LONDON - Playtech plc (LSE:LON:PTEC), a leading gambling technology company, announced that its Chief Operations Officer, Shimon Akad, has exercised options to acquire 330,242 ordinary shares at no cost. The transaction, which took place on Thursday, is in line with the provisions of the Playtech Long Term Incentive Plan 2012.
According to the notification, Shimon Akad, who serves as the company's Chief Operations Officer, completed the transaction outside a trading venue on December 19, 2024. The shares acquired through the exercise of the nil cost options have been disclosed in accordance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation, indicating compliance with legal and regulatory standards for such transactions.
The exercise of stock options by a senior executive often reflects their commitment to the company and is a routine part of compensation for executives. However, it is not necessarily indicative of the company's future performance.
Playtech, founded in 1999 and listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG), operates in the gambling industry providing a range of software, services, content, and platform technology. Its integrated platform, Playtech ONE, offers omni-channel gambling technology, which includes data-driven marketing, single wallet functionality, and responsible gambling solutions across multiple product verticals and channels.
The company employs over 7,900 staff across 20 countries and partners with leading brands in regulated markets to deliver its technology. Additionally, Playtech owns Snaitech, a prominent sports betting and gaming company in Italy's online and retail sectors.
This transaction comes as part of the regular financial disclosures companies make about the dealings of their executives with company stock. The information regarding this transaction is based on a press release statement.
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