M.P. Evans Director Increases Stake Through Option Exercise With No Share Dilution

An announcement from M.P. Evans ( (GB:MPE) ) is now available.

M.P. Evans Group PLC has disclosed that non-executive director K. Chandra Sekaran has exercised options over 3,000 ordinary shares under the company’s Long Term Incentive Scheme at nil cost, ahead of their expiry in January 2033. Following the transaction, Sekaran’s beneficial holding has risen to 168,331 shares, representing about 0.32% of the company’s issued share capital, while the overall number of voting shares remains unchanged at 52,256,292 because the award was satisfied from an existing employees’ benefit trust, meaning there is no dilution for shareholders and no impact on the company’s total voting rights denominator used for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MPE) stock is a Buy with a £1470.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on M.P. Evans stock, see the GB:MPE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:MPE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:MPE is a Outperform.

M.P. Evans scores well due to its robust financial performance and strategic corporate events, which enhance its market positioning. The valuation is attractive, with a low P/E ratio and solid dividend yield. Technical analysis shows a neutral trend, with potential bearish momentum. Overall, the stock is positioned for growth with a stable financial foundation.

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More about M.P. Evans

M.P. Evans Group PLC is a UK-listed producer of sustainable Indonesian palm oil, operating in the agricultural commodities sector with a focus on responsibly sourced palm oil for global food and consumer goods markets.

Average Trading Volume: 40,995

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £653.2M

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