12,200 | 165.0 |
Following the above transactions, Matthew's shareholding, including those held by his persons closely associated, remains unchanged.
Pete James, Group Finance Director, has undertaken the following dealings together with PCAs involving 'Bed and ISA' transactions:
| Date | Nature of transaction | Number of ordinary shares | Share price p |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October | Sale of Ordinary Shares by Pete James from personal holding | 23,700 | 155.0 |
| 30 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Pete into his ISA | 12,061 | 155.25 |
| 31 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Pete into his ISA | 843 | 150.0 |
| 30 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Pete's children into their ISAs | 11,570 | 155.52 |
| 30 October | Sale of Ordinary Shares by Rosemary James | 12,309 | 162.5 |
| 30 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Rosemary James into her ISA | 12,299 | 162.5 |
Following these transactions, Pete's shareholding, including those held by his persons closely associated, has increased to 155,149 Ordinary Shares.
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Peter James |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Group Finance Director |
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial Notification |
| a) | Name | Solid State plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 5p each GB0008237132 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | 1) Sale of shares 2) Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s) 1. Sale of shares 155.0 23,700 2. Purchase of shares into ISA 155.25 12,061 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | 1. N/A - single transaction 2. N/A - single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 1. 30 October 2025 2. 30 October 2025 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | 1. London Stock Exchange - AIM 2. London Stock Exchange - AIM |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Peter James |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Group Finance Director |
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial Notification |
| a) | Name | Solid State plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 5p each GB0008237132 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Type Price(s) Volume(s) Purchase of shares into ISA 150 843 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | N/A - single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 31 October 2025 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Rosemary James |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Spouse and PCA of Pete James, Group Finance Director |
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial Notification |
| a) | Name | Solid State plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 5p each GB0008237132 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | 1) Sale of shares 2) Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s) 1. Sale of shares 162.5 12,309 2. Purchase of shares into ISA 162.5 12,299 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | 1. N/A - single transaction 2. N/A - single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 1. 30 October 2025 2. 30 October 2025 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | 1. London Stock Exchange - AIM 2. London Stock Exchange - AIM |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | William James |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Son and PCA of Peter James, Group Finance Director |
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial Notification |
| a) | Name | Solid State plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 5p each GB0008237132 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Type Price(s) Volume(s) Purchase of shares into ISA 155.52 5,786 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | N/A - single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 October 2025 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Emily James |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Daughter and PCA of Peter James, Group Finance Director |
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial Notification |
| a) | Name | Solid State plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 5p each GB0008237132 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Type Price(s) Volume(s) Purchase of shares into ISA 155.52 5,784 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | N/A - single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 October 2025 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Matthew Richards |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Director |
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial Notification |
| a) | Name | Solid State plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 5p each GB0008237132 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | 1. Gift of ordinary shares to spouse, Lynette Richards 2. Sale of shares 3. Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s) 1. Gift of ordinary shares to spouse Nil 12,200 2. Sale of shares by Matthew 164.9 36,600 3. Purchase of shares into ISA 165 12,200 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | 1. N/A - single transaction 2. N/A - single transaction 3. N/A - single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 1. 30 October 2025 2. 30 October 2025 3. 30 October 2025 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | 1. Outside a trading venue 2. London Stock Exchange - AIM 3. London Stock Exchange - AIM |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Lynette Richards |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Spouse and PCA of Matthew Richards, Director |
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial Notification |
| a) | Name | Solid State plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 5p each GB0008237132 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | 1. Acquisition of shares from Matthew Richards via transfer for nil consideration 2. Sale of shares 3. Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s) 1. Gift of shares from Matthew Richards Nil 12,200 2. Sale of shares 164.9 12,200 3. Purchase of shares into ISA 165p 12,200 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | 1. N/A - single transaction 2. N/A - single transaction 3. N/A - single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 1. 30 October 2025 2. 31 October 2025 3. 31 October 2025 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | 1. Outside a trading venue 2. London Stock Exchange - AIM 3. London Stock Exchange - AIM |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Marcus Richards |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Son and PCA of Matthew Richards, Director |
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial Notification |
| a) | Name | Solid State plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 5p each GB0008237132 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Type Price(s) Volume(s) Purchase of shares into ISA 165 12,200 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | N/A - single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 October 2025 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Henry Richards |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Son and PCA of Matthew Richards, Director |
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial Notification |
| a) | Name | Solid State plc |
| b) | LEI | 213800QUHS9QTN5T1P62 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 5p each GB0008237132 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Type Price(s) Volume(s) Purchase of shares into ISA 165 12,200 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | N/A - single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 October 2025 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM |
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