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LONDON - Nichols plc (AIM:NCLS), the diversified soft drinks group, announced Friday that two of its senior executives have acquired shares in the company.
Non-Executive Chair Liz McMeikan purchased 840 ordinary shares at a price of 1,167 pence per share, increasing her total holding to 3,840 shares, representing 0.011% of the company’s issued share capital.
In the same transaction, People Director Rachel Armer bought 85 ordinary shares at the same price of 1,167 pence per share. This marks Armer’s first reported share purchase in the company, with her holding now representing 0.0002% of Nichols’ issued share capital.
Nichols, established in 1908, operates within the soft drinks category across three routes to market: UK Packaged, International Packaged, and Out of Home. The company’s portfolio includes the Vimto brand and licensed brands such as Levi Roots (TSX:ROOT), ICEE, SLUSH PUPPiE, and Sunkist.
The transactions were executed on the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG)’s AIM Market on August 8, 2025, according to the company’s regulatory filing.
Nichols maintains an asset-light business model with its Vimto brand available in over 60 countries worldwide, with significant presence in the Middle East and Africa.
The information was disclosed in a regulatory announcement in compliance with market transparency rules regarding transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities.
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