IN BRIEF: Franchise Brands Chair Hemsley buys GB60,000 in shares

Franchise Brands PLC - Macclesfield, England-based owner of franchise brands including Pirtek in Europe, Filta, Metro Rod and Metro Plumb - Executive Chair Stephen Hemsley buys 50,000 shares, at an average of 120.58 pence, worth £60,289, on Wednesday. Notes that Hemsley’s interest in the company is now 23.9 million shares, or 11.8% of its issued share capital.

Current share price: 123.63 pence, up 2.2% on Thursday morning in London

12-month change: down 14%

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