(Sharecast News) - Chrysalis Investments revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Samuel Dobyn had acquired 61,027 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed investment trust.

Dobyn, who joined the board of Chrysalis Investments in February, purchased the sahres on Wednesday at an average price of 81.92p each, for a total value of £49,993.32.

Additionally, Dobyn's son also snapped up some Chrysalis shares, buying 24,407 ordinary shares at 81.92p each, for a total of £19,994.21.

As of 1535 BST, Chrysalis shares were up 0.36% at 82.50p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

Top Director Buys

Chrysalis Investments Limited Npv (CHRY)

Director name: Dobbyn,Sam

Amount purchased: 61,027 @ 81.92p

Value: £49,993.32

Chrysalis Investments Limited Npv (CHRY)

Director name: Dobbyn,Sam

Amount purchased: 24,407 @ 81.92p

Value: £19,994.21

Renew Holdings (RNWH)

Director name: Hazell,Stephanie

Amount purchased: 176 @ 876.00p

Value: £1,541.76

Renew Holdings (RNWH)

Director name: Hazell,Stephanie

Amount purchased: 205 @ 682.00p

Value: £1,398.10

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