Notification of Directors’ and PDMRs’ interests
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Vertu Motors PLC announced on March 9, 2026, that it has granted nil-cost options over ordinary shares to its directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities as part of its Long Term Incentive Plan. Specifically, Robert Forrester received options for 270,000 shares, David Crane and Karen Anderson each received 152,000 shares, Colin Kent, Christopher Taylor, Stephen Gould, and Mark Gibbings each received 75,000 shares, and Leon Caruso and Anthony Masterson each received 85,000 shares. These options vest based on performance against annual bonus targets for the financial year ending February 28, 2027, and are subject to a three-year holding period thereafter. The company's total issued share capital is 312,524,135 ordinary shares.
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The Company announces that it made grants of nil-cost options over ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") to directors of, and persons discharging managerial responsibility in, the Company ("Options"). The Options were made under the Partnership Share Scheme, part of the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan, and are a percentage of target earnings calculated using the Company's closing share price on the date prior to the date of grant. The Options were issued on 6 March 2026 as detailed below:
| Director | Number of Ordinary Shares subject to the Options | Resultant number of Ordinary Shares subject to options | Beneficial holding of Ordinary Shares excluding options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Forrester | 270,000 | 1,851,144 | 5,937,960 |
| David Crane | 152,000 | 1,791,242 | 289,717 |
| Karen Anderson | 152,000 | 1,541,762 | 1,421,108 |
| Colin Kent | 75,000 | 1,120,480 | 452,104 |
| Christopher Taylor | 75,000 | 1,527,191 | 280,597 |
| Leon Caruso | 85,000 | 805,901 | 15,420 |
| Stephen Gould | 75,000 | 628,822 | 27,634 |
| Mark Gibbings | 75,000 | 637,687 | 28,301 |
| Anthony Masterson | 85,000 | 484,631 | 94,319 |
| Tom Garratt | 75,000 | 468,417 | 39,498 |
Vesting of the Options is pro rata to the individual's achievement of a variety of annual bonus targets for the current financial year, ending 28 February 2027, and vested Options are then subject to a further three-year holding period before they can be exercised (until March 2030).
The Company's issued share capital consists of 312,524,135 Ordinary Shares with voting rights. The Company does not hold any Ordinary Shares in treasury.
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | ROBERT FORRESTER |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| a) | Position/status | CEO |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 270,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | DAVID CRANE |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| b) | Position/status | COO |
| c) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 152,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | KAREN ANDERSON |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| a) | Position/status | CFO |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 152,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | COLIN KENT |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 75,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 75,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | LEON CARUSO |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 85,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | STEPHEN GOULD |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 75,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | MARK GIBBINGS |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 75,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | ANTHONY MASTERSON |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 85,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| 1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | TOM GARRATT |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ISSUE OF OPTIONS |
| a) | Position/status | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | INITIAL NOTIFICATION |
| a) | Name | VERTU MOTORS PLC |
| b) | LEI | 213800GIKJEIUIGMI575 |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument identification code Identification code | ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC GB00B1GK4645 |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | ACCEPTANCE OF OPTION OVER ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN VERTU MOTORS PLC, PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) Price Volume(s) NIL 75,000 | |
| d) | Aggregated information -Aggregated volume - Price | NOT APPLICABLE - SINGLE TRANSACTION |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 6 MARCH 2026 |
| f) | Place of transaction | OUTSIDE A TRADING VENUE |
| Vertu Motors plc | Tel: +44 (0) 191 491 2121 | |
| Robert Forrester, CEO | ||
| Karen Anderson, CFO Phil Clark, Investor Relations | ||
| Stifel (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker) | Tel: +44 (0) 207 710 7688 | |
| Matthew Blawat | ||
| Callum Stewart | ||
| Shore Capital (Joint Broker) | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090 | |
| Mark Percy / Sophie Collins (Corporate Advisory) | ||
| Isobel Jones (Corporate Broking) | ||
| Camarco | Tel: +44 (0) 203 757 4980 | |
Billy Clegg
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