Harworth Grants Deferred Nil-Cost Share Options to Top Executives

Harworth ( (GB:HWG) ) has shared an update.

Harworth Group plc has granted nil-cost option awards over its ordinary shares to Chief Executive Lynda Shillaw and Chief Financial Officer Kitty Patmore under the Harworth 2019 Deferred Bonus Plan. The awards, relating to bonuses earned for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, cover 96,396 shares for Shillaw and 31,693 shares for Patmore and will vest after a two-year deferral period.

The grant, disclosed as a transaction by persons discharging managerial responsibilities, underscores Harworth’s use of equity-based deferred compensation to align executive rewards with longer-term shareholder interests. By structuring the awards as nil-cost options outside a trading venue, the company reinforces its remuneration framework linking annual performance to future equity value and bolstering governance transparency for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HWG) stock is a Hold with a £163.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Harworth stock, see the GB:HWG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on HWG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HWG is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak and inconsistent cash flow alongside volatile operating performance, despite a relatively solid balance sheet. Technicals are bearish with the stock trading below major moving averages, and valuation looks demanding (high P/E with a low yield), adding further downside risk.

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More about Harworth

Harworth Group plc is a U.K.-listed company focused on land and property, with its ordinary shares trading under ISIN GB00BYZJ7G42. The group operates through a leadership team headed by Chief Executive Lynda Shillaw and Chief Financial Officer Kitty Patmore, reflecting a governance structure aligned with listed-company remuneration and incentive norms.

Average Trading Volume: 251,160

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £495.3M

See more insights into HWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.