Director/PDMR Shareholding

Rhea-AI Summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (MICC) disclosed a PDMR acquisition: CFO Abhijit Bhattacharya acquired 4,998 ordinary shares at €13.50 per share on 23-Feb-2026 on Amsterdam Stock Exchange (ISIN NL0015002MS2), totaling €67,473.

This notification complies with EU/UK Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 reporting requirements.

News Market Reaction – MICC

+4.19%

1 alert

+4.19% News Effect

On the day this news was published, MICC gained 4.19%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 4,998 shares Share nominal value: €3.50 Transaction price: €13.50 +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 4,998 shares CFO PDMR transaction on 23-Feb-2026

Share nominal value €3.50 Ordinary shares nominal value

Transaction price €13.50 Per-share acquisition price in PDMR trade

Transaction value €67,473 Total consideration for 4,998 acquired shares

Market Reality Check

Price: $14.11 Vol: Volume 1,816,428 is 1.14x...

normal vol

$14.11 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,816,428 is 1.14x the 20-day average 1,588,705. normal

Technical Trading below 200-day MA: price 15.76 vs MA 16.48, about 20.9% under 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

No peers listed and no names in the momentum scanner, suggesting the -5.35% move...

No peers listed and no names in the momentum scanner, suggesting the -5.35% move in MICC reflects stock-specific factors rather than a sector-wide rotation.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 20 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 20	PDMR share dealings	Positive	+1.1%	CFO and CCO reported PDMR share transactions under market abuse rules.
Feb 18	Insider share purchases	Positive	+1.1%	CFO and President Americas bought 20,000 shares each on XAMS and XNYS.
Feb 17	Award vesting & trades	Positive	-5.5%	Executives received vested awards and CFO acquired additional shares.
Feb 16	PDMR purchases	Positive	-5.5%	Two PDMRs executed on-market share purchases on XAMS under MAR.
Feb 13	Broad insider buying	Positive	+3.2%	Multiple directors and PDMRs bought a combined 90,981 shares.

Pattern Detected

Recent PDMR share purchases have produced mixed reactions: 3 instances aligned with positive sentiment and 2 showing negative price moves despite insider buying.

Recent Company History

Over the past weeks, Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. has repeatedly reported PDMR share dealings, with senior executives including the CFO, CEO, regional presidents and functional heads acquiring sizable stakes. Individual transactions ranged from a few thousand shares to larger blocks such as 44,500 and 90,981 shares in aggregate purchases. Price reactions have alternated between gains of up to 3.19% and declines of around 5.47%, indicating that frequent insider buying alone has not driven a consistent upward trend ahead of today’s additional CFO purchase.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details another PDMR share acquisition by Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V.’s CFO, add...

Analysis

This announcement details another PDMR share acquisition by Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V.’s CFO, adding to a series of insider purchases reported throughout February. These filings, made under the EU and UK versions of Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014, increase management’s direct exposure to the stock. Investors may track the scale and frequency of such trades alongside fundamentals like €7.9 billion in 2025 revenue, operating profit trends and free cash flow metrics from recent 6-K disclosures.

Key Terms

person discharging managerial responsibilities, pdmr, market abuse regulation 596/2014, legal entity identifier, +1 more

5 terms

person discharging managerial responsibilities regulatory

"NOTIFICATION OF A TRANSACTION OF A PERSON DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PDMR)"

A person discharging managerial responsibilities is an individual who holds a senior role with authority to make or influence a company’s strategic or operational decisions, such as executives, board members, or other top managers. Investors care because these people often have access to confidential information and their buying or selling of company shares must be disclosed—like a referee who knows the score before the crowd, their actions can signal important, non-public insights about a company's prospects.

pdmr regulatory

"NOTIFICATION OF A TRANSACTION OF A PERSON DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PDMR)"

A PDMR (person discharging managerial responsibilities) is an individual who can shape a company’s strategy or finances—typically senior executives, board members, or close advisors with decision-making authority. Investors care because PDMRs often hold material, non‑public information and their buying or selling of shares must be reported; monitoring those disclosures is like watching a ship’s captain to read the likely course and spot possible insider risk.

market abuse regulation 596/2014 regulatory

"in accordance with the requirements of the EU and UK version of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014."

Regulation 596/2014, known as the Market Abuse Regulation, is the European rulebook that bans insider trading and market manipulation and requires timely public disclosure of crucial company information. It matters to investors because it helps keep prices fair and trustworthy—like rules that stop players from cheating in a game—by forcing companies and insiders to be transparent and making unlawful trading easier to detect and punish.

legal entity identifier financial

"Legal Entity Identifier code | 25490052LLF3XH6G9847"

A legal entity identifier (LEI) is a unique, standardized code that functions like a global ID card for businesses and organizations involved in financial markets. It helps investors and regulators reliably identify who is on the other side of a deal, trace ownership and links between firms, and reduce confusion or fraud — improving transparency for reporting, risk assessment, and cross-border trades.

isin financial

"Identification Code | ISIN: NL0015002MS2 | Amsterdam Stock Exchange - XAMS"

A 12-character International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a unique code that acts like a passport for a specific stock, bond or other tradable security so it can be identified worldwide. Investors and systems use it to ensure they are buying, selling and tracking the exact same instrument across exchanges and data feeds, which prevents costly mix-ups and makes portfolio reporting, settlement and regulatory checks simpler and more reliable.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

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 €3.50 each (Shares) of a PDMR.

Director	Number of Shares
Abhijit Bhattacharya	4,998

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		Abhijit Bhattacharya
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status		Chief Financial 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
	23-FEB-2026	Ordinary shares of €3.50 each		ISIN: NL0015002MS2	Amsterdam Stock Exchange - XAMS	EUR
	Nature of Transaction			Price	Volume	Total
	Acquisition			13.50	4,998	67,473
		Aggregated		13.50	4,998	67,473

Enquiries
Media Relations media.relations-tmicc@magnumicecream.com	Investor Relations investor.relations-tmicc@magnumicecream.com

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company

We are the world’s largest ice cream company, headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and listed on Euronext Amsterdam, the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Home to four of the world’s five largest ice cream brands, with a global team of 16,500 employees, operating thirty factories, twelve R&D centres and a fleet of three million freezer cabinets, we generated €7.9 billion in revenue in 2025. From Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s to Cornetto and the Heartbrand, our ice cream portfolio delights consumers in eighty markets around the world. TMICC’s legal entity identifier is 25490052LLF3XH6G9847. For more information, visit www.corporate.magnumicecream.com.

FAQ

What did MICC announce about the CFO share purchase on February 23, 2026?

The CFO, Abhijit Bhattacharya, acquired 4,998 ordinary shares at €13.50 each. According to the company, the acquisition occurred on 23-Feb-2026 on Amsterdam Stock Exchange and totalled €67,473.

How many shares and what value did MICC CFO buy (MICC) on 23-Feb-2026?

The CFO purchased 4,998 shares for a total of €67,473. According to the company, the price per share was €13.50 and the transaction took place on XAMS (Amsterdam Stock Exchange).

Does the MICC PDMR trade comply with regulatory reporting rules for EU/UK markets?

Yes, the notification was made under EU and UK Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014. According to the company, this disclosure meets the required PDMR transaction reporting obligations and provides transaction details and timing.

Where and under which ISIN were MICC shares traded in the CFO purchase?

The shares were traded on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange (XAMS) under ISIN NL0015002MS2. According to the company, the transaction date was 23-Feb-2026 and involved ordinary shares of €3.50 nominal value.

How can investors contact MICC for more details about the PDMR transaction (MICC)?

Investors can contact the company's investor relations email provided in the notice. According to the company, investor.relations-tmicc@magnumicecream.com is the designated contact for questions about the transaction.