(Sharecast News) - Johnson Matthey revealed on Wednesday that chairman Andrew Cosslett had acquired 6,884 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed speciality chemicals firm.

Cosslett, who took over as chairman in July 2025, purchased thr shares at an average price of 2,168p each, for a total value of £149,245.12

As of 1540 BST, Johnson Matthey shares were up 0.73% at 2,200p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

Top Director Buys

Johnson Matthey (JMAT)

Director name: Cosslett,Andrew

Amount purchased: 6,884 @ 2,168.00p

Value: £149,245.12

Aib Group (cdi) (AIBG)

Director name: Hunt,Colin

Amount purchased: 1,253 @ 10.13

Value: 11,437.74

Top Director Sells

Van Elle Holdings (VANL)

Director name: Cutler,Mark

Amount sold: 189,803 @ 51.00p

Value: £96,799.53

Great Portland Estates (GPE)

Director name: Courtauld,Toby

Amount sold: 29,288 @ 314.20p

Value: £92,022.89

Great Portland Estates (GPE)

Director name: Nicholson,Dan

Amount sold: 16,037 @ 314.20p

Value: £50,388.25