Director dealings: Alumasc CEO ups stake

Alumasc Group chief executive Graham Hooper purchased 36,266 ordinary shares in the London-listed building materials and fixtures supplier.

Hooper, who joined Alumasc as group managing director in April 2001, acquired the shares at an average price of 94.50p each, for a total value of £34,271.

Alumasc posted a drop in full-year revenue and profit in its last trading year as it took a hit from severe weather in the third quarter, the liquidation of Carillion and Brexit uncertainty.

In the year to 30 June 2018, underlying pre-tax profit fell to £6.5m from £9m the year before, as revenue declined to £98.4m from £104.8m.

As of 1620 BST, Alumasc shares were up 0.54% at 92.50p.

Top Director Buys

Alumasc Group (ALU)

Director name: Mr G Paul Hooper

Amount purchased: 36,266 @ 94.50p

Value: £34,271

Alumasc Group (ALU)

Director name: Mr Andrew Magson

Amount purchased: 17,268 @ 115.17p

Value: £19,888

Alumasc Group (ALU)

Director name: Mr Andrew Magson

Amount purchased: 17,268 @ 115.17p

Value: £19,888

Mission Marketing Group (TMMG)

Director name: Mr James Clifton

Amount purchased: 20,542 @ 64.50p

Value: £13,250

Top Director Sells

Alumasc Group (ALU)

Director name: Mr Andrew Magson

Amount sold: 27,827 @ 115.00p

Value: £32,001

Alumasc Group (ALU)

Director name: Mr Andrew Magson

Amount sold: 17,393 @ 115.00p

Value: £20,002