Director dealings: New Whitbread director makes share purchase
Whitbread revealed on Wednesday that newly appointed non-executive director Horst Baier had purchased 1,600 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed Premier Inn owner.
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Baier, who joined Whitbread on 1 November, acquired the shares on Monday at an average price of 4,523.55p each, for a total value of £72,376.80.
On 22 October, Whitbread reported a drop in interim profit and flat revenue after Brexit uncertainty impacted regional hotel demand.
The hospitality giant booked a profit before tax of £220m for the six months ended 30 August, 7.1% behind the same period last year, as revenue remained flat at £1.08bn. The company maintained the dividend at 32.7p.
As of 1650 GMT, Whitbread shares were up 2.04% at 4,628p.
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Director name: Baier ,Horst
Amount purchased: 1,600 @ 4,523.55p
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