Energy B plc (AQSE: NRGB) has disclosed that its Executive Chairman, David Lenigas, purchased 50,000 ordinary shares in the company on 5 November 2026, at a price of £0.25 per share on the Aquis Stock Exchange. The transaction was filed as an initial notification under the UK Market Abuse Regulation, requiring disclosure of dealings by persons discharging managerial responsibilities. Following the purchase, Lenigas holds 779,133 ordinary shares, representing 4.28% of the company's issued share capital. Director share purchases are closely watched by investors as a potential signal of internal confidence in the company's outlook.

Key Points

  • Energy B plc (AQSE: NRGB), traded on the Aquis Stock Exchange
  • Executive Chairman David Lenigas purchased 50,000 ordinary shares on 5 November 2026 at £0.25 per share
  • Lenigas's holding increased from 729,133 shares (4.00%) to 779,133 shares (4.28%) of issued share capital
  • Investors may be watching for further director activity or company updates following this open-market purchase

David Lenigas Increases Stake in Energy B plc to 4.28% Through Open-Market Purchase

The announcement states that David Lenigas, who serves as Executive Chairman of Energy B plc, acquired 50,000 ordinary shares in a single transaction conducted on the Aquis Stock Exchange on 5 November 2026. The shares were purchased at £0.25 each. Prior to the transaction, Lenigas held 729,133 ordinary shares, equating to 4.00% of the company's issued share capital. Following the purchase, his total holding stands at 779,133 shares, representing 4.28% of issued share capital. The disclosure was made as an initial notification in compliance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation.

UK Market Abuse Regulation Requires Formal PDMR Disclosure for Energy B Transaction

The transaction was notified and publicly disclosed in accordance with requirements governing persons discharging managerial responsibilities under the UK Market Abuse Regulation. The FCA notification, appended to the company's announcement, identifies the financial instrument as ordinary shares with ISIN GB00BRJNW354, issued by Energy B plc, which holds Legal Entity Identifier 213800U3MWUSU24ARW11. The transaction is classified as a straightforward purchase of ordinary shares, with no aggregated volumes reported given it constituted a single transaction. The Directors of Energy B plc have accepted responsibility for the contents of the announcement, as stated in the disclosure.

Energy B plc Advised by First Sentinel Corporate Finance and Strand Partners on AQSE

Energy B plc is listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange and is supported by First Sentinel Corporate Finance as its AQSE Corporate Adviser, with Brian Stockbridge, Gabrielle Cordeiro, and Ahmed Iqbal named as contacts. Strand Partners Limited, with Mark Shapland and Tom Large listed as representatives, also provides advisory support to the company. The company is led by Neil Ritson as Chief Executive Officer and Director, alongside David Lenigas in the executive chairman role. The company did not disclose further operational or financial details in this announcement beyond the director dealing notification.