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Shaftesbury Capital Defers 2025 Executive Bonuses into Long-Dated Share Options

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  • Shaftesbury Capital granted nil-cost share options to its CEO and CFO as the deferred equity portion of their 2025 bonuses, using a 128.63 pence reference share price.
  • The options, exercisable from March 2029 and disclosed under UK Market Abuse Regulation, are intended to strengthen long-term alignment between senior management and shareholders through equity-linked pay.
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Shaftesbury Capital Defers 2025 Executive Bonuses into Long-Dated Share Options

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The latest update is out from Shaftesbury Capital ( (GB:SHC) ).

Shaftesbury Capital PLC has granted nil-cost options under its Performance Share Plan to chief executive Ian Hawksworth and chief financial officer Situl Jobanputra, representing the deferred share-based element of their 2025 annual bonuses. The awards were calculated using a market value of 128.63 pence per share and will become exercisable from 25 March 2029, subject to the existing plan terms.

The company says these grants, covering 307,764 options for Hawksworth and 224,707 for Jobanputra, are structured as ordinary shares subject to income tax and national insurance on vesting. By deferring a portion of variable pay into long-dated equity, Shaftesbury Capital is reinforcing long-term alignment between senior leadership and shareholders, while fulfilling disclosure obligations under UK Market Abuse Regulation.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SHC) stock is a Buy with a £140.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Shaftesbury Capital stock, see the GB:SHC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SHC Stock

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

The score is driven primarily by solid financial positioning and improved leverage, but is capped by inconsistent cash generation and weak cash conversion. Technical signals are constructive and valuation looks attractive on a low P/E, while the earnings call adds support via upbeat guidance and strong leasing metrics tempered by refinancing and macro rate risks.

To see Spark’s full report on SHC stock, click here.

More about Shaftesbury Capital

Shaftesbury Capital PLC is a UK-listed real estate company focused on owning and managing income-producing properties. Its portfolio typically comprises retail, leisure, and mixed-use assets in prime urban locations, positioning the group to benefit from footfall-driven rental income and long-term capital growth in key city markets.

The company’s strategy often aligns executive incentives with shareholder value by using equity-based awards. This approach is intended to retain senior management, encourage performance over multi-year periods, and closely link remuneration to the company’s share price and underlying operational results, reinforcing alignment with investor interests.

Average Trading Volume: 4,935,645

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £2.52B

For an in-depth examination of SHC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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