Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 7670S
Cohort PLC
13 March 2019
 

13 March 2019

 

COHORT PLC (the "Company")

Director Shareholdings

Andrew Thomis, Chief Executive

The Company hereby notifies the market that, following the payment of the interim dividend on 27 February 2019, dividends received in respect of ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") held by Andrew Thomis in individual ISA and nominee accounts were automatically reinvested in Ordinary Shares on 12 March 2019 at a price of 374.8 pence per share. The number of Ordinary Shares held in the individual ISA of Andrew Thomis increased by 259 Ordinary Shares and the number of Ordinary Shares held in the nominee account of Andrew Thomis increased by 269 Ordinary Shares.

In addition, the dividends received in respect of the Ordinary Shares held by Yasmin Thomis (Andrew Thomis' spouse) in her individual ISA and nominee accounts were automatically reinvested in Ordinary Shares on 12 March 2019 at a price of 374.8 pence per share. The number of Ordinary Shares held in the individual ISA of Yasmin Thomis increased by 274 Ordinary Shares and the number of Ordinary Shares held in the nominee account of Yasmin Thomis increased by 199 Ordinary Shares.

Following these transactions, Andrew Thomis' interest and that of his persons closely associated in Ordinary Shares is 143,516, representing 0.35% of the total issued share capital of the Company.

Simon Walther, Finance Director

The Company also notifies the market that, following the payment of the interim dividend on 27 February 2019, dividends received in respect of Ordinary Shares held by Simon Walther and his spouse, Phillippa Walther-Caine in individual ISAs were automatically reinvested in Ordinary Shares on 12 March 2019 at a price of 374.8 pence per share. The number of Ordinary Shares held in the individual ISAs of Simon Walther and Phillippa Walther-Caine increased by 204 Ordinary Shares and 196 Ordinary Shares respectively.

Following these transactions, Simon Walther's interest and that of his persons closely associated in Ordinary Shares is 152,776, representing 0.37% of the total issued share capital of the Company.

 

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Andrew Thomis

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Chief Executive

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Full name of the entity

Cohort plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier Code

213800WE61C73LZZNW11

4

Details of the transaction(s)

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Ordinary shares in Cohort plc with a nominal value of 10 pence each

b)

Identification Code

GB00B0YD2B94

c)

Nature of the transaction

Automatic reinvestment of dividends received on ordinary shares held in an individual ISA

d)

Currency

GBP - British Pound

e)

Price(s) and Volume(s)

259 ordinary shares at 374.8 pence

f)

Aggregated Information

-       Price

-       Volume

-       Total

N/A

g)

Date of transaction

12 March 2019

h)

Place of transaction

London Stock Exchange

 

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Andrew Thomis

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Chief Executive

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Full name of the entity

Cohort plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier Code

213800WE61C73LZZNW11

4

Details of the transaction(s)

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Ordinary shares in Cohort plc with a nominal value of 10 pence each

b)

Identification Code

GB00B0YD2B94

c)

Nature of the transaction

Automatic reinvestment of dividends received on ordinary shares held in an individual nominee account

d)

Currency

GBP - British Pound

e)

Price(s) and Volume(s)

269 ordinary shares at 374.8 pence

f)

Aggregated Information

-       Price

-       Volume

-       Total

N/A

g)

Date of transaction

12 March 2019

h)

Place of transaction

London Stock Exchange

 

 

 

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Yasmin Thomis

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Andrew Thomis' spouse

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Full name of the entity

Cohort plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier Code

213800WE61C73LZZNW11

4

Details of the transaction(s)

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Ordinary shares in Cohort plc with a nominal value of 10 pence each

b)

Identification Code

GB00B0YD2B94

c)

Nature of the transaction

Automatic reinvestment of dividends received on ordinary shares held in an individual ISA

d)

Currency

GBP - British Pound

e)

Price(s) and Volume(s)

274 ordinary shares at 374.8 pence

f)

Aggregated Information

-       Price

-       Volume

-       Total

N/A

g)

Date of transaction

12 March 2019

h)

Place of transaction

London Stock Exchange

 

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Yasmin Thomis

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Andrew Thomis' spouse

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Full name of the entity

Cohort plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier Code

213800WE61C73LZZNW11

4

Details of the transaction(s)

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Ordinary shares in Cohort plc with a nominal value of 10 pence each

b)

Identification Code

GB00B0YD2B94

c)

Nature of the transaction

Automatic reinvestment of dividends received on ordinary shares held in an individual nominee account

d)

Currency

GBP - British Pound

e)

Price(s) and Volume(s)

199 ordinary shares at 374.8 pence

f)

Aggregated Information

-       Price

-       Volume

-       Total

N/A

g)

Date of transaction

12 March 2019

h)

Place of transaction

London Stock Exchange

 

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Simon Walther

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Finance Director

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Full name of the entity

Cohort plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier Code

213800WE61C73LZZNW11

4

Details of the transaction(s)

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Ordinary shares in Cohort plc with a nominal value of 10 pence each

b)

Identification Code

GB00B0YD2B94

c)

Nature of the transaction

Automatic reinvestment of dividends received on ordinary shares held in an individual ISA

d)

Currency

GBP - British Pound

e)

Price(s) and Volume(s)

204 ordinary shares at 374.8 pence

f)

Aggregated Information

-       Price

-       Volume

-       Total

N/A

g)

Date of transaction

12 March 2019

h)

Place of transaction

London Stock Exchange

 

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Phillippa Walther-Caine

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Simon Walther's spouse

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Full name of the entity

Cohort plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier Code

213800WE61C73LZZNW11

4

Details of the transaction(s)

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Ordinary shares in Cohort plc with a nominal value of 10 pence each

b)

Identification Code

GB00B0YD2B94

c)

Nature of the transaction

Automatic reinvestment of dividends received on ordinary shares held in an individual ISA

d)

Currency

GBP - British Pound

e)

Price(s) and Volume(s)

196 ordinary shares at 374.8 pence

f)

Aggregated Information

-       Price

-       Volume

-       Total

N/A

g)

Date of transaction

12 March 2019

h)

Place of transaction

London Stock Exchange

 

Ends

For further information, please contact:

Cohort plc


0118 909 0390

Andrew Thomis, Chief Executive
Simon Walther, Finance Director






Investec Bank plc


020 7597 5970

Keith Anderson / Daniel Adams






MHP Communications Limited


020 3128 8100

Reg Hoare / Ollie Hoare / Luke Briggs



 

NOTES TO EDITORS

Cohort plc (www.cohortplc.com) is the parent company of five innovative, agile and responsive businesses based in the UK and Portugal, providing a wide range of services and products for domestic and export customers in defence and related markets.

Chess Technologies, through its operating businesses Chess Dynamics and Vision4ce, offers systems and technologies for detecting, tracking, classifying and disrupting naval, land and air threats. It was acquired by Cohort plc in December 2018. www.chess-dynamics.com & www.vision4ce.com

EID designs and manufactures advanced communications systems for the defence and security markets. Cohort acquired a majority stake in June 2016.  www.eid.pt

MASS is a specialist defence and technology business, focused on electronic warfare, information systems and cyber security.  Acquired by Cohort in August 2006. www.mass.co.uk

MCL - an expert in sourcing, design and integration of communications and surveillance technology, as well as support and training for UK end users including the MOD and other government agencies. MCL has been part of the Group since July 2014. www.marlboroughcomms.com

SEA is an advanced electronic systems and software house operating in the defence, transport and offshore energy markets. Acquired by Cohort in October 2007. www.sea.co.uk

Cohort (AIM: CHRT) was admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2006. It has its headquarters in Reading, Berkshire and employs in total around 950 core staff there and at its other operating company sites across the UK and in Portugal.


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