Director Dealings

RNS Number : 1814D

Accsys Technologies PLC

24 April 2017

 

AIM: AXS

Euronext Amsterdam: AXS

24 April 2017

ACCSYS TECHNOLOGIES PLC
("Accsys" or "the Company")

Director Dealings

Accsys, the chemical technology group, focused on the acetylation of wood, announces that following publication of the Company's Prospectus on 29 March 2017, Patrick Shanley, Paul Clegg, Michael Sean Christie and Nick Meyer have each subscribed for, and have today had issued to them, ordinary shares in the capital of the Company ("Shares") under the terms of the Open Offer and at the Offer Price of €0.69 per Share. Details of each of these Company Director Dealings are further set out below:

Template for notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Montague John Meyer
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Non-Executive Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Accsys Technologies PLC
b)	LEI	213800HKRFK8PNUNV581
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares GB00BQQFX454
b)	Nature of the transaction	Firm placing and open offer
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s)  €0.69  460
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	460 €0.69
e)	Date of the transaction	24/04/2017
f)	Place of the transaction	Off Market Trade

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Patrick Shanley
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chairman
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Accsys Technologies PLC
b)	LEI	213800HKRFK8PNUNV581
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares GB00BQQFX454
b)	Nature of the transaction	Firm placing and open offer
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s)  €0.69  2218
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	2218 €0.69
e)	Date of the transaction	24/04/2017
f)	Place of the transaction	Off Market Trade

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Michael Sean Christie
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Non-Executive Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Accsys Technologies PLC
b)	LEI	213800HKRFK8PNUNV581
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares GB00BQQFX454
b)	Nature of the transaction	Firm placing and open offer
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s)  €0.69  2258
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	2258 €0.69
e)	Date of the transaction	24/04/2017
f)	Place of the transaction	Off Market Trade

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Paul Clegg
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Executive Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Accsys Technologies PLC
b)	LEI	213800HKRFK8PNUNV581
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares GB00BQQFX454
b)	Nature of the transaction	Firm placing and open offer
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s)  €0.69  19119
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	19119 €0.69
e)	Date of the transaction	24/04/2017
f)	Place of the transaction	Off Market Trade

For further information, please contact:

Accsys Technologies PLC	Paul Clegg, CEO Will Rudge, FD Hans Pauli, Executive Director, Corporate                     Development	via MHP Communications
Numis Securities	Nominated Adviser: Oliver Cardigan                              Jamie Lillywhite Corporate Broking:  Christopher Wilkinson                              Ben Stoop	[phone]
MHP Communications	Tim Rowntree Kelsey Traynor	[phone]
Off the Grid (The Netherlands)	Frank Neervoort Giedo Van Der Zwan	[phone] [phone]

Notes to editors:

Accsys Technologies PLC (www.accsysplc.com) is a chemical technology group whose primary focus is on the production of Accoya^® wood and technology licensing via its subsidiary, Titan Wood Limited, which has manufacturing operations in Arnhem, the Netherlands (through its subsidiary Titan Wood B.V.), a European office in London, United Kingdom, an American office in Dallas, Texas (via its subsidiary Titan Wood, Inc) and technology licencing associated with the acetylation of wood elements via its subsidiary Tricoya Technologies Limited.  Any references in this announcement to agreements with Accsys shall mean agreements with either Accsys or its subsidiary entities unless otherwise specified.  Accsys Technologies PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market and on Euronext Amsterdam, under the symbols 'AXS'. Accsys' operations comprise three principal business units: (i) Accoya^® wood production; (ii) technology development, focused on a programme of continuous development of and improvements to the process engineering and operating protocols for the acetylation of solid wood and the development of technology for the acetylation of wood elements; and (iii) the licensing of technology for the production of Accoya^® wood and Tricoya^® wood elements across the globe.

Accoya^® wood (www.accoya.com ) is produced using Accsys' proprietary patented acetylation technology, that effectively converts sustainably grown softwoods and non-durable hardwoods into what is best described as a "high technology wood". Distinguished by its durability, dimensional stability and, perhaps most importantly of all, its reliability (in terms of consistency of both supply and quality), Accoya^® wood is particularly suited to exterior applications where performance and appearance are valued. Unlike most tropical and European hardwoods, its colour does not degrade when exposed to ultraviolet light. Moreover, the Accoya^® wood production process does not compromise the wood's strength or machinability. The combination of UV resistance, dimensional stability, durability and retained strength means that Accoya^® wood offers a wealth of new opportunities to architects, designers and specifiers. These benefits result in lower maintenance and total cost of ownership while using a higher sustainable and environmental responsible building material. For a full archive of Accoya^® news, visit www.accoya.com/news.asp.

Tricoya^® Wood Elements (www.tricoya.com) are produced using Accsys' proprietary technology for the acetylation of wood chips, and particles for use in the fabrication of panel products such as medium density fibreboard and particle-board. These products demonstrate enhanced durability and dimensional stability which allow them to be used in a variety of applications that were once limited to solid wood or man-made products. Exploitation of Accsys' proprietary technology relating to Tricoya^® Wood Elements is carried out through Tricoya Technologies Limited.  Tricoya^® Wood Elements are lauded as the first major innovation in the wood composites industry in more than 30 years.

Wood Acetylation is a process which increases the amount of 'acetyl' molecules in wood, thereby changing its physical properties. When carried out to a sufficient level throughout the wood, this process protects wood from rot by making it "inedible" to most micro-organisms and fungi, without - unlike conventional treatments - making it toxic. It also greatly reduces the wood's tendency to swell and shrink, making it less prone to cracking and ensuring that, when painted, it requires dramatically reduced maintenance.

Accsys Technologies is the trading name of Titan Wood Limited. ACCOYA^®, TRICOYA^® and the Trimarque Device are registered trademarks owned by Titan Wood Limited ("TWL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Accsys Technologies PLC, and may not be used or reproduced without written permission from TWL, or in the case of the Tricoya^® registered trademark, from Tricoya Technologies Limited, a subsidiary of TWL with exclusive rights to exploit the Tricoya^® brand.

 

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