7 November 2022
J D WETHERSPOON PLC
Notification of transactions of directors, persons discharging managerial responsibility (PDMR) or connected persons
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that John Hutson, Chief Executive, acquired 5809 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that David Capstick, IT & Property Director, acquired 2940 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that Martin Geoghegan, Operations Director, acquired 2310 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that Benjamin Whitley, Finance Director, acquired 2275 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that James Ullman, Audit Director, acquired 1387 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that Nigel Connor, Company Secretary / Legal Director, acquired 1054 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that Michael Barron, Commercial Director, acquired 913 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that Paul Brimmer, Purchasing Director, acquired 905 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that Tom Ball, People Director, acquired 894 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
The Company was informed on 4 November 2022 that Hannah Young, Deputy Finance Director, acquired 313 ordinary shares of the Company on the vest of an award under the Company's 2022 Deferred Bonus Scheme on 4 November at a price of 467.00 pence.
Enquiries:
John Hutson Chief Executive Officer 07970 477377
Ben Whitley Finance Director 07970 477428
Eddie Gershon Company Spokesman 07956 392234
Please send any questions by email to investorqueries@jdwetherspoon.co.uk
Notes to editors
1. J D Wetherspoon owns and operates pubs throughout the UK. The company aims to provide customers with good-quality food and drink, served by well-trained and friendly staff, at reasonable prices. The pubs are individually designed, and the company aims to maintain them in excellent condition.
2. Visit our website: www.jdwetherspoon.com
3. This announcement has been prepared solely to provide additional information to the shareholders of J D Wetherspoon, to meet the requirements of the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. It should not be relied on by any other party, for any other purposes. Forward-looking statements have been made by the directors in good faith, using information available up until the date on which they approved this statement. Forward-looking statements should be regarded with caution, because of the inherent uncertainties in economic trends and business risks.
4. The current financial year comprises 52 trading weeks to 30 July 2023.