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Vesuvius ( (GB:VSVS) ) just unveiled an update.
Vesuvius plc has disclosed a transaction by its chief financial officer, Mark Collis, involving the vesting of a 2023 Buy-out Award under the company’s share plan and the associated award of dividend entitlement shares. Collis received a total of 668 ordinary shares at a nil acquisition price, valued for disclosure purposes at an aggregated market price of £4.344953 per share, equivalent to approximately £2,902.
In a separate step linked to the vesting, Collis sold 320 Vesuvius ordinary shares on 10 March 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at £4.344953 per share to fund tax withholdings arising from the award. The notification underscores routine executive equity compensation practices at the company and provides transparency on senior management’s shareholdings for investors and other stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VSVS) stock is a Hold with a £491.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vesuvius stock, see the GB:VSVS Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:VSVS Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:VSVS is a Neutral.
The score is primarily driven by a solid but mixed financial profile: strong operating efficiency and a stable balance sheet are tempered by declining revenue, margin pressure, weakening ROE, and a sharp free-cash-flow drop. Technicals show strong momentum but are overbought, adding near-term risk, while valuation is supported by a moderate P/E and a high dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:VSVS stock, click here.
More about Vesuvius
Vesuvius plc is a UK-listed industrial company that issues 10 pence ordinary shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. The group operates under the Vesuvius Share Plan, using equity-based awards as part of its executive remuneration and retention strategy for senior management, including its chief financial officer.
Average Trading Volume: 393,635
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.08B
See more data about VSVS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.