Director/PDMR Shareholding
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Magnum Ice Cream Company (NYSE:MICC) reported a director/PDMR share transaction under EU and UK Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014.
Chief Human Resources Officer Ronald Schellekens acquired 33,760 ordinary shares of €3.50 each on 11 May 2026 at $14.8526 per share, totaling $501,423.78 on the NYSE (ISIN NL0015002MS2).
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07 | AGM results | Positive | -2.6% | AGM approvals including 2025 accounts, director reappointments and growth foundation plan. |
| May 01 | PDMR share purchase | Positive | -0.5% | CFO Abhijit Bhattacharya acquired 20,000 shares under Market Abuse Regulation disclosure. |
| Apr 30 | Q1 trading update | Positive | +14.3% | Q1 2026 revenue €1.770bn, 4.5% organic growth and guidance reaffirmation. |
| Mar 31 | Director appointment | Neutral | +0.0% | CFO appointed Non-Executive Director and Chair at listed Indian subsidiary KWIL. |
| Mar 30 | PDMR share purchases | Positive | +2.2% | Two senior executives acquired ordinary shares, reported as routine PDMR dealings. |
Operational updates and PDMR share purchases have generally seen price moves that align with the positive tone, while governance and AGM-related items sometimes coincided with mild declines.
Over the past few months, Magnum Ice Cream Company (MICC) reported a solid Q1 2026 with revenue of €1.770bn, 4.5% organic sales growth, and reaffirmed guidance, which saw a 14.32% price rise. Multiple PDMR share acquisitions in late March and early May 2026 were disclosed under Market Abuse Regulation, with mixed short-term reactions. The AGM on May 7, 2026 approved all resolutions, including the Foundation Plan for Growth. Today’s PDMR acquisition by the Chief Human Resources Officer fits this ongoing pattern of senior management increasing share exposure.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a PDMR acquisition of 33,760 ordinary shares at 14.8526 USD, disclosed under EU and UK Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014. It adds to a pattern of senior managers buying shares throughout 2026, alongside a solid Q1 trading update and an AGM that approved all resolutions. Investors often monitor such insider activity together with upcoming financial reports and strategic updates to evaluate management’s conviction and the company’s execution against its growth plans.
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V.
(TMICC or the Company)
NOTIFICATION OF A TRANSACTION OF A PERSON DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PDMR)
The Company notifies the following acquisition of ordinary shares of
This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of the EU and UK version of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014.
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||||
| a) | Name of natural person | Ronald Schellekens | ||||
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |||||
| a) | Position/status | Chief Human Resources Officer | ||||
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | Initial notification | ||||
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||||
| a) | Name | The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. | ||||
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier code | 25490052LLF3XH6G9847 | ||||
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s) summary table | |||||
| Date of Transaction | Description of Instrument | Identification Code | Place of Transaction | Currency | ||
| 11-MAY-2026 | Ordinary shares of | ISIN: NL0015002MS2 | New York Stock Exchange - XNYS | USD | ||
| Nature of Transaction | | Price | Volume | Total | ||
| Acquisition | 14.8526 | 33,760 | 501,423.78 | |||
| Aggregated | 14.8526 | 33,760 | 501,423.78 | |||
| Enquiries | |
| Media Relations media.relations-tmicc@magnumicecream.com | Investor Relations investor.relations-tmicc@magnumicecream.com |
About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (EURONEXT: MICC/ NYSE: MICC/ LSE: MICC) is the world's leading ice cream business. Home to four of the world's five largest ice cream brands: Magnum, Ben & Jerry's, Cornetto and the Heartbrand, our portfolio delights consumers in 80 markets around the world. Headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, we have a global team of 18,000 employees, a network of 32 factories, 13 R&D centres, and a fleet of three million freezer cabinets. For more information, visit www.corporate.magnumicecream.com. TMICC's legal entity identifier is 25490052LLF3XH6G9847.
