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J.D. Wetherspoon PLC Director's Dealing 2025
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Wetherspoon (JD) PLC
24 March 2025
J D Wetherspoon plc
("the Company")
TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Share Incentive Plan - Unapproved Vest
The Company was informed on 21st March 2025 that the following unapproved SIP share awards, granted on 18th March 2022, vested on 21st March 2025. In accordance with elections by the award holders, the Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMRs) listed below acquired the shares set out below on 21st March 2025 or will be paid the cash amounts on 27th March 2025 in satisfaction of the vested awards (less tax and NI).
| Shares Vested | Shares Acquired | Cash Amount Paid | |
| PDMRs | |||
| Ben Whitley | 3,662 | 1,905 | - |
| John Hutson | 13,670 | - | £43,905.40 |
| David Capstick | 4,798 | 2,495 | - |
| Martin Geoghegan | 4,512 | 2,347 | - |
| Tom Ball | 1,456 | - | £ 4,676.54 |
| Nigel Connor | 1,897 | 987 | - |
| James Ullman | 2,388 | 1,266 | - |
| Michael Barron | 1,419 | 738 | - |
| Paul Brimmer | 1,361 | 722 | - |
| Hannah Young | 510 | 266 | - |
| Jonathan Yates | 1,171 | 621 | - |
| Debbie Whittingham | 796 | 414 | - |
| Hudson Simmons | 352 | 201 | - |
| Emma Gibson | 139 | 80 | - |
| Will Fotheringham | 541 | 282 | - |
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
John Hutson
b)
Position/status
Chief Executive Officer
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022. The award was settled by way of a cash payment of £43,905.40 equal to the value of 13,670 of Ordinary Shares less tax and national insurance
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 13,670 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Tom Ball
b)
Position/status
People Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022. The award was settled by way of a cash payment of £4,676.54 equal to the value of 1,456 of Ordinary Shares less tax and national insurance
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 1,456 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Ben Whitley
b)
Position/status
Finance Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 1,905 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 1,905 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
David Capstick
b)
Position/status
IT & Property Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 2,495 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 2,495 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Martin Geoghegan
b)
Position/status
Operations Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 2,347 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 2,347 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Nigel Connor
b)
Position/status
Company Secretary & Legal Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 987 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 987 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
James Ullman
b)
Position/status
Personnel & Retail Audit Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 1,266 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 1,266 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Michael Barron
b)
Position/status
Commercial Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 738 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 738 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Paul Brimmer
b)
Position/status
Purchasing Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 722 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 722 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Hannah Young
b)
Position/status
Deputy Finance Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 266 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 266 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Jonathan Yates
b)
Position/status
Marketing Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 621 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 621 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Debbie Whittingham
b)
Position/status
Employee Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 414 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 414 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Hudson Simmons
b)
Position/status
Employee Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 201 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 201 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Emma Gibson
b)
Position/status
Associate Employee Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 80 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 80 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
a)
Name
Will Fotheringham
b)
Position/status
Associate Employee Director
c)
Initial notification/
amendment
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)
Name
J D Wetherspoon plc
b)
LEI
213800CHWARFAAN7UB85
3.
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 transaction(s) has been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument
Ordinary shares of 2 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")
ISIN: GB0001638955
b)
Nature of the transaction
Vesting and settlement of share award granted under the Company's Unapproved Share Incentive Plan on 18 March 2022.The award was settled by way of a transfer of 282 of Ordinary shares.
c)
Price(s) and
volume(s)
| Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| 606p | 282 Ordinary Shares |
d)
Aggregated information
Aggregated volume
Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
21 March 2025
f)
Place of the transaction
London
24th March 2025
Nigel Connor
Company Secretary
Tel.: 01923 477777
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