Pinewood Technologies Group Aktie

Newtyn Management has reduced its voting holding in Pinewood Technologies from 8.87% to 4.79% and now holds 5,507,803 voting rights. The reduction below the notification threshold occurred on 26 August; the voting rights are directly controlled through two Newtyn companies. The disclosure was made in accordance with UK disclosure obligations for significant holdings. » Plus sur de.investing.com

Pinewood Technologies has granted conditional share awards under the Deferred Share Plan to CEO Bill Berman (65,672 ordinary shares) and CFO Ollie Mann (27,733 ordinary shares) free of consideration. The shares normally lapse after three years, subject to continued service, and provide for accelerated vesting on a change of control. The grants are in line with the approved remuneration policy and were made off-market. » Plus sur de.investing.com

Pinewood Technologies shares rose 4% to 444 pence after the company confirmed it has accepted a recommended cash takeover offer from private-equity firm Ridgeview Partners. The offer is £4.48 per share and values Pinewood at about £545m, a 43% premium to the closing price on 23 July 2026. Shareholders holding around 48.71% of the capital, including Lithia UK Holding with just under 32%, have already pledged support; shareholders can alternatively roll into an unlisted vehicle managed by Ridgeview (cap: £250m). The board regards the offer as a way to realise value that organic growth would take years to achieve; offer documents are expected to be issued within 28 days and completion is anticipated in the second half of 2026. » Plus sur de.investing.com