PDMR & PCA Dealings
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Solid State plc has announced dealings by persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) and their persons closely associated. Director Matthew Richards sold 12,000 shares at 164.9p and purchased 12,000 shares at 165p into his ISA, with his children also purchasing 24,000 shares at 165p, resulting in no net change to his holding. Group Finance Director Pete James sold 23,176 shares at approximately 163.99p and purchased shares into ISAs, increasing his total holding to 192,906 ordinary shares. His spouse, Rosemary James, also engaged in similar sale and ISA purchase transactions.
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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 (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 October | Sale of Ordinary Shares by Matthew from personal holding | 12,000 | 164.9 |
| 5 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Matthew into his ISA | 12,000 | 165 |
| 5 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Matthew’s children into their ISAs | 24,000 | 165 |
| 5 October | Sale of Ordinary Shares by Lynette Richards | 36,000 | 164.9 |
| 5 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Lynette Richards into ISA | 12,000 | 165 |
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 | Price per share (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 October | Sale of Ordinary Shares by Pete James from personal holding | 23,176 | 163.987 |
| 5 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Pete into his ISA | 11,932 | 167.6 |
| 5 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Pete’s children into their ISAs | 10,808 | 166.45 |
| 6 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Pete’s children into their ISAs | 445 | 166 |
| 5 October | Sale of Ordinary Shares by Rosemary James | 12,050 | 166 |
| 5 October | Purchase of Ordinary Shares by Rosemary James into her ISA | 12,043 | 166 |
Following these transactions, Pete’s shareholding, including those held by his persons closely associated, has increased to 192,906 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 | Sale of shares Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s) Sale of shares 163.987 23,176 Purchase of shares into ISA 167.5 11,932 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 5 October 2026 5 October 2026 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM 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 | Sale of shares Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s) Sale of shares 166 12,050 Purchase of shares into ISA 166 12,043 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 5 October 2026 5 October 2026 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM 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 Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Type Price(s) Volume(s) 1. Purchase of shares into ISA 166.6 5,399 2. Purchase of shares into ISA 166 220 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 1. 5 October 2026 2. 6 October 2026 |
| 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 Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Type Price(s) Volume(s) 1. Purchase of shares into ISA 166.3 5,409 Purchase of shares into ISA 166 225 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 1. 5 October 2026 2. 6 October 2026 |
| 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 | Sale of shares Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s) Sale of shares by Matthew 164.9 12,000 Purchase of shares into ISA 165 12,000 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 5 October 2026 5 October 2026 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM 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 | Sale of shares Purchase of shares into ISA |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Transaction Type Price(s) Volume(s) Sale of shares 164.9 36,000 Purchase of shares into ISA 166p 12,043 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 5 October 2026 5 October 2026 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM 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 12,000 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | N/A – single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 5 October 2026 |
| 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 12,000 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | N/A – single transaction |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 5 October 2026 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange - AIM |
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