Director dealings: Halfords chair ups stake
Halfords revealed on Monday that chairman Keith Williams had purchased 50,000 ordinary shares in the car parts retailer.
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Williams, who took over as chairman back in July 2018, acquired the shares on Friday at an average price of 154p each, for a total value of £77,000.
Just last week, Halfords maintained its full-year profit guidance as it posted a rise in sales over the festive period.
Sales increased 4.6% over the 14 weeks to 3 January, rising by 1.3% on a like-for-like basis thanks to a strong performance from its cycling segment and continued growth in auto centres and B2B.
As of 1625 GMT, Halfords shares were up 6.25% at 161.50p.
Top Director Buys
Finsbury Growth & Income Trust (FGT)
Director name: Hayes ,Simon
Amount purchased: 15,000 @ 891.00p
Value: £133,650.00
Halfords Group (HFD)
Director name: Williams,Keith
Amount purchased: 50,000 @ 154.00p
Value: £77,000.00
Breedon Group (BREE)
Director name: Watson,Clive
Amount purchased: 37,500 @ 89.60p
Value: £33,600.00
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Director name: Gilliland,Stewart
Amount purchased: 5,000 @ 373.65p
Value: £18,682.50
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