Softcat Increases CEO Long-Term Incentive Award After Remuneration Policy Approval

Softcat ( (GB:SCT) ) has shared an update.

Softcat has granted an additional nil-cost share option award under its Long Term Incentive Plan to CEO and PDMR Graham Charlton, following shareholder approval of the company’s 2025 Remuneration Policy at the recent AGM. The top-up award of 11,977 ordinary shares increases Charlton’s total LTIP opportunity from 200% to 225% of base pay, with vesting dependent on three-year performance targets tied to relative total shareholder return against the FTSE 350 and underlying EPS outcomes for FY 2028, and options normally vesting in November 2028 and remaining exercisable until November 2035, underscoring Softcat’s emphasis on pay-for-performance alignment for senior leadership.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SCT) stock is a Buy with a £1654.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Softcat stock, see the GB:SCT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:SCT Stock

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

Softcat’s strong financial performance and positive corporate events are the most significant factors driving the score. However, technical indicators suggest caution due to bearish trends, and the valuation is moderate. The absence of recent earnings call data limits insights into management’s current outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:SCT stock, click here.

More about Softcat

Softcat plc is a UK-based IT infrastructure and services provider, supplying technology solutions and support to corporate and public sector customers. The company focuses on long-term value creation for shareholders through performance-linked executive incentives aligned with its broader remuneration policy and market benchmarks.

Average Trading Volume: 408,666

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £2.86B

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