(Sharecast News) - Everyman Media revealed on Wednesday that interim creative director Charles Dorfman had acquired 40,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed cinema operator.

Dorfman, who has been on the board of Everyman for 17 years, purchased the shares at an average price of 55p each, for a total value of £22,000.

Following the transaction, Dorfman now holds a direct interest in 9.81m ordinary Everyman shares, representing 10.64% of the company's issued share capital.

As of 1530 BST, Everyman shares were down 2.84% at 55.38p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

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Everyman Media Group (EMAN)

Director name: Dorfman ,Charles

Amount purchased: 40,000 @ 55.00p

Value: £22,000.00

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