Director dealings: Spouse of Henry Boot CEO makes share purchase

Henry Boot revealed on Friday that chief executive Timothy Roberts' spouse Sarah Roberts had acquired 42,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed construction group.

Roberts purchased the shares on Thursday at an average price of 237.90p each, for a total value of £99,919.08.

Earlier in the week, Henry Boot reported record underlying profits despite trading amid a "challenging backdrop" and experiencing a drop in its investment portfolio.

As of 1550 GMT, Henry Boot shares were up 2.58% at 239.0p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

Top Director Buys

Henry Boot (BOOT)
Director name: Roberts,Timothy Andrew
Amount purchased: 42,000 @ 237.90p
Value: £99,919.08

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