Director dealings: Dechra director lowers stake

Dechra Pharmaceuticals revealed on Friday that director Tony Griffin had sold 25,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed veterinary drugmaker.

Griffin, who was appointed managing director of DVP EU in May 2012 following the acquisition of Eurovet Animal Health, sold the shares at an average price of 3,851.80p each, for a total value of £962,950.04.

Following the sale, Griffin holds 45,650 ordinary shares in the group, which represents 0.042% of Dechra's current issued share capital.

As of 1635 BST, Dechra shares were up 1.48% at 3,852.0p.

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