Distil plc strengthens board with appointment of major shareholder Philip Naughton as NED

Distil plc ( (GB:DIS) ) has provided an announcement.

Distil plc has appointed Philip Naughton as a non-executive director effective 2 February 2026, bringing extensive financial services, compliance and governance experience, including his recent role leading compliance consultancy Cosegic, where he oversaw significant revenue growth and two private equity buyouts. Naughton, who already holds a 10.74% stake in Distil, is expected to support the company’s next phase of development and help unlock value from its strategic interest in Ardgowan Distillery, while the board also seeks an additional independent non-executive director to further strengthen governance and balance.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DIS) stock is a Hold with a £0.12 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Distil plc stock, see the GB:DIS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:DIS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:DIS is a Neutral.

The score is driven mainly by weak financial performance (multi-year losses and ongoing cash burn) and bearish technicals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Corporate updates provide some strategic positives and funding support, but they do not yet outweigh the current profitability and cash-flow risks; valuation is also constrained by loss-making results and no dividend.

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More about Distil plc

Distil plc, listed on AIM under the ticker DIS, is a drinks company that owns a portfolio of premium spirits brands including RedLeg Spiced Rum, Blackwoods Gin and Vodka, and Blavod Black Vodka, with a strategic interest in the Scottish whisky sector through a 10.5% stake in Ardgowan Distillery via a convertible loan note.

Average Trading Volume: 20,351,375

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £2.19M

Find detailed analytics on DIS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.