Non-Executive Director’s Mistake Rectified Quickly

  • Fraser Group non-executive director David Daly purchased shares ‘in error’
  • Shares were bought during a closed period
  • 3,912 ordinary shares were involved
  • Company rectified the issue within 15 minutes of discovery
  • Small profit made was donated to charity

Fraser Group non-executive director David Daly accidentally purchased shares during a closed period on Monday (17 August). The company revealed that it was informed of the purchase of 3,912 ordinary shares. Frasers Group stated that they have robust procedures in place for PDMRs to trade shares but admitted these were not followed this time. The issue was resolved within 15 minutes of discovery, and any profit made from the sale was donated to charity. The company will remind PDMRs of their obligations and internal procedures.

Factuality Level: 10
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about an incident involving a Fraser Group non-executive director purchasing shares during a closed period, the company’s response, and the resolution of the issue.
Noise Level: 2
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about a specific incident involving a non-executive director purchasing shares during a closed period and the company’s response to rectify the situation. It also mentions that the issue was resolved quickly and the profit made was donated to charity. However, it lacks in-depth analysis or exploration of broader implications.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Frasers Group’s share price
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses a financial transaction involving the purchase and sale of shares in Frasers Group, which is a company listed on the London Stock Exchange. This directly relates to financial topics and impacts the company’s share price.
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: Minor
Extreme Rating Justification: There is no extreme event mentioned in the article.

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