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On 02 March 2026, Macfarlane Group PLC announced several director and PDMR share transactions. Chair Aleen Gulvanessian purchased 27,730 ordinary shares at 71.72 pence each, and Non-Executive Director David Stirling purchased 20,900 ordinary shares at 71.60 pence each. Non-Executive Director Laura Whyte transferred 18,500 shares into her ISA through a sale at 71.00 pence and repurchase at 71.16 pence, while Company Secretary James Macdonald transferred 22,191 shares into his ISA via a sale of 22,318 shares and repurchase of 22,191 shares, both at 71.70 pence.
| Date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Time | 12:12:00 |
| Category | Director/PDMR dealings |
| ID | 1603V |
03 March 2026
Macfarlane Group PLC
("Macfarlane" or the "Company")
Director/PDMR Shareholdings
The Company announces that on 02 March 2026, the following transactions took place:
- Aleen Gulvanessian (Chair) purchased 27,730 ordinary shares of 25p in Macfarlane ("Ordinary Shares") at a price of 71.72 pence per Ordinary Share.
- David Stirling (Non-Executive Director) purchased 20,900 Ordinary Shares at a price of 71.60 pence per Ordinary Share.
- Laura Whyte (Non-Executive Director) transferred 18,500 Ordinary Shares into her ISA. The transfer was effected through a sale of 18,500 Ordinary Shares at price of 71.00 pence per share and immediate repurchase of 18,500 Ordinary Shares into her ISA, at a price of 71.16 pence per share.
- James Macdonald (Company Secretary) transferred 22,191 Ordinary Shares into his ISA. The transfer was effected through a sale of 22,318 Ordinary Shares at price of 71.70 pence per share and immediate repurchase of 22,191 Ordinary Shares into his ISA, at a price of 71.70 pence per share.
The Company makes the following disclosures in accordance with Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR") relating to certain transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities ("PDMR") in the shares of the Company:
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated |
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Name |
Aleen Gulvanessian |
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Reason for the notification |
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Position/status |
Chair |
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Initial notification /Amendment |
Initial Notification |
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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Name |
Macfarlane Group PLC |
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LEI |
213800LVRYDERSJAAZ73 |
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted |
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument |
Ordinary Shares
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Identification code |
GB0005518872 |
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Nature of the transaction
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Share purchase
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Price(s) and volume(s) |
Volume: 27,730 Ordinary Shares Price: 71.72 pence per Ordinary Share |
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Aggregated information |
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- Aggregated volume |
N/A - single transaction |
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- Price |
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Date of the transaction
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2nd March 2026 |
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Place of the transaction |
London Stock Exchange |
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated |
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Name |
David Stirling |
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Reason for the notification |
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Position/status |
Non-Executive Director |
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Initial notification /Amendment |
Initial Notification |
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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Name |
Macfarlane Group PLC |
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LEI |
213800LVRYDERSJAAZ73 |
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted |
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument |
Ordinary Shares
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Identification code |
GB0005518872 |
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Nature of the transaction
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Share purchase
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Price(s) and volume(s) |
Volume: 20,900 Ordinary Shares Price: 71.60 pence per Ordinary Share |
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Aggregated information |
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- Aggregated volume |
N/A - single transaction |
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- Price |
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e)
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Date of the transaction
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2nd March 2026 |
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Place of the transaction |
London Stock Exchange |
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated |
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Name |
Laura Whyte |
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Reason for the notification
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Position/status |
Non-Executive Director |
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Initial notification /Amendment |
Initial Notification |
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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Name |
Macfarlane Group PLC |
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LEI |
213800LVRYDERSJAAZ73 |
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument |
Ordinary Shares
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Identification code |
GB0005518872
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Nature of the transaction |
Sale and purchase of shares (transfer into ISA) |
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Date of the transaction
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2nd March 2026 |
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Place of the transaction |
London Stock Exchange |
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated |
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Name |
James Macdonald |
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Reason for the notification
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Position/status |
Company Secretary |
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Initial notification /Amendment |
Initial Notification |
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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Macfarlane Group PLC |
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LEI |
213800LVRYDERSJAAZ73 |
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted |
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument |
Ordinary Shares
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GB0005518872 |
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Sale and purchase of shares (transfer into ISA) |
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Date of the transaction
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2nd March 2026 |
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Place of the transaction |
London Stock Exchange |
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Further enquiries: |
Macfarlane Group |
Tel: 0141 333 9666 |
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Peter Atkinson Chief Executive |
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Ivor Gray Finance Director |
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Spreng Thomson |
Mob: 07803 970103 |
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Callum Spreng |
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Notes to Editors:
· Macfarlane Group PLC has been listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange plc (LSE: MACF) since 1973, with over 75 years' experience in the UK packaging industry.
· Through its two divisions, Macfarlane Group services a broad range of business customers, supplying them with high-quality protective packaging products which help customers reduce supply chain costs, improve operational efficiencies and sustainability and enhance their brand presentation. The divisions are:
o Packaging Distribution - Macfarlane Packaging Distribution is the leading UK distributor of a comprehensive range of protective packaging products; and
o Manufacturing Operations - Macfarlane Design and Manufacture is a UK market leader in the design and production of protective packaging for high value and fragile products.
· Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, Macfarlane Group employs over 1,200 people at 42 sites, principally in the UK, as well as in Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands.
· Macfarlane Group supplies more than 20,000 customers, principally in the UK and Europe.
· In partnership with over 2,000 suppliers, Macfarlane Group distributes and manufactures 600,000+ lines, supplying to a wide range of sectors, including: retail e-commerce; consumer goods; food; logistics; mail order; electronics; defence; medical; automotive; and aerospace.