Agronomics Limited Announces Director's Dealing

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Agronomics (OTC:AGNMF) disclosed that Executive Chair Jim Mellon acquired a total of 3,308,995 ordinary shares between 6 and 12 March 2026 at prices ranging from 6.6p to 7.0p per share.

The purchases raise his combined interest to 165,775,997 shares (15.69% of voting rights). The notification was made under UK Market Abuse Regulation rules and is now public information.

Positive

• Acquisitions of 3,308,995 shares between 6–12 March 2026
• Stake increased to 165,775,997 shares representing 15.69% voting rights
• Purchase price range recorded at 6.6p–7.0p per share

Negative

• Concentration of voting power at 15.69% may affect governance dynamics

DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / Agronomics Limited (AIM:ANIC), a leading listed company in the field of clean food, announces that it was notified on 12 March 2026 that Jim Mellon, Executive Chair of the Company, purchased a total of 58,995 ordinary shares of £0.000001 each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") at a price of 6.6 pence per Ordinary Share on 6 March 2026; purchased a total of 775,000 Ordinary Shares at a price of 6.638 pence per Ordinary Share on 9 March 2026; purchased a total of 1,000,000 Ordinary Shares at a price of 6.6875 pence per Ordinary Share on 11 March 2026; and a total of 1,475,000 Ordinary Shares at a price of 7.0 pence per Ordinary Share on 12 March 2026.

As a result, Jim Mellon's total interest in the Company, including all entities closely associated, is now at 165,775,997 Ordinary Shares, representing 15.69% per cent of the total voting rights of the Company.

The notification below, made in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provides further detail.

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM.

1.		Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
	a)	Name	Jim Mellon
2.		Reason for the notification
	a)	Position/status	Executive Chair
	b)	Initial notification/Amendment	Initial Notification
3.		Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
	a)	Name	Agronomics Limited
	b)	LEI	21380029M8MPIEQ3TL31
4.		Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
	a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary Shares of £0.000001
	b)	Identification code	IM00B6QH1J21
	c)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of 3,308,995 Ordinary Shares

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014, as it forms part of UK Domestic Law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

For further information please contact:

Agronomics Limited	Beaumont Cornish Limited	Canaccord Genuity Limited	Cavendish Capital Markets Limited	SEC Newgate
The Company	Nomad	Joint Broker	Joint Broker	Public Relations
Jim Mellon Denham Eke	Roland Cornish James Biddle	Andrew Potts Harry Pardoe	Giles Balleny Michael Johnson	Bob Huxford Anthony Hughes
+44 (0) 1624 639396 info@agronomics.im	+44 (0) 207 628 3396	+44 (0) 207 523 8000	+44 (0) 207 397 8900	agronomics@secnewgate.co.uk

Nominated Adviser Statement

Beaumont Cornish Limited ("Beaumont Cornish"), is the Company's Nominated Adviser and is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority. Beaumont Cornish's responsibilities as the Company's Nominated Adviser, including a responsibility to advise and guide the Company on its responsibilities under the AIM Rules for Companies and AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers, are owed solely to the London Stock Exchange. Beaumont Cornish is not acting for and will not be responsible to any other persons for providing protections afforded to customers of Beaumont Cornish nor for advising them in relation to the proposed arrangements described in the announcement or any matter referred to in it.

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SOURCE: Agronomics Limited

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FAQ

What shares did Jim Mellon buy in Agronomics (AGNMF) in March 2026?

He acquired 3,308,995 ordinary shares in total between 6 and 12 March 2026. According to the company, purchases occurred across four transactions at prices between 6.6p and 7.0p per share, recorded under UK MAR rules.

How much of Agronomics (AGNMF) does Jim Mellon own after the March 2026 purchases?

Jim Mellon now holds 165,775,997 ordinary shares, equal to 15.69% of voting rights. According to the company, this total includes shares held by closely associated entities and reflects the post-transaction interest.

What were the transaction dates and prices for Jim Mellon's Agronomics (AGNMF) trades?

Trades occurred on 6, 9, 11 and 12 March 2026 at prices of 6.6p, 6.638p, 6.6875p, and 7.0p per share respectively. According to the company, these figures are disclosed in the regulatory notification.

Did Agronomics (AGNMF) report these trades under market abuse rules?

Yes. The company reported the transactions as inside information under the UK Market Abuse Regulation. According to the company, the notification fulfills MAR Article 19 requirements and is now public.

How might Jim Mellon's purchases affect Agronomics (AGNMF) shareholders?

Direct purchases signal increased insider ownership and a 15.69% voting stake. According to the company, the change is a disclosed ownership shift that could influence shareholder dynamics and governance.

Are the exact instruments and identification codes for the Agronomics (AGNMF) transaction disclosed?

Yes. The transactions involved ordinary shares of £0.000001 with ISIN IM00B6QH1J21. According to the company, the notification includes the instrument description and identification code as required.