(Sharecast News) - Likewise Group revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Anthony Brewer had purchased 162,421 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed floor coverings distributor.

Brewer, who took over as CEO in 2018, purchased the shares on Monday at an average price of 24.56p per share, for a total value of £39,882.48.

Following the transaction, Brewer holds a beneficial interest in 27.37m ordinary Likewise shares, representing approximately 11.2% of the company's issued share capital.

As of 1535 BST, Likewise shares were up 3.53% at 26.40p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

Top Director Buys

Chelverton Uk Dividend Trust (SDV)

Director name: Myles ,Howard

Amount purchased: 100,000 @ 146.00p

Value: £146,000.00

Likewise Group (LIKE)

Director name: Brewer,Anthony J

Amount purchased: 162,421 @ 24.56p

Value: £39,882.48

Likewise Group (LIKE)

Director name: Simpson,Andrew

Amount purchased: 19,250 @ 24.56p

Value: £4,726.84

Future Metals Nl (di) (FME)

Director name: Carr ,John

Amount purchased: 555,556 @ $0.01

Value: $3,234.59

Future Metals Nl (di) (FME)

Director name: Rodda ,Sam

Amount purchased: 222,222 @ $0.01

Value: $1,293.83

Top Director Sells

Taseko Mines Limited Npv (di) (TKO)

Director name: Hallbauer,Russell

Amount sold: 20,000 @ $4.70

Value: $55,611.43