OptiBiotix Health plc
( "OptiBiotix" or the "Company")
Director's Dealing
OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences business developing compounds to tackle obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes and skincare, announces that it received notification on 15 April 2021 that Mr Stephen Hammond, a recently appointed Non-Executive Director of the Company (RNS 2nd February 2021), acquired 25,000 ordinary shares in the Company on 15 April 2021, representing 0.03% of the Company's issued share capital, at an average price of 51.8 pence per share.
Mr Hammond did not hold any ordinary shares in the Company prior to the above transaction.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the UK Market Abuse Regulation and the Directors of the Company are responsible for the release of this announcement.
For further information, please contact:
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Neil Davidson, Chairman |
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Stephen O'Hara, Chief Executive |
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Cairn Financial Advisers LLP (NOMAD) |
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Liam Murray / Jo Turner / Ludovico Lazzaretti |
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Cenkos Securities plc (Broker) |
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Callum Davidson / Neil McDonald |
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Michael Johnson / Russell Kerr (Sales) |
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Walbrook PR Ltd |
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Anna Dunphy |
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About OptiBiotix - www.optibiotix.com
OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), which was formed in March 2012, brings science to the development of compounds which modify the human microbiome - the collective genome of the microbes in the body - in order to prevent and manage human disease and promote wellness.
OptiBiotix has an extensive R&D programme working with leading academics in the development of microbial strains, compounds, and formulations which are used as active ingredients and supplements. More than twenty international food and healthcare supplement companies have signed agreements with OptiBiotix to incorporate their human microbiome modulators into a wide range of food products and drinks.
OptiBiotix is also developing its own range of consumer supplements and health products. The Company's current areas of focus include obesity, cardiovascular health, and diabetes.
Notification of a Transaction pursuant to Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 |
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated |
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Name |
Stephen Hammond |
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Reason for notification |
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Position/Status |
Non-Executive Director |
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Initial notification/ Amendment |
Initial Notification |
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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Name |
OptiBiotix Health Plc |
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LEI |
213800UKYQFT941QHS14 |
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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 |
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument |
25,000 ordinary shares of 2p each
ISIN: GB00BP0RTP38 |
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Nature of the transaction |
Purchase of 25,000 ordinary shares in the Company
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Price(s) and volume(s) |
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Price(s) per share |
Volume(s) |
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51.8p |
25,000
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Aggregated information - Volume - Price |
n/a |
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Date of the transaction |
15 April 2021 |
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Place of the transaction |
London Stock Exchange, AIM |